We'll be posing some questions about the Doris Kearns Goodwin book Team of Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Some things to think about:
What were the core principles that guided Lincoln's decision making?
What is the relevance of this book for us today--beyond just historical interest?
What parts of this book do you want to be sure we cover in our discussions on November 29 and December 7?
Lincoln and His Cabinet
First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln by Francis Bicknell Carpenter
We certainly can see in both Lincoln's and Bush's cases the effects of team loyalty. While it's certainly a trait to be valued, at what point does the team leader become myopic in his quest for uniformity, or is it conformity, of opinion?
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