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Logan beirne talked about his book, blood of tyrants. When deciding the role of americas president, the people looked to the brilliant leadership shown by george washington, a proven success. He placed first today in mens senior sabre and 3rd yesterday in mens junior sabre event. George washington and the forging of the presidency, logan beirne addresses washingtons approach to four policy dilemmas also faced by post911 presidents. Thomas jefferson quotes from the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Logan beirne what would george washington do if he were.
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