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Throughout history, the American presidency was -- and arguably still is -- the most powerful office in the world. In his book The Impossible Presidency, historian Jeremi Suri argues that the presidency is a victim of its own success -- the vastness of the job makes it almost impossible to fulfill the expectations placed upon it. Are we holding our contemporary presidents to an unrealistic standard? If this is true, as we prepare to embark on the 2020 election, what can -- and should -- we expect from our current and future presidents? Join us on Friday as Jeremi Suri addresses the City Club.