The mortal presidency

Robert E. Gilbert explores the surprising health challenges faced by US presidents, revealing that two-thirds have died before their life expectancy despite their privileged status. He uncovers previously concealed physical and psychological ailments in modern presidents like Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Reagan, demonstrating how these issues impacted their political decisions and the nation. The book also examines the constitutional implications of presidential infirmity and suggests ways to address this inevitable prospect.