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Man at His Best
The Only 100 Days That Mattered
In his first three months, FDR fought against naysayers and saved America. Now it's Obama’s turn.
January
1
2009
John H. Richardson
The Only 100 Days That Mattered
John H. Richardson
January
1
2009
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Man at His Best
The Only 100 Days That Mattered
In his first three months, FDR fought against naysayers and saved America. Now it's Obama’s turn.
January
1
2009
John H. Richardson
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