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Andrew Roberts considers the relationship between politicians and historians. How US presidents have used historians, and the relationship JFK had with Arthur Schlesinger.

Andrew Roberts considers the historical tendency for politicians to consult historians and to whose benefit such relationships work.

Andrew examines how American presidents have used historians to guide them, including the relationship between Arthur Schlesinger and JFK. He also speaks to biographer Robert Caro about Lyndon Johnson and Steven Hayward explores the Reagan years.

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Sun 16 Nov 200805:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 12 Nov 200820:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 16 Nov 200805:45
    BBC Radio 4