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The Best Books About American Presidents

First Reading

There are thousands of books about America’s commanders in chief—and no, they’re not all about Lincoln, though it seems that way sometimes. Here are the ones to begin with.

Allen Barra

Published Feb. 20 2017 12:15AM EST

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Allen Barra

Allen Barra

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