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American Presidents At War is an analysis of how the Commanders-in-Chief of the United States have dealt with wartime conflicts during their years in office, from the Revolutionary War to the 21st-century War on Terror. Drawn from speeches, interviews, and other studies, this popular review of Presidential actions is presented in relation to the actions following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.
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