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GW Alumnus Explores History’s Most Impactful Political Missteps

GW Alumnus Explores History's Most Impactful Political Missteps

Robert Blaemire's book examines 15 consequential decisions that reshaped America.
October 10, 2025

Robert Blaemire book, "Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History."

Robert Blaemire, B.A. '71, M.A. '75, authored "Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History."The book highlights pivotal moments in U.S. political history when leaders made decisions that proved unwise and carried lasting negative consequences.

The book doesn't focus on personal choices but instead highlights policy and political decisions that altered the nation's course. Blaemire identifies 15 such moments when political figures, often at the height of their influence, made miscalculations that reverberated through American history, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of leadership, judgment and unintended outcomes.

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