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Mark K. Updegrove

@markkupdegrove

CEO @LBJFoundation; Presidential Historian for @ABC; Host of @PBS’ “Live from the LBJ Library”; Author: “Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from 7 Presidents”

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The Justice Department has been scrambling to meet Pres. Trump's promise to release unredacted files related to Pres. John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination. Mark Updegrove has the latest on what we could expect.

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On #NationalVietnamVeteransDay, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the #VietnamWar and the families who stood beside them. Their courage, resilience, and dedication will never be forgotten.

On #NationalVietnamVeteransDay, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the #VietnamWar and the families who stood beside them. Their courage, resilience, and dedication will never be forgotten.
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Nearly 3,000 years ago the Greeks wrote, “Character is destiny.” In my latest book, "Make Your Mark," I look at the character traits that define the presidents I’ve known—from Ford to Obama—and how they underscore each man’s legacy. Available now! amazon.com/Make-Your-Mark…

Nearly 3,000 years ago the Greeks wrote, “Character is destiny.” In my latest book, "Make Your Mark," I look at the character traits that define the presidents I’ve known—from Ford to Obama—and how they underscore each man’s legacy. Available now!

amazon.com/Make-Your-Mark…
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My book, "Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents," features Ford - Obama. Ford is highlighted for his instinct to do what’s right, helping heal wounds from the “long national nightmare” of Watergate. #GeraldFordMuseum #GeraldFordFoundation #MakeYourMark

My book, "Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents," features Ford - Obama. 

Ford is highlighted for his instinct to do what’s right, helping heal wounds from the “long national nightmare” of Watergate.

#GeraldFordMuseum
#GeraldFordFoundation
#MakeYourMark
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Trump‘s first hundred days has been a blizzard of activity that has been blinding at times. I’ll try to sort through it all today ABC News Live, tonight on CNN w Kaitlan Collins and PBS’ PBS News, and tomorrow Morning Joe.

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Trump’s first 100 days are the most significant since FDR but for vastly different reasons, as Trump takes a wrecking ball to our government, the economy, and our alliances throughout the world. Here’s my take TIME .

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Trump’s first 100 days are the most consequential since FDR—not in a good way. FDR built the New Deal, bolstering our economy and, ultimately, saving democracy. Trump has taken a wrecking ball to our government, the economy, and our relationship with our allies. Here’s my take.

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A powerful moment from William McRaven LBJ Library’s Vietnam War commemoration event this week, in which he pays tribute to Vietnam War vets, many of whom were scorned when they returned home.

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When you take stock of Trump.20 it adds up to “the biggest rollback of civil rights since Reconstruction,” Mark K. Updegrove told me. Turning the concept of civil rights upside down. cnn.com/2025/05/02/pol…

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Jimmy Carter is featured in "Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents" for his lifelong mission to do good in the areas of peace & human rights. He's the only former president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. #CarterCenter #JimmyCarterLibrary #MakeYourMark

Jimmy Carter is featured in "Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents" for his lifelong mission to do good in the areas of peace & human rights. He's the only former president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

#CarterCenter
#JimmyCarterLibrary
#MakeYourMark
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In "Make Your Mark," Ronald Reagan is featured for his buoyant optimism, changing the dynamic of the Cold War, and restoring the nation’s confidence & pride. Character is destiny. #ReaganFoundation #RonaldReaganLibrary #MakeYourMark

In "Make Your Mark," Ronald Reagan is featured for his buoyant optimism, changing the dynamic of the Cold War, and restoring the nation’s confidence & pride. Character is destiny. 

#ReaganFoundation
#RonaldReaganLibrary
#MakeYourMark
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It's always great talking to my friend and fellow historian John Avlon. But this was especially meaningful—we discussed the importance of character in the presidency, how President Trump has altered the course of our nation, and what we can do about it. youtube.com/watch?v=rvKexG…

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"Make Your Mark" features President George H.W. Bush as a true beacon of character marked by his humility, a major factor in ensuring a peaceful end to the Cold War. #GeorgeandBarbaraBushFoundation #GeorgeHWBushLibrary #MakeYourMark

"Make Your Mark" features President George H.W. Bush as a true beacon of character marked by his humility, a major factor in ensuring a peaceful end to the Cold War.

#GeorgeandBarbaraBushFoundation
#GeorgeHWBushLibrary
#MakeYourMark
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Wonderful to be on Good Morning America this morning with George Stephanopoulos as we talked about “Make Your Mark” and the importance of character in presidential leadership. goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/… #MakeYourMark #CharacterIsDestiny

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.@markkupdegrove has spent years studying the lives and legacies of presidents as a historian and the CEO of the LBJ Foundation. In “Make Your Mark,” he brings that experience to a compelling new book on leadership and the modern American presidency. Don’t miss this one:

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“Obama’s detachment feels jarringly incongruous with the desperation of his longtime admirers—even more so given Trump’s assaults on what Obama achieved in office.” theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

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“Believe in something larger than yourself... get involved in the big ideas of your time.” —Barbara Bush, who would be 100 years old today.

“Believe in something larger than yourself... get involved in the big ideas of your time.” —Barbara Bush, who would be 100 years old today.