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1/16/09: Presidential Courage

George Washington took the oath of office in 1789 at the age of 57.
George Washington took the oath of office in 1789 at the age of 57.

By Doug Fabrizio

Salt Lake City, UT – Friday we're rebroadcasting our conversation with one of the country's leading presidential historians - Michael Beschloss. In his recent book, Beschloss has selected stories of American presidents who jeopardized their political careers, reputations, and even their lives to make the right decision. Beschloss writes: "Throughout our history it has been important for presidents to summon the courage to dismiss what is merely popular." (Rebroadcast)

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