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No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II

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Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin is an accomplished American historian and author, renowned for her biographies of U.S. presidents. Born on January 4, 1943, she has made significant contributions to the field of history through her in-depth research and engaging storytelling. more

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