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Introduction: The great white house rating game
I. The historians
The judgment of history
The vagaries of history
II. The people
The making of the presidency
The presidential referendum
The judgment of the electorate
The stain of failure
III. The test of greatness
War and peace
Split-decision presidents
Leaders of destiny
IV. Reputations in flux
Republican resurgence
The post-Cold War presidents
Conclusion: Clear and present danger.
I. The historians
The judgment of history
The vagaries of history
II. The people
The making of the presidency
The presidential referendum
The judgment of the electorate
The stain of failure
III. The test of greatness
War and peace
Split-decision presidents
Leaders of destiny
IV. Reputations in flux
Republican resurgence
The post-Cold War presidents
Conclusion: Clear and present danger.