America's Political Dynasties: From Adams to Clinton
submitted by Marvin's Underground Evening Lectures
on 10/06/18
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Stephen Hess discusses his book on political dynasties in the United States. Beginning with John Adams, first U.S. vice president, Hess paints portraits of the men and women who have comprised this country's political elite. He includes the well-known dynasties of the Roosevelts and the Kennedys, as well as the little-known politicians. Speaker Biography: Stephen Hess is senior fellow emeritus in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. His many books include "The Professor and the President: Daniel Patrick Moynihan in the Nixon White House." For transcript and more information, visit www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7446
