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How One Date Came to Define a Nation

In every civilization, people seem to take pleasure in marking their birthdays – and nations, in their own way, are no different.

This month, the United States will begin a yearlong commemoration of its 250th birthday. A reasonable que...

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Remembering Lou Gerstner: Business Titan, Generous Soul

first appeared in “From David’s Desk” on January 29th, 2026

Last August, I hosted a brunch in Nantucket for some friends and invited Lou and Robin Gerstner to join us.

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How Washington’s Institutions Took Shape

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When Peace Gets Its Moment

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There is a seemingly endless number of awards or prizes given to distinguished individuals and organizations. It has never been clear to me whether those giving the awards and priz...

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US Debt, Deficits, and the Missed Opportunity

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For national debt aficionados, or fans of the musical Hamilton, it is not news that the US government started out with debt – about $70 million. Paying that off w...

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