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Learning from Past Presidents

TED-Ed via YouTube

Overview

Explore valuable lessons from American presidents through the insights of renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in this 19-minute TED-Ed talk. Gain perspective on leadership and character from iconic figures like Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Delve into Goodwin's personal anecdotes, including a touching memory of her father and their shared passion for baseball, which adds a human dimension to her historical analysis. Discover how the experiences and decisions of past leaders can inform and inspire us today.

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Learning from past presidents - Doris Kearns Goodwin

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