Obama's WarsBob Woodward's new book draws from hundreds of interviews with key administration figures, their deputies and other firsthand sources. In addition, the book is based on extensive documentation, including internal memos, letters, chronologies and meeting notes. It will focus on national security, especially the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the fight against terrorism. Woodward has structured the book to answer the questions: How does Obama govern? How and why does he decide? And how does he balance the numerous pressures of the modern presidency? Obama has learned that he is not commander-in-chief of the economy, and many of his high-profile reforms - such as health care, education and energy - have been turned over to Congress. But the president has realized he has almost total authority as commander-in-chief. Woodward thinks of the book as conceptually titled, The Crucible: Obama at War. Filled with intimate details and verbatim accounts that come from meticulous reporting, this is an unprecedented look at a young president in the 21st Century. |
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... to Readers Cast of Characters Chapters 1-33 Glossary President Obama's Final Orders , November 29 , 2009 Chapter Notes Acknowledgments Photography Credits Index AUTHOR'S PERSONAL NOTE I had two of the most exceptional.
... to Readers Cast of Characters Chapters 1-33 Glossary President Obama's Final Orders , November 29 , 2009 Chapter Notes Acknowledgments Photography Credits Index AUTHOR'S PERSONAL NOTE I had two of the most exceptional.
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... Obama administration and Washington politics . He became a part of my brain —the better part . At times , I came to ... President Obama to generals and intelligence officials . A 2007 English and creative writing graduate of George ...
... Obama administration and Washington politics . He became a part of my brain —the better part . At times , I came to ... President Obama to generals and intelligence officials . A 2007 English and creative writing graduate of George ...
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... President Barack Obama's administration . Interviews were conducted on " background , " meaning the information could be used but the sources would not be identified by name . Many sources were interviewed five or more times . Most ...
... President Barack Obama's administration . Interviews were conducted on " background , " meaning the information could be used but the sources would not be identified by name . Many sources were interviewed five or more times . Most ...
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... President Obama on - the - record in the Oval Office for one hour and 15 minutes on Saturday , July 10 , 2010 . Bob Woodward July 25 , 2010 Washing ton , D.C. CAST OF CHARACTERS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Barack.
... President Obama on - the - record in the Oval Office for one hour and 15 minutes on Saturday , July 10 , 2010 . Bob Woodward July 25 , 2010 Washing ton , D.C. CAST OF CHARACTERS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Barack.
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