The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It

The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It

American presidents have often pushed the boundaries established for them by the Constitution; this is the inspirational history of the people who pushed back.

Imagine an American president who impriso…

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