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“History doesn't turn on a dime; it turns on a plugged nickel.”

Quote by Jeff Greenfield

Book:Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reaga n

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Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories of American Politics: JFK, RFK, Carter, Ford, Reaga n

The book delves into speculative scenarios that examine how the political landscape of the United States might have evolved differently if certain historical events had unfolded differently. more

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Jeff Greenfield

Jeff Greenfield is an American journalist born on June 10, 1943. He has had a rich career in the news industry, covering a wide range of topics including politics and culture. more

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