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Sometimes called the 'accidental president', Ford's refreshing honesty and integrity helped restore the nation's confidence in the White House following the scandalous Nixon years. Through interviews with family, friends and former colleagues, the man behind one of the most notable presidencies is revealed.
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He was a gentleman farmer from Virginia, a brilliant and bold tactician who proved equally adept at leading men into battle and a young nation into the future. From his youth of privilege to his inauguration as the United States first president, here is George Washington's remarkable life. Exploring the truths, debunking the myths, it's the portrait of a man who first distinguished himself in the British forces, before creating the army that would...
10) Nelson Mandela
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Describes the childhood, political activities, imprisonment, family, and presidency of Nelson Mandela.
11) Richard Nixon
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Interviews with close friends, former staffers, and political observers highlight the story of one of the most compelling political figures of the century.
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Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy's life, see the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. He will always be remembered as the youthful president who inspired America, a charismatic leader who gave the nation a sense of pride and confidence. His sharp mind, quick wit, and boundless determination won him friends, confidantes, and devoted followers. A World War II hero, respected senator, and author...
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In the aftermath of his father's assassination, he was fixed in our collective memory as the small boy bravely saluting the final act of Camelot's brief glory. Later, he became the ultimate eligible bachelor and high-profile torchbearer of the "Kennedy mystique". When John F. Kennedy Jr. lost his life in yet another of the Kennedy family's front page tragedies, many knew him only as the handsome jet-setting scion of America's most famous political...
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Eva Duarte de Peron, or 'Evita' as she is also called, is one of the most controversial figures in history. A minor actress when she married Argentine president-to-be Juan Peron, her political power and prestige eventually equaled, and perhaps eclipsed, his. Was she the power-hungry Marie Antoinette figure her detractors claim? Or was she really the savior of the working poor? Rare photographs and films tell Evita's real story, from her humble birth...
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