Photographic Presidents

Author : Cara A. Finnegan
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780252052699

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Photographic Presidents by Cara A. Finnegan Pdf

Defining the Chief Executive via flash powder and selfie sticks Lincoln’s somber portraits. Lyndon Johnson’s swearing in. George W. Bush’s reaction to learning about the 9/11 attacks. Photography plays an indelible role in how we remember and define American presidents. Throughout history, presidents have actively participated in all aspects of photography, not only by sitting for photos but by taking and consuming them. Cara A. Finnegan ventures from a newly-discovered daguerreotype of John Quincy Adams to Barack Obama’s selfies to tell the stories of how presidents have participated in the medium’s transformative moments. As she shows, technological developments not only changed photography, but introduced new visual values that influence how we judge an image. At the same time, presidential photographs—as representations of leaders who symbolized the nation—sparked public debate on these values and their implications. An original journey through political history, Photographic Presidents reveals the intertwined evolution of an American institution and a medium that continues to define it.

Author : Pete Souza
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780316421836

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Shade by Pete Souza Pdf

From Pete Souza, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Obama: An Intimate Portrait, comes a potent commentary on the Presidency -- and our country. As Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza spent more time alongside President Barack Obama than almost anyone else. His years photographing the President gave him an intimate behind-the-scenes view of the unique gravity of the Office of the Presidency -- and the tremendous responsibility that comes with it. Now, as a concerned citizen observing the Trump administration, he is standing up and speaking out. Shade is a portrait in Presidential contrasts, telling the tale of the Obama and Trump administrations through a series of visual juxtapositions. Here, more than one hundred of Souza's unforgettable images of President Obama deliver new power and meaning when framed by the tweets, news headlines, and quotes that defined the first 500 days of the Trump White House. What began with Souza's Instagram posts soon after President Trump's inauguration in January 2017 has become a potent commentary on the state of the Presidency, and our country. Some call this "throwing shade." Souza calls it telling the truth. In Shade, Souza's photographs are more than a rejoinder to the chaos, abuses of power, and destructive policies that now define our nation's highest office. They are a reminder of a President we could believe in, and a courageous defense of American values.

Author : Kenneth T. Walsh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351603645

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Ultimate Insiders by Kenneth T. Walsh Pdf

Virtually unknown to the public or historians, White House photographers have developed amazing access to the presidents of the United States over the past half-century. In this book, long-time White House correspondent Kenneth T. Walsh tells their stories, emphasizing observations about the presidents the photographers got to know so well along with other key figures close to those presidents—including the first ladies, members of Congress, and important world leaders. This book shows how official White House photographers have morphed into ultimate insiders within the American presidency, allowed to observe and take pictures of nearly everything Chief Executives do related to their job. The "photogs" have often become close friends with the presidents they have served. Using these bonds of trust and their own powers of observation, they created fundamental impressions and public images of the presidents through the art of photography. Acting not only as image makers but as visual historians, they have built pictorial chronicles of the presidency—intimate narratives of America’s leaders in public and private, showing how they dealt with everyday life as well as moments of great crisis and opportunity. From children playing in the Oval Office to decisions to send troops into harm’s way, images created by White House photographers can make or break a presidential administration as well as define an era.

Author : Frank H. Goodyear
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806189260

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A President in Yellowstone by Frank H. Goodyear Pdf

On the morning of July 30, 1883, President Chester A. Arthur embarked on a trip of historic proportions. His destination was Yellowstone National Park, established by an act of Congress only eleven years earlier. No sitting president had ever traveled this far west. Arthur’s host and primary guide would be Philip H. Sheridan, the famed Union general. Also slated to join the expedition was a young photographer, Frank Jay Haynes. This elegant—and fascinating—book showcases Haynes’s remarkable photographic album from their six-week journey. A premier nineteenth-century landscape photographer, F. Jay Haynes, as he was known professionally, originally compiled the leather-bound album as a commemorative piece. As only six copies are known to exist, it has rarely been seen. The album’s 104 images are accompanied by captions written by General Sheridan’s brother, Colonel Michael V. Sheridan, who wrote daily dispatches that were distributed by the Associated Press. In his informative introduction, historian Frank H. Goodyear III provides background about the excursion and explains the historic and aesthetic significance of Haynes’s photographs. He then re-creates Arthur’s journey by reintroducing Haynes’s stunning images—along with Sheridan’s original captions—including views of the Tetons and other landmarks; portraits of President Arthur, General Sheridan, and fellow travelers engaged in activities along the route; and images of the Shoshone and Arapaho leaders who gathered to greet the visiting party. Published on the occasion of the reopening of the Haynes Photography Shop in Yellowstone, A President in Yellowstone offers a unique entry into the park’s storied past.

Author : John B. Bredar
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39076002903750

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The President's Photographer by John B. Bredar Pdf

The official companion to the "National Geographic" television special airingin November 2010, "The President's Photographer" is the intimate story of themen and women who are both visual historians and key links between the publicand the Presidents. Photos.

Author : William Morrow
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780063044913

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Trump by William Morrow Pdf

The definitive visual portrait of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, as seen through the lens of the Official White House Photographers Working with the trust and close confidence of President Trump, the Official White House Photographers are granted unprecedented freedom to accompany the First Family behind the scenes. Their images capture a side of the president unseen by the controlled gaze of the media. Now, these extraordinary photographs are shared with the nation. Selecting the finest images from the White House collection, Trump: A Presidential Portrait is a stunning all-access pass to the 45th presidency. These historic photos portray both the grandest and most intimate moments, offering an insider’s look beyond the gates of the White House, and behind closed doors of the Oval Office, the Situation Room, and Air Force One, as well as President Trump’s official trips across the nation and the world. Accompanied by quotations from the president’s speeches, Trump: A Presidential Portrait offers a unique window of many of the most consequential events of the Trump administration: the appointments of Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, the construction of the border wall, the White House Situation Room on the day of the raid that killed ISIS leader al-Baghdadi, the seventy-fifth anniversary commemoration of D-Day, and leadership of the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic. We also see President Trump perform the solemn duties of the commander-in-chief: addressing the troops at military bases across the globe, awarding the Medal of Honor, visiting Arlington National Cemetery, bearing witness in the aftermath of natural disasters. And there are intimate, private scenes of the President and First Lady at the White House, as they entertain foreign dignitaries and share quiet moments with family. Featuring more than 250 photographs in gorgeous full-color,here is the first book to gather the official photographs of the Trump White House—and an essential visual documentary of American history. The photographs in this collection have been selected with care by the editors of William Morrow and reproduced to the highest standards.

Author : Arthur H. Elliott,Francis P. Smith,Frederick J. Harrison,W.I. Scandlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Photography
ISBN : UOM:39015065554159

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International Annual of Anthony's Photographic Bulletin and American Process Yearbook by Arthur H. Elliott,Francis P. Smith,Frederick J. Harrison,W.I. Scandlin Pdf

Author : Mike McCurry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 0316192619

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The White House by Mike McCurry Pdf

THE WHITE HOUSE: THE PRESIDENT'S HOME IN PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORY covers every aspect of White House Life over the past 200 years. Witness multiple refurbishments to the house, media coverage and popular photography of the White House, and photos of its illustrious inhabitants, visitors, and even pets and illustrations. Accompanying the photographs is an incisive, informative text by renowned critic Vicki Goldberg. A rich visual history and a beautiful gift book, THE WHITE HOUSE is a must for photography and history buffs alike.

Author : Dennis Brack
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Photographers
ISBN : 0615648827

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Presidential Picture Stories by Dennis Brack Pdf

Presidential Picture Stories is about the photographers who cover the presidents, how they viewed the presidents they covered, and what the presidents thought of them. It is a unique new history of US presidents and their families. Stories about photographer s tricks, triumphs, defeats, and of course, war stories. There are stories about the iconic presidential photographs and how the photographers made them. An important part of the book tells about the tools that photographers used from Mathew Brady to today. Presidential Picture Stories is a fast history of the news picture business and a collection of delightful stories about the characters behind the cameras."

Author : David Priess
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781610395960

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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.

Author : Lawrence Jackson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780525541028

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Yes We Did by Lawrence Jackson Pdf

"Eight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do." --From the foreword by Barack Obama When Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a fellow African American, with the President of the United States. Yes We Did is filled with Lawrence's intimate photographs and reflections, as well as first-person recollections from President Obama, everyday citizens, and notable personalities including Bono, Stephen Curry, Valerie Jarrett, Admiral Mike Mullen, and others. The book is a celebration of the most inclusive and representative White House in history - where in between momentous and pivotal decisions, the President and First Lady opened the doors of the People's House to schoolkids, athletes, senior citizens, hip-hop artists, and more. For anyone who misses the humanity, grace, and undefinable "cool factor" of the Obama White House, this warm and inspiring book provides an affirming, proud, and focused lens on our history.

Author : Pete Souza
Publisher : Voracious
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780316383479

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The West Wing and Beyond by Pete Souza Pdf

Go behind the scenes of the West Wing—into the Oval Office and Situation Room, aboard Air Force One, and beyond—with #1 bestselling author and former presidential photographer Pete Souza. Pete Souza has spent more time in the Oval Office than almost any person in history. During the Obama administration alone, Souza was inside the presidential bubble for more than 25,000 hours and made nearly 2 million photographs. The result is an unprecedented view of how our democracy really works. Now Souza invites you into the inner sanctum of the American presidency, sharing rarely seen photographs and untold stories of life and work in the White House and traveling with the President around the world. The West Wing and Beyond takes you behind the scenes of consequential moments and traditions with the people who define our nation’s highest office—from the senior White House staff to the Oval Office valets. It delivers new insights into the role of the Secret Service, the seriousness of decisive meetings in the West Wing, and even some fun moments aboard Air Force One. Brimming with gorgeous photographs paired with fascinating storytelling, The West Wing and Beyond offers a one-of-a-kind look into the personalities, intrigues, and fascinating details that comprise the modern presidency. It is an essential book for every citizen who believes in American democracy.

Author : Diana H. Walker
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Presidents
ISBN : UCSC:32106016875566

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Public & Private by Diana H. Walker Pdf

The 130 photographs in Public and Private cover the public aspects of the office--from inaugurations and state dinners to cabinet meetings and press conferences--but also offer a rare, candid look at the private moments of the presidents, the first ladies, and the important figures in each administration including the Bushes at Kennebunkport and Bill and Hillary Clinton on safari in Botswana.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Assassinations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UFL:31262077186228

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Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: Photographic evidence. March 1979 by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Assassinations Pdf

Author : Eric Draper,George W. Bush
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780292745476

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Front Row Seat by Eric Draper,George W. Bush Pdf

Presents a behind-the-scenes view of the presidency of George W. Bush, from meetings with troops in war zones to relaxed times with his family to important meetings with his inner circle.