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Poll: Presidents' Day - The Days That Made Presidents

In honor of Presidents' Day, these movies and TV mini-series give viewers biographical and semi-fictional depictions of how U.S. presidents handled some of the most important days of their lives.

Which of these select movies or mini-series telling of a significant life-event is your favorite story of an American President showing his mettle?

Discuss the topic here.

Results of 313 votes:

  1. 1.

    Lincoln (2012)

     
    Abraham Lincoln
  2. 2.

    Thirteen Days (2000)

     
    John F. Kennedy
  3. 3.

    Frost/Nixon (2008)

     
    Richard M. Nixon

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