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Dirksen Portrait: Glamour, Gut, and Grudging Genius
A Senate gallery portrait of Everett Dirksen as a flawed yet formidable leader. The piece recalls his charm and stubbornness, his pragmatism across parties, his support for LBJ’s Vietnam stance, and his Lincoln Republican ideals. It notes a complex mix of affection and critique from colleagues and foes alike.
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Teddy Roosevelt
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