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Books & Beyond

Books & Beyond

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Jill Biden: Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops

Jill Biden: Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops

As part of a program aimed at supporting children of military families, Jill Biden gave a public reading of her book, "D... Read more

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On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who Shaped Our World

On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who Shaped Our World

James Srodes discussed and signed his book, "On Dupont Circle: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the Progressives Who S... Read more

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