Presidential Courage




We The People Podcasts show

Summary: Considered "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek, Michael R. Beschloss is known for making political leaders past and present come alive with his riveting reportage. Beschloss joins the National Constitution Center on May 22, 2007, for a Citizens' Constitutional Conversation about his new book Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989, which chronicles the moments when a courageous president dramatically changes the future of the United States. As the 2008 presidential campaign heats up, this book is sure to be an important guide in the choice for a new Commander in Chief. Moderating the discussion will be The Washington Post's David S. Broder. Program recorded on 5/22/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org