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    FDR

    Jean Edward Smith talked about his biography FDR, published by Random House. Professor Smith researched President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s private and public life which included his battl…

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    Bush

    Jean Edward Smith talked about his book Bush, in which he looks at the tenure of America’s 43rd president.

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    Q&A with Jean Edward Smith

    Aurthor Jean Edward Smith talked about his latest book Bush, a critical biography of former President George W. Bush.

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    General Ulysses S. Grant

    Author and professor Jean Edward Smith talked about the military career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his entry into West Point through his service and leadership of Union forces in the Civil Wa…

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    Reflections on President Eisenhower

    Three biographers of President Dwight D. Eisenhower talked about their books. President Eisenhower’s grandson, David Eisenhower, with his wife Julie Nixon Eisenhower, are the authors of Goin…

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    Eisenhower's Presidential Leadership

    Panelists talked about former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership, including his policies, political beliefs, speeches, style, and legacy. This panel was part of a conference titled,…

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    Biographies of President Eisenhower

    Three biographers of President Dwight D. Eisenhower talked about their books. President Eisenhower’s grandson, David Eisenhower, with his wife Julie Nixon Eisenhower, are the authors of Goin…

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    Eisenhower in War and Peace

    Jean Edward Smith talked about his book, Eisenhower in War and Peace. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The ninth annual Roosevelt Reading Festival was held by the Fran…

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    Biographies of Ulysses S. Grant

    Panelists discussed the life of Ulysses S. Grant. They answered questions about Grant from moderator James McPherson and then answered questions from audience members.

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    Lucius Clay: An American Life

    Jean Edward Smith, a professor of political science at the University of Toronto, discussed the life of General Lucius D. Clay, chronicled in his book, Lucius D. Clay: An American Life. Mr. …

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    Grant

    Mr. Smith discussed his book, Grant, about the Civil War general and former President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. Simon And Schuster published the book. In it, the author argues …

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