Dana Taylor

So finally, is it ultimately up to future generations of Americans to decide how today's living presidents, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, are memorialized?

James, thank you so much for sharing your insights and for joining me on the excerpt.

Happy President's Day.

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