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Stephen F. Knott

@stephenknott.bsky.social

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 21h

The cover for my book to be released next Spring, along with a terrific blurb from Mark J. Rozell, Dean at George Mason.

“Timely and balanced…it did not start with President Trump but has now reached a critical point with potentially lasting effects on the stability of our democratic institutions.”

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 18h

That’s great Anne. Much appreciated!

Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you Anne.

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Fall in New England. A temporary but needed respite from the horrors of Trumpism.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 5d

Arrogance on steroids….

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 8d

Fat Man and Little Boy bombed.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 8d

Beyond dangerous.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 10d

Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 16d

A message of healing at a memorial service.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 18d

Airbrushing American history lies at the core of Trumpism.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 22d

Definitely worth watching. Filled with disturbing parallels to the present. youtu.be/cpAVORjvoKM?...

Mussolini: Son Of The Century | Official Trailer | Sky

YouTube video by Sky TV

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 23d

The same folks who complained about ‘erasing history’ re the removal of Confederate statues are now actively erasing history.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · 25d

Spoke today to a dedicated group of Arizona educators. These folks are on the front lines teaching history and civics to those who will inherit our republic. My topic was presidents who chose to unite, who appealed to our ‘better angels’ … and those demagogues who chose to divide.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · Sep 6

Appeaser-in-Chief

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · Sep 4

That’s the challenge for sure….

Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · Sep 4

Trump's destruction of the informal customs that sustain a liberal democracy, not to mention his disregard for formal constitutional restraints, sets him apart from his predecessors. As long as our republic exists, Trump's name should live in infamy.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · Sep 4

Currently teaching a course on the American presidency from Andrew Johnson to Donald Trump. In my view, Trump has replaced the odious Johnson as our worst Chief Executive.

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Stephen F. Knott @stephenknott.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another rancid consequence from the rise of Trumpism:

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · Sep 2

Author @stephenknott.bsky.social will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Arizona Council for History Education, on September 13, from 8:00AM - 1:30PM, at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center. Don't miss this opportunity to hear him discuss the book The Lost Soul of the American Presidency.

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