The Problem with Politicians as Historians
For generations, political leaders have attempted to shape their image. Today, it is US President Barack Obama’s turn to attempt to define his legacy – and, as his presidency winds down and attention turns to the election of his successor, he has already been busy.
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STANFORD – “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme,” quipped Mark Twain. For generations, political leaders have been lending credence to that observation, as they have attempted to shape their legacies, taking credit for what worked and blaming predecessors or political opponents for what failed.