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My Journey Through the Best Presidential Biographies

My Journey Through the Best Presidential Biographies

Tag Archives: Jon Meacham

Celebrating 2,750 Days with the Presidents

July 4, 2020

About 7½ years ago I decided to read as many of the best presidential biographies as I could and to …

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The Best Biographies of George H.W. Bush

January 7, 2019

In numerous ways, George H.W. Bush seems to have spent his life preparing for the presidency. A man of almost …

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Review of “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by Jon Meacham

December 27, 2018

Published in 2015, “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by Jon Meacham is the most …

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Timing is Everything: George H.W. Bush

December 17, 2018

George H.W. Bush’s record of public service almost makes John Quincy Adam’s efforts on behalf of his country look insignificant …

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New Release Alert: “Destiny and Power” by Jon Meacham

November 9, 2015

Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham 864 pages Random House Release Date: …

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The Best Biographies Presidents’ Day Post!

February 16, 2014

Let’s face it: we all love candy. And most of us appreciate the institution of the presidency. So why not savor both at …

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The Best Biographies of Andrew Jackson

November 20, 2013

If you thought John Quincy Adams’s life was tailor-made for a great biography…wait until you sample Andrew Jackson’s!  Far from …

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Review of “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House” by Jon Meacham

November 18, 2013

“American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House” is author Jon Meacham’s fourth book. Published in 2008, this biography of …

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Lucky Number 7: Andrew Jackson!

September 30, 2013

Nine months have passed since I began this journey, and six presidents are now in the rear-view mirror.  That’s 36 …

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The Best Biographies of Thomas Jefferson

May 16, 2013

[Updated] After nearly two months with Thomas Jefferson involving five biographies (ten books in total) and over 5,000 pages of …

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Review of “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” by Jon Meacham

April 30, 2013

“Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” is author Jon Meacham’s fifth and most recent book, having been published in late …

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Next Up: Thomas Jefferson!

March 11, 2013

Having finished reading the seven books I own on John Adams it’s finally time to move to our third president: …

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  • President #01 – G Washington
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  • President #03 – T Jefferson
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  • President #06 – J Q Adams
  • President #07 – A Jackson
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  • President #26 – T Roosevelt
  • President #27 – W H Taft
  • President #28 – W Wilson
  • President #29 – W Harding
  • President #30 – C Coolidge
  • President #31 – H Hoover
  • President #32 – F Roosevelt
  • President #33 – H Truman
  • President #34 – D Eisenhower
  • President #35 – J Kennedy
  • President #36 – L Johnson
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  • President #38 – G Ford
  • President #39 – J Carter
  • President #40 – R Reagan
  • President #41 – GHW Bush
  • President #42 – W Clinton
  • President #43 – GW Bush
  • President #44 – B Obama
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