Harry S. Truman
president of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)
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The Diary Of A CEO
U.S. president historically referenced as refusing to engage in earlier Iran-related actions
Stephen Kotkin: Putin, Stalin, Hitler, Zelenskyy, and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #289
Lex Fridman
Former US President credited for standing up to Stalin's regime during the Cold War despite the convenience of having an enemy.
Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
U.S. President quoted by Ryan Holiday for saying, 'It's amazing how much you can accomplish if you don't care about who gets the credit,' relating to the 'to be or to do' question.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Former US President, who originally set up the CIA as an espionage (information gathering) agency.
Michael Malice: Totalitarianism and Anarchy | Lex Fridman Podcast #200
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as anti-communist, representative of figures who fought against communism.
The Logic of Doomsday: A Conversation with William J. Perry (Episode #210)
Sam Harris
The U.S. President who made the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan and later established presidential sole authority over nuclear weapons.
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Peter Attia MD
Former U.S. President, mentioned in the context that blame for the Vietnam War can be traced back to multiple administrations, not just Johnson's.
Interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
33rd President of the United States, who loved reading history and biography despite not being college-educated.
Coach George Raveling Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Former US President who gave George Raveling an autographed two-volume book on his presidency, which George used to store the MLK speech.
Christopher Capozzola: World War I, Ideology, Propaganda, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #320
Lex Fridman
Initially dismissed and left office with abysmal ratings, but hindsight proved him to be a better president than understood at the time, better at building institutions and winning the long game.
The Doomsday Machine: A Conversation with Carl Robichaud (Episode #330)
Sam Harris
The US President who made the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan, later framed the decision as a necessity to save lives.