Richard Nixon had a kind of Walter Mitty fantasy life. He was a man with a grandiose thoughts: dreams of not simply being president but maybe becoming one of the truly great presidents of American history. Robert Dallek americandreamfantasy share on social
Despite its flaws, the American electoral system has produced Lincoln, the two Roosevelts, and Harry Truman. Robert Dallek americanelectoralflaw Change image and share on social
Kennedy saw the presidency as the vital center of government, and a president's primary goal as galvanizing commitments to constructive change. He aimed to move the country and the world toward a more peaceful future, not just through legislation but through inspiration. Robert Dallek aimcenterchange share on social
Success in past U.S. conflicts has not been strictly the result of military leadership but rather the judgment of the president in choosing generals and setting broad strategy. Robert Dallek broadchooseconflict Change image and share on social
After one party loses two elections in a row, there's sort of blood in the water. Robert Dallek bloodelectionlose Change image and share on social
The greatest presidents have been those who demonstrated astute judgment in times of crisis - often despite the advice they were getting. Robert Dallek adviceastutecrisis Change image and share on social