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What will history say about George Bush

  MSNBC's Chris Matthews joins The Daily Rundown to discuss the five presidents visiting Texas for the Bush Library dedication and Barbara Bush’s comments on Jeb Bush running for president.

Kerry: North Korea knows what they need to do

  Secretary of State John Kerry shares his thoughts on the situation with North Korea, saying the “U.S. is willing to talk but under the right circumstances.” Kerry also comments on the death of U.S. diplomat Anne Smedinghoff, saying her death wasn’t in vain and “people should celebrate her life.”

The MVP of the 2012 campaign: James Carter IV

James Carter IV, the Democratic opposition researcher who discovered Mitt Romney's "47%" video, explained how he stumbled upon it and how President Obama thanked him for his contribution to the 2012 presidential race. Full story

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  Why most presidents 'limp out of office with scars and bruises'

Time's Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs join Morning Joe to discuss the paperback edition of their book "The Presidents Club," their favorite presidents, and why most presidents learn as they go.

  First female Marine Corps general, laid to rest

Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, the first woman to reach the rank of general in the Marine Corps, has been laid to rest in a military service. Born in Durand, Michigan in 1930, Brewer became a Marine second lieutenant in 1952. She was appointed brigadier general by President Jimmy Carter in 19

  Inauguration flashback: Jimmy Carter

Chris Matthews looks back on great moments in Inauguration history, including Jimmy Carter’s historic walk down the Inauguration parade route.

  The Week That Was: Cramer's Plays Through Pain

The Mad Money crew piece together the best sound bites from this week's shows, including host Jim Cramer's stylish sweater from Gap in which he says he looks like Jimmy Carter, and why his index finger was in pain during the tapings.

  Carter discusses service, Mid-East peace, politics

NBC's Richard Lui sits down with former President Jimmy Carter.

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