A new anniversary edition of Ronald Gruner's We the Presidents, released on July 4, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, argues that the decisions of past presidents continue to shape the nation's most pressing issues. The book examines a century of American leadership from Warren G. Harding to Donald J. Trump, focusing on outcomes rather than personalities or party labels.
Gruner, a former tech CEO with 40 years in business, brings a results-oriented approach to presidential history. He traces the roots of today's headlines—immigration, inflation, income disparity, civil discord, war, and expanding executive power—across administrations, showing how one presidency often sets the stage for the next. According to Gruner, American history is less a series of isolated chapters and more a long chain of choices, reactions, and unintended consequences.
The book is designed for readers weary of partisan framing. We the Presidents examines decisions without relying on labels like Democrat or Republican, offering a clear-eyed history that invites readers to think beyond team politics. With over 140 images and charts, many in color, the anniversary edition provides visual context for a century of change.
Reviewers have called the book 'essential reading for every conscientious citizen' and 'a compelling education on the issues which have shaped the American century up to the present day.' For those seeking to understand America's current divisions and the growth of presidential power, We the Presidents offers historical perspective at a time when public conversation often feels fractured and impatient.
The book is available for purchase at Amazon, and more information can be found at wethepresidents.us.
