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What makes for a successful transfer of presidential power?

Clip: 11/10/2016 | 8m

The peaceful transfer of power is a pillar of American democracy.

The peaceful transfer of power is a pillar of American democracy. As Donald Trump begins his journey, Judy Woodruff takes a look at past transitions with presidential historian Jon Meacham and editor-in-chief of Time Magazine Nancy Gibbs.

11/10/2016 | Rating NR

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