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![]() It was the first of what will doubtless be many collaborations between the two institutions. The event was cosponsored by the White House Historical Association and the National Churchill Library and Center, and was introduced by Association President Stewart D. A splendid reception in the courtyard behind the Decatur House followed, attended by (among others) one of the “Racing Presidents” mascots from the Washington Nationals baseball team: Abraham Lincoln. ![]() Meacham stressed that the warmth between the two leaders helped convince the President to commit to support the Allies and circumvent the unwieldy military and civilian bureaucracies.Īfter a fascinating (and quite humorous) talk, Meacham took questions from the audience and signed copies of the book. To watch a complete video of the event, please CLICK HERE. The presentation was based on Meacham’s 2003 bestseller Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship. ![]() ![]() to listen to author and former Newsweek editor Jon Meacham discuss the relationship between President Franklin D. Jon Meacham’s Franklin and Winston takes its place in the front ranks of all that has been written about these two great men. ![]() On June 7, more than 200 people gathered at the historic Decatur House on Lafayette Square in Washington, D. It was a crucial friendship, and a unique one-a president and a prime minister spending enormous amounts of time together (113 days during the war) and. ![]()
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