Author : David Vienna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1683491114
Anyone Can Be President
David Vienna
Anyone Can Be President
Anyone Can Be President Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Anyone Can Be President book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
If Anyone Can Be President
Earl Batten
Author : Earl Batten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1099270669
If Anyone Can Be President by Earl Batten Pdf
See *President Trump's grades, income taxes, VP choice, and Escape Plan. See his fees for Presidential Pardons and Mount Rushmore Plans. Not a single word has been denied by *President Trump or the White House. Trumpgate Memes customized for Facebook.
P Is for President
Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Author : Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101996133
P Is for President by Wendy Cheyette Lewison Pdf
Publishing in time for the 2016 Presidential election, readers can discover what it means to be President of the United States in this easy-to-read informational picture book. Being President of the United States is a big job —he biggest job in all of America! Follow the president as he or she campaigns, runs, moves into the White House, and works to fix problems. Learn about historically significant presidents along the way, and see what it takes to be president. Do you have what it takes to run the U.S.?
The End of Greatness
Aaron David Miller
Author : Aaron David Miller
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137464460
The End of Greatness by Aaron David Miller Pdf
The Presidency has always been an implausible—some might even say an impossible—job. Part of the problem is that the challenges of the presidency and the expectations Americans have for their presidents have skyrocketed, while the president's capacity and power to deliver on what ails the nations has diminished. Indeed, as citizens we continue to aspire and hope for greatness in our only nationally elected office. The problem of course is that the demand for great presidents has always exceeded the supply. As a result, Americans are adrift in a kind of Presidential Bermuda Triangle suspended between the great presidents we want and the ones we can no longer have. The End of Greatness explores the concept of greatness in the presidency and the ways in which it has become both essential and detrimental to America and the nation's politics. Miller argues that greatness in presidents is a much overrated virtue. Indeed, greatness is too rare to be relevant in our current politics, and driven as it is by nation-encumbering crisis, too dangerous to be desirable. Our preoccupation with greatness in the presidency consistently inflates our expectations, skews the debate over presidential performance, and drives presidents to misjudge their own times and capacity. And our focus on the individual misses the constraints of both the office and the times, distorting how Presidents actually lead. In wanting and expecting our leaders to be great, we have simply made it impossible for them to be good. The End of Greatness takes a journey through presidential history, helping us understand how greatness in the presidency was achieved, why it's gone, and how we can better come to appreciate the presidents we have, rather than being consumed with the ones we want.
The President's Book of Secrets
David Priess
Author : David Priess
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781610395960
The President's Book of Secrets by David Priess Pdf
Every president has had a unique and complicated relationship with the intelligence community. While some have been coolly distant, even adversarial, others have found their intelligence agencies to be among the most valuable instruments of policy and power. Since John F. Kennedy's presidency, this relationship has been distilled into a personalized daily report: a short summary of what the intelligence apparatus considers the most crucial information for the president to know that day about global threats and opportunities. This top–secret document is known as the President's Daily Brief, or, within national security circles, simply “the Book.” Presidents have spent anywhere from a few moments (Richard Nixon) to a healthy part of their day (George W. Bush) consumed by its contents; some (Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush) consider it far and away the most important document they saw on a regular basis while commander in chief. The details of most PDBs are highly classified, and will remain so for many years. But the process by which the intelligence community develops and presents the Book is a fascinating look into the operation of power at the highest levels. David Priess, a former intelligence officer and daily briefer, has interviewed every living president and vice president as well as more than one hundred others intimately involved with the production and delivery of the president's book of secrets. He offers an unprecedented window into the decision making of every president from Kennedy to Obama, with many character–rich stories revealed here for the first time.
Let the People Pick the President
Jesse Wegman
Author : Jesse Wegman
Publisher : All Points Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781250221988
Let the People Pick the President by Jesse Wegman Pdf
“Wegman combines in-depth historical analysis and insight into contemporary politics to present a cogent argument that the Electoral College violates America’s ‘core democratic principles’ and should be done away with..." —Publishers Weekly The framers of the Constitution battled over it. Lawmakers have tried to amend or abolish it more than 700 times. To this day, millions of voters, and even members of Congress, misunderstand how it works. It deepens our national divide and distorts the core democratic principles of political equality and majority rule. How can we tolerate the Electoral College when every vote does not count the same, and the candidate who gets the most votes can lose? Twice in the last five elections, the Electoral College has overridden the popular vote, calling the integrity of the entire system into question—and creating a false picture of a country divided into bright red and blue blocks when in fact we are purple from coast to coast. Even when the popular-vote winner becomes president, tens of millions of Americans—Republicans and Democrats alike—find that their votes didn't matter. And, with statewide winner-take-all rules, only a handful of battleground states ultimately decide who will become president. Now, as political passions reach a boiling point at the dawn of the 2020 race, the message from the American people is clear: The way we vote for the only official whose job it is to represent all Americans is neither fair nor just. Major reform is needed—now. Isn't it time to let the people pick the president? In this thoroughly researched and engaging call to arms, Supreme Court journalist and New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman draws upon the history of the founding era, as well as information gleaned from campaign managers, field directors, and other officials from twenty-first-century Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, to make a powerful case for abolishing the antiquated and antidemocratic Electoral College. In Let the People Pick the President he shows how we can at long last make every vote in the United States count—and restore belief in our democratic system.
All the President's Spin
Ben Fritz,Bryan Keefer,Brendan Nyhan
Author : Ben Fritz,Bryan Keefer,Brendan Nyhan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0743262514
All the President's Spin by Ben Fritz,Bryan Keefer,Brendan Nyhan Pdf
Certainly all presidents and prime ministers have engaged in spin to a certain extent, but in the past the media - and the public - checked the extent to which our leaders were able to fudge the truth. However, President Bush has repeatedly used deception, told outright lies, and rewritten history to sell his policy agenda. And thanks to one of the most aggressive public relations teams ever assembled, he has been able to get away with it since he began his campaign. In the wake of September 11, the administration has taken its questionable conduct to a new level by attempting to intimidate critics and has tried to connect virtually every policy initiative to the war on terrorism. Bush has used the same tactics to mislead the public on a wide range of other major policy initiatives, from the environment to homeland security to Social Security - all with little scepticism from the media.
How to Get Rid of a President
David Priess
Author : David Priess
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781541788213
How to Get Rid of a President by David Priess Pdf
A vivid political history of the schemes, plots, maneuvers, and conspiracies that have attempted -- successfully and not -- to remove unwanted presidents To limit executive power, the founding fathers created fixed presidential terms of four years, giving voters regular opportunities to remove their leaders. Even so, Americans have often resorted to more dramatic paths to disempower the chief executive. The American presidency has seen it all, from rejecting a sitting president's renomination bid and undermining their authority in office to the more drastic methods of impeachment, and, most brutal of all, assassination. How to Get Rid of a President showcases the political dark arts in action: a stew of election dramas, national tragedies, and presidential departures mixed with party intrigue, personal betrayal, and backroom shenanigans. This briskly paced, darkly humorous voyage proves that while the pomp and circumstance of presidential elections might draw more attention, the way that presidents are removed teaches us much more about our political order.
The President Will See You Now
Peggy Grande
Author : Peggy Grande
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316396462
The President Will See You Now by Peggy Grande Pdf
"Peggy Grande's memoir is the book to read on Ronald Reagan's post-presidential years.... Among the most unique and touching [books] ever done on the man... Wonderful."--The American Spectator In The President Will See You Now, devoted Reagan insider Peggy Grande shares behind-the-scenes stories, intimate moments, and insights into one of America's most beloved presidents. Grande, who started in the Office of Ronald Reagan as a college student and earned her way into a coveted role as the president's Executive Assistant, offers an unparalleled perspective on the post-presidency of a political icon. Grande's stories and never-before-seen photos show a unique, private side to a public figure and leader who reshaped conservatism, ushered in an era of prosperity, and helped spur the end of the Cold War. Grande reveals what day-to-day life was like in Reagan's California office, including the former president's relationship with the First Lady and his interactions with friends, world leaders, and everyday Americans. Grande recalls how Reagan kept a vigorous schedule for years after he left the White House, his robust engagement with others, and ongoing political advocacy. Despite his eventual Alzheimer's diagnosis, Grande shows how Ronald Reagan remained true to core beliefs, his gentlemanly kindness, and his undying hope for his country. Today the Reagan legacy looms over American politics more than ever. Grande reminds readers why: When Ronald Reagan was president, we not only loved ourselves but also loved America, and the American values he represented: faith, optimism, and patriotism.
The Next President
Kate Messner,Adam Rex
Author : Kate Messner,Adam Rex
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452175034
The Next President by Kate Messner,Adam Rex Pdf
An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents. Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine. When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone. And right now—today!—there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art—or already making change. • A breezy, kid-friendly survey of American history and American presidents • Great for teachers, librarians, and other educators • Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books have been lauded by critics and received a variety of awards. For young readers and students who loved The New Big Book of Presidents, Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, and Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents. A helpful addition to curriculums of 5th- to 8th-grade students studying U.S. History and civics and the federal government. • For readers ages 8–12 • S. history for kids • Students, librarians, teachers • 5th–8th-grade kids From award-winning author Kate Messner and New York Times bestselling artist Adam Rex comes a timely and compelling compendium about the U.S. presidents—before they were presidents. Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the New York Times, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including Nothing Rhymes with Orange and the New York Times bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich. He has worked with the likes of Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Jeff Kinney, and Neil Gaiman. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.
We the People and the President
PJ Creek,Jamie Creek
Author : PJ Creek,Jamie Creek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781626724693
We the People and the President by PJ Creek,Jamie Creek Pdf
Teachers have examined many facets of the US presidency and turned facts into graphics to communicate interesting statistics.
The Impossible Presidency
Jeremi Suri
Author : Jeremi Suri
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465093908
The Impossible Presidency by Jeremi Suri Pdf
A bold new history of the American presidency, arguing that the successful presidents of the past created unrealistic expectations for every president since JFK, with enormously problematic implications for American politics In The Impossible Presidency, celebrated historian Jeremi Suri charts the rise and fall of the American presidency, from the limited role envisaged by the Founding Fathers to its current status as the most powerful job in the world. He 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. As managers of the world's largest economy and military, contemporary presidents must react to a truly globalized world in a twenty-four-hour news cycle. There is little room left for bold vision. Suri traces America's disenchantment with our recent presidents to the inevitable mismatch between presidential promises and the structural limitations of the office. A masterful reassessment of presidential history, this book is essential reading for anyone trying to understand America's fraught political climate.
Grace for President
Kelly DiPucchio
Author : Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781368041683
Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio Pdf
A fresh, fun, and "thought-provoking" New York Times bestseller about the American electoral college and why every vote counts from bestselling and award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. "Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he's the "best man for the job" and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class's boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can't be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person! This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought -- and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
Road Show
Roger Simon
Author : Roger Simon
Publisher : Farrar Straus & Giroux
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0374251207
Road Show by Roger Simon Pdf
The irreverent columnist for "The Baltimore Sun" follows the 1988 presidential campaign trail from Iowa to New York and tells what the contest revealed about American values and aspirations
Rage
Bob Woodward
Author : Bob Woodward
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982131746
Rage by Bob Woodward Pdf
An account of the Trump presidency draws on interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, diaries, and confidential documents to provide details about Trump's moves as he faced a global pandemic, economic disaster, and racial unrest.
