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Author : John Quincy Adams,Andrew Jackson,Martin Van Buren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : American heritage
ISBN : OCLC:889888352
Author : Kenneth W. Leish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Presidents
ISBN : LCCN:06815858
Author : Michael R. Beschloss
Publisher : New Word City, Inc.
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781612309057
Here, from American Heritage, is the story of our presidents. From George Washington’s reluctant oath-taking through George W. Bush’s leadership challenges after September 11, 2001, we view ambitious and fallible men through the new lens of the twenty-first century. Where did they succeed? Where did they fail? And what do we know now that we could not have known at the time?
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:174975369
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Marcus Cunliffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015030482643
This discussion of the Presidency as an institution is an examination of the office itself, offered on a chronological framework.
Author : Franklin Taylor
Publisher : Personal Development Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1734856319
A history of the office of the President of the United States, from 1789 to the present... This book is a perfect introduction to America's Presidents and the United States Government. Each chapter takes an education look at the life of an American President, how they rose into power, and what the country was like during their time in office. Never before has so much information been packed into one easy to read book. In Presidents of the United States of America, you will learn: Biographical details about each President's birthplace, family life, political party and other interesting trivia The headlines, scandals, heroes, and villains that defined America Presidential nicknames, famous quotes and detailed stories of ruthless Presidential Campaigns The fascinating history of the White House And so much more... Presidents of the United States of America is perfect for readers of all ages. Clear, easy to use, and full of valuable information, this book is a must for anyone interested in American history. Relive the fascinating course of the United State's history through the lives of its Presidents, from George Washington all the way up to its present leaders. A perfect resource for home and school.
Author : Kathryn Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Presidents
ISBN : 1454930780
"The most comprehensive single-volume reference work on the presidents of the United States, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the continuing evolution of the office"--Back cover
Author : Kathryn Moore
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1454943173
The most thorough, authoritative, and up-to-date single-volume reference to the presidency in print. Historian Kathryn Moore presents a riveting narrative of each president's personal and political experiences in and out of office, along with illuminating facts and statistics about each administration, fascinating timelines of national and world events, astonishing trivia, and much more. These details are woven together to present a complex and nuanced portrait of the American presidency, from the nation's infancy to today. Fully updated to include a chronology of events from 45th President Donald J. Trump's first term, and results of the 2020 election.
Author : Bill Yenne
Publisher : Crestline Books
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780785838456
Inform your vote with the history and personal stories of 45 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the most recent president, Donald Trump, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 45 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and expounding on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including each president's official White House portrait, sidebars about each and every vice president and First Lady, and interesting anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover during election season. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.
Author : Suzanne McIntire
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0471217107
The history of the United States has been characterized by ferventidealism, intense struggle, and radical change. And for everycritical, defining moment in American history, there were thosewhose impassioned voices rang out, clear and true, and whose wordscompelled the minds and hearts of all who heard them. When PatrickHenry declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!", when MartinLuther King Jr. said, "I have a dream", Americans listened and wereprofoundly affected. These speeches stand today as testaments tothis great nation made up of individuals with bold ideas andunshakeable convictions. The American Heritage Book of Great American Speeches for YoungPeople includes over 100 speeches by founding fathers, patriots,Native American and African American leaders, abolitionists,women's suffrage and labor activists, writers, athletes, and othersfrom all walks of life, featuring inspiring and unforgettablespeeches by such notable speakers as: Patrick Henry * Thomas Jefferson * Tecumseh * Frederick Douglass *Sojourner Truth * Abraham Lincoln * Susan B. Anthony * Mother Jones* Lou Gehrig * Franklin D. Roosevelt * Albert Einstein * Pearl S.Buck * Langston Hughes * John F. Kennedy * Martin Luther KingJr. These are the voices that shaped our history. They are powerful,moving, and, above all else, uniquely American.
Author : Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781401304737
Which president broke the law to prevent enslaved people from being freed? Who said, "When the president does it,that means it's not illegal"? Why does America have a president? From the heated debates among the framers of the Constitution in 1787 over an "elected king," to the creation of the presidency, and on through rich profiles of each man who has held the office, New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis takes readers on a guided tour of American history. Examining each chief executive, from the low lights to the bright lights, the memorable to the forgettable and the forgotten, Davis tells all the stories, offering rich anecdotes about real people. He also charts the history of the presidency itself, debunking myths and grading the presidents from A+ to F. For history buffs and history-phobes alike, this entertaining book may change your understanding of the highest office in the land throughout more than two hundred years of history.
Author : Kate Kelly
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595510351
"Election Day" has an interesting and complex heritage that combines the history of our voting practices and suffrage laws with the very wonderful story of how Americans have celebrated the day. Peppered with lively anecdotes and rich with the results of extensive research, "Election Day" makes entertaining reading for the armchair reader and will be a much consulted sourcebook for American history buffs and historians. The book intertwines presidential campaign history with a social and cultural history of the day as it depicts election changes throughout the past 250 years. There are entertaining anecdotes of: How voters throughout the years have voted early and often. How soldiers first got the right to vote from the battlefield. How Times Square in its heyday prepared for election eve. The role of the electronic media in modern election days. As the first popular history of our democratic process, "Election Day" takes the reader from oral voting during the colonial period right through to the present day use of optically scanned ballots. Readers accustomed to thinking of our autumn elections as orderly, well-supervised events will discover that boisterousness, fraudulence, hard drinking, and rioting have often marked the holiday in the past.
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744036633
An informative and visual guide to America's highest office, this DK Eyewitness book explores the history of the White House and the presidents who have served in it. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this beautiful visual reference book provides mini-biographies and trivia for budding historians, along with hundreds of photos that illustrate the lives of Presidents that shaped American history. Students and teachers alike will find intriguing facts in this comprehensive history book. Each president's feature starts with their early lives and takes the reader through their political careers. Discover how they came into office and what happened after they won their presidential elections. Be an eyewitness to the history of the inhabitants of the White House through full-color photographs of famous paintings, campaign memorabilia, handwritten letters, and even historical artifacts belonging to each President. As the first person to be called the President of the United States, George Washington helped unite the colonies and win independence from King George of Great Britain. Learn about his revolutionary leadership and the forging of the Constitution. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union from the American Civil War, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. The book includes a section of presidential speeches such as John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address and Ronald Reagan's Evil Empire speech. Read about other 20th century presidents such George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and the first Black president Barack Obama. This new edition introduces America’s newest Commander-in-chief Joe Biden. The History of the US Presidents From George Washington to Joe Biden DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents uses a unique integrated format with text and pictures to give insight into the lives of the men that have held the highest position in the USA. Eyewitness educational books are a favorite for school-aged students, parents, and teachers alike. Inside this fascinating visual reference book: • Includes a feature on every American President in history - right up to Joe Biden • Presidential facts and trivia in bite-sized information that is easy to follow for younger readers • Hundreds of photos of famous artworks, historical artifacts, and handwritten letters • Includes a section on some of history's famous American political speeches More from DK Books: For more interesting facts about American Presidents look for DK Books The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia. If you enjoy DK Eyewitness Books: Presidents there are over 170 Eyewitness titles to choose from, covering a large variety of topics. For more history reference books DK Eyewitness: Victorians, DK Eyewitness: Aztec, and DK Eyewitness: World War I - just a few of the titles available.
Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 1466 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006357326