John Adams

The Problem of Democracy: The Presidents Adams Confront the Cult of Personality, by Nancy Isenberg and Andrew Berstein

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'The Problem Of Democracy' Looks At Personality's Role In U.S. Leadership

11:20am April 17, 2019

by Scott Detrow

A new book focuses on how the Adams father-son duo spent years abroad making a case for our young country — yet both saw themselves rejected in favor of more charismatic and populist rivals.

Harry Rubenstein talks about memorabilia from different presidential campaigns at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

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From Axes To Flip Flops: A Peek At 200 Years Worth Of American Political Schwag

5:50am January 30, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Chances are good that the Smithsonian will soon add a 'Make America Great Again' hat and a 'Feel the Bern' shirt to its collection of political memorabilia.