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A brief history of presidential lethargy

  • Written by Stacy A. Cordery, Professor of History, Iowa State University
A television set turned on in the West Wing of the White House.AP Photo/Susan Walsh

No one doubts the job of president of the United States is stressful and demanding. The chief executive deserves downtime.

But how much is enough, and when is it too much?

These questions came into focus after Axios’ release of President Donald Trump’s...

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