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John Dickerson

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What Joe Biden Can Learn From Harry Truman

His approval rating hit historic lows, his party was fractious, crises were everywhere. But Truman rescued his presidency, and his legacy.

by John Dickerson via The Atlantic
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on March 1, 2022
What Presidential Announcements Reveal About the Candidates

The speeches present the country’s condition as a puzzle that’s missing one piece, which the candidate can supply.

by John Dickerson via The Atlantic
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on February 18, 2019
The Hardest Job in the World

What if the problem isn’t the president—it’s the presidency?

by John Dickerson via The Atlantic
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on April 17, 2018
Executive Action

Andrew Jackson was the first president to carry a big stick: he beat a would-be assassin with a cane.

by John Dickerson via Slate
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on January 30, 2017
The Original Attack Dog

James Callender spread scurrilous rumors about Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. Then he turned on Thomas Jefferson, too.

by John Dickerson via Slate
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on August 9, 2016

Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories From Presidential Campaign History

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The Presidency Is Too Big to Succeed

The problems of presidential gigantism can’t be solved by finding the right giant—the office is dying from its own growth.

by Jeremi Suri via The Atlantic on May 9, 2018

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