Martin Van Buren Discussion
Speaking to the C-SPAN Board dinner, Douglas Brinkley and Richard Norton Smith talked about the eighth president’s impact on American politi… read more
Speaking to the C-SPAN Board dinner, Douglas Brinkley and Richard Norton Smith talked about the eighth president’s impact on American politics and the political lexicon, including the expressions “O.K.,” "booze," and “keep the ball rolling.” close
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