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David Bromwich, “American Breakdown: The Trump Years and How They Befell Us”

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David Bromwich (NHC Trustee), Sterling Professor of English, Yale University Since at least as far back as the expansion of the Vietnam War and the lies and coverups that brought down Richard Nixon, every presidency has further centralized and strengthened executive power, producing the political conditions for our present crisis. In “American Breakdown,” David Bromwich provides an essential analysis of the forces in play beneath the surface of our political system. His portraits of political leaders and overarching narrative bring to life the events and machinations that have led America to a collective breakdown. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8w4KtFCgHZc https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/virtual-book-club-american-breakdown-the-trump-years-and-how-they-befell-us/
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David Bromwich (NHC Trustee), Sterling Professor of English, Yale University Since at least as far back as the expansion of the Vietnam War and the lies and coverups that brought down Richard Nixon, every presidency has further centralized and strengthened executive power, producing the political conditions for our present crisis. In “American Breakdown,” David Bromwich provides an essential analysis of the forces in play beneath the surface of our political system. His portraits of political leaders and overarching narrative bring to life the events and machinations that have led America to a collective breakdown. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8w4KtFCgHZc https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/virtual-book-club-american-breakdown-the-trump-years-and-how-they-befell-us/
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