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Jonathan Alter and 'The Promise'

We talk with Newsweek Senior Editor Jonathan Alter about his book "The Promise," which chronicles President Obama's first year in the White House. Alter's previous books include "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days" and the "Triumph of Hope."

Jun 16, 2010

Updated Jan 5, 2024

Dave Iverson

We talk with Newsweek Senior Editor Jonathan Alter about his book “The Promise,” which chronicles President Obama’s first year in the White House. Alter’s previous books include “The Defining Moment: FDR’s Hundred Days” and the “Triumph of Hope.”