Presidential secrets have shaped U.S. history

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If the Constitutional Convention had not been held behind closed doors, it’s unlikely that delegates would have agreed on the Constitution, says author Mary Graham of “Presidents’ Secrets: The Use and Abuse of Hidden Power.” Graham outlines how presidents have used secrecy to provide shelter from public scrutiny, protect sensitive national security operations, cover up mistakes or for other reasons. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker reports.
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