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Barbara A. Perry

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Dr. Barbara A. Perry, POTUS/SCOTUS/FLOTUS expert, Kennedy biographer, J. Wilson Newman Prof. in POTUStudies, POTUS oral history co-chair, UVA's Miller Center.

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How does Trump’s win and platform compare to sweeping victories by FDR in 1932 and LBJ in 1964? I note major legislative goals achieved by both NewsNation at this link: pilot.latakoo.com/asset/19100638…

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Will we Roman Catholics have a woman Pope before a woman POTUS? I examine the role of gender in 2024’s election. newsweek.com/kamala-harris-…

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"Despite running a flawless, if truncated, campaign, [Harris] could not overcome the 'VP curse' [and] will now join from the modern era incumbent veep losers in presidential races." Barbara A. Perry reflects on the country's "fear of strong women." zurl.co/baIh

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"In this age of division...the lessons of both law and civility, exemplified by Olson’s public service, should resonate." The Miller Center's Barbara A. Perry reflects on the passing of #TedOlson, former solicitor general under President George W. Bush. zurl.co/nn2B

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See you in DC, Jan. 21, for a discussion of how the presidency has evolved. Come thirsty for libations and knowledge. Bring your queries the day after inauguration! Profs and Pints

See you in DC, Jan. 21, for a discussion of how the presidency has evolved. Come thirsty for libations and knowledge. Bring your queries the day after inauguration! <a href="/profsandpints/">Profs and Pints</a>
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"Stimulus money, I think he should get credit for that, even though some economists say that’s what fueled the flames of inflation." #Biden scored wins that could lead to a more positive evaluation of his presidency in the future, says Barbara A. Perry zurl.co/cO1QR

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Catch up on all of our latest 13th & Park episodes! - Cybersecurity expert Jeff Le - UVA's Director of Presidential Studies at the Miller Center Barbara A. Perry - Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Ben Casparius - North Carolina Congressman Rep. Richard Hudson ... and more!

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Why not celebrate Lincoln’s birthday today & the Miller Center’s 50th anniversary with a contribution? The MC is a trusted, non-partisan institution of public affairs. And a generous donor will match all gifts up to $50k. So my donation was doubled! givecampus.com/p5ux7k

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The Founders were concerned about factions—but they knew that they were inevitable, says Barbara A. Perry. They hoped "they had figured out what Madison [called] the 'proper structure' of our country. The structures were all these checks and balances." zurl.co/WmNt9

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Take a listen to my “POTUS v. SCOTUS” chat History Behind News Program & Podcast podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0kb95D…. POTUSes from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson onward have tussled with SCOTUS.

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I just donated to “Join President Ryan’s Boston Marathon” for Alzheimer’s research & care. Give & get “Run with Jim” T-shirt! #RunWithJim givecampus.com/334bjq. My donation was for sister-in-law Gayl, a victim of this dreadful illness, & brother Doug, her brave caretaker.💕

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bostonglobe.com/2025/04/09/nat… “I think that if Donald Trump could wave a magic wand & … go back to another time,” Perry said, “it would be [the 1890s].” That is McKinley’s era of US expansionism & protectionism. How about you? If you could live in any decade, would it be the 1890s?

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We can learn who are our most genuinely heroic POTUSes by seeing my list of military leaders and others who survived assassination attempts. Newsweek newsweek.com/what-can-we-le…

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Plus, Justice Souter had a great sense of humor and even laughed on the bench at his New England accent when a counsel thought he said “floor in the argument” when he meant “flaw.” RIP, Mr. Justice.

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So you see that the “no immediate survivors” label in Justice Souter’s obituary neglected his innumerable friends, colleagues, clerks, and admirers of his public service. He was a gentleman whose essence was integrity, so rare among today’s government officials.

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TOMORROW! Join us for a conversation about the purpose and influence of the First Lady—from Martha Washington to #MelaniaTrump. Panelists include Barbara A. Perry; Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden; professor Teri Finneman; and author Heath Lee. #FLOTUS

TOMORROW! Join us for a conversation about the purpose and influence of the First Lady—from Martha Washington to #MelaniaTrump. Panelists include <a href="/BarbaraPerryUVA/">Barbara A. Perry</a>; <a href="/MichaelLaRosaDC/">Michael LaRosa</a>, former press secretary for Jill Biden; professor Teri Finneman; and author <a href="/HeathLee1/">Heath Lee</a>.

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