The American Leadership Tradition: Moral Vision from Washington to ClintonIn the first modern systematic examination of the bond between morals and politics, Marvin Olasky examines the lives and careers of thirteen noted American leaders, including the great, the good, and the deeply flawed, from George Washington, Henry Clay, and Booker T. Washington to Woodrow Wilson, John F. Kennedy, and Bill Clinton. Olasky looks closely at the connections between religion, sexual practices, and political decisions, examining the repeated connections between private character and public action. He explains how so-called "compartmentalization" proved to be as impossible for Lincoln as for Woodrow Wilson. |
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... Head and My Heart . " In it Jefferson has his head telling his heart , " you were imprudently engaging your affections under circum- stances that might cost you a great deal of pain . ” The heart , however , tells the head to stow the ...
... Head and My Heart . " In it Jefferson has his head telling his heart , " you were imprudently engaging your affections under circum- stances that might cost you a great deal of pain . ” The heart , however , tells the head to stow the ...
Page 63
... head west would hardly be remember- ing to " Do to others as ye would that others should do to you . " That appeal , sadly , did not move Jackson . In this situation , he came to believe that animosity between Indians and whites made ...
... head west would hardly be remember- ing to " Do to others as ye would that others should do to you . " That appeal , sadly , did not move Jackson . In this situation , he came to believe that animosity between Indians and whites made ...
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... head teacher told him to sweep and dust an adjoining classroom . He swept it three times and dusted every inch of wood in the room four times . Then , holding his breath , he asked for an inspection . The teacher examined every corner ...
... head teacher told him to sweep and dust an adjoining classroom . He swept it three times and dusted every inch of wood in the room four times . Then , holding his breath , he asked for an inspection . The teacher examined every corner ...
Contents
George Washington | 3 |
Thomas Jefferson | 23 |
Andrew Jackson | 45 |
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