Summary: Character: Review and Analysis of Chris Wallace's Book
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This complete summary of "Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage" by Chris Wallace, a renowned American political commentator, outlines his account of stories of presidential decisions and how their prior experiences shaped and influenced them, and gave them the courage to choose the hard way. He examines events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Iraq War, the Whiskey Rebellion and the Berlin Airlift.
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To learn more, read "Character" and discover what motivated certain presidents to make tough decisions for the good of the nation.
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In Character: Profiles In Presidential Courage, Wallace showcases American Presidents who have made difficult choices with serious political and personal consequences. In acts of courage, these men made the decisions that were right for the country regardless of public opinion or their own political futures. Judgment and steadiness of purpose is what Wallace sees as the core of character and courage.
Written in a narrative story-telling style, Wallace shares several stories of presidential decisions made during major historical moments changing America and the world forever. He takes readers through the story as the build up unfolds, detailing the victories and defeats, unexpected reactions, pressures and consequences these men faced along the way. Wallace also gives details of the men’s lives prior to reaching the oval office, which lay the foundation for their values while adding another dimension to the complexity of their decisions.
About the Author
Chris Wallace is the host of the Sunday morning public affairs program, FOX News Sunday. He also contributes to the network’s political and election news coverage. Prior to FOX, Wallace worked at ABC News as the senior correspondent for Primetime Thursday and substitute host for Nightline. He spent seven years as NBC’s Chief White House correspondent.