The American Presidents Washington To Tyler

Author : Robert A. Nowlan
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476601182

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The American Presidents, Washington to Tyler by Robert A. Nowlan Pdf

As of 2012, only 43 men have held the office of the President of the United States. Some have been sanctified and some reviled. This historical work addresses the careers of the first ten presidents, men who made vital contributions not only to the office of the presidency, but to the course of the fledgling nation. From Washington through Tyler, every term is recounted in detail and each presidential profile provides as many as a hundred quotations (with full source notes) by the president, his friends, family, historians, and others. Each profile ends with an extensive bibliography of books about the president, his principles and policies, and also provides suggestion for further reading. Rigorously nonpartisan in approach, this detail-rich text describes the early years of what may well be one of the most demanding jobs in the world.

Author : Various
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-12
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547512141

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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: John Tyler by Various Pdf

"A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents: John Tyler" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Gary May
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781429939218

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John Tyler by Gary May Pdf

The first "accidental president," whose secret maneuverings brought Texas into the Union and set secession in motion When William Henry Harrison died in April 1841, just one month after his inauguration, Vice President John Tyler assumed the presidency. It was a controversial move by this Southern gentleman, who had been placed on the fractious Whig ticket with the hero of Tippecanoe in order to sweep Andrew Jackson's Democrats, and their imperial tendencies, out of the White House. Soon Tyler was beset by the Whigs' competing factions. He vetoed the charter for a new Bank of the United States, which he deemed unconstitutional, and was expelled from his own party. In foreign policy, as well, Tyler marched to his own drummer. He engaged secret agents to help resolve a border dispute with Britain and negotiated the annexation of Texas without the Senate's approval. The resulting sectional divisions roiled the country. Gary May, a historian known for his dramatic accounts of secret government, sheds new light on Tyler's controversial presidency, which saw him set aside his dedication to the Constitution to gain his two great ambitions: Texas and a place in history.

Author : Megan M. Gunderson
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781098212414

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John Tyler by Megan M. Gunderson Pdf

This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Edward P. Crapol
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780807882726

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John Tyler, the Accidental President by Edward P. Crapol Pdf

The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as "His Accidency." In this biography of the tenth president, Edward P. Crapol challenges depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution. Instead, he argues, Tyler manipulated the Constitution to increase the executive power of the presidency. Crapol also highlights Tyler's faith in America's national destiny and his belief that boundless territorial expansion would preserve the Union as a slaveholding republic. When Tyler sided with the Confederacy in 1861, he was branded as America's "traitor" president for having betrayed the republic he once led.

Author : Dee Lillegard
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0516013939

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John Tyler by Dee Lillegard Pdf

A biography of the Virginian who became tenth president of the United States upon the death of William Henry Harrison.

Author : John Tyler
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020939486

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John Tyler by John Tyler Pdf

Written by John Tyler himself, this book is a fascinating account of one of America's most enigmatic presidents. Tyler, who served as president from 1841 to 1845, was known for his stubbornness and independent streak, which often put him at odds with members of his own party. In this book, Tyler reflects on his presidency, his political philosophy, and the issues that defined his era, offering readers a unique perspective on this often-overlooked figure in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jane C. Walker
Publisher : McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110152951

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John Tyler by Jane C. Walker Pdf

Presents the presidency of John Tyler, the first vice-president to ascend to the office upon the death of a standing president, describing his success in establishing diplomatic relations with China and annexing Texas.

Author : Joan Bumann,John Patterson
Publisher : Pages Publishing Group
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1997-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0874068363

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Our American Presidents by Joan Bumann,John Patterson Pdf

Highlights the achievements, in and out of office, of the presidents and gives interesting facts about their families.

Author : Betsy Ochester
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0516228501

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John Tyler by Betsy Ochester Pdf

John Tyler, elected vice president under William Henry Harrison was the first vice president to succeed to the presidency when Harrison died only one month into his term. When Tyler vetoed bills passed by his Whig party in congress, his cabinet resigned, and he was expelled from the party, becoming the "President without a party," and was the target of violent demonstrations. After his wife died in the White House, Tyler courted and married Julia Gardiner, 30 years his junior, and she became the most admired White House hostess since Dolley Madison. His major accomplishment was the annexation of Texas, which he signed into law in the last week of his term. Book jacket.

Author : Richard Wigginton Thompson
Publisher : Indianapolis : Bowen-Merrill
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Presidents
ISBN : UOM:39015033869507

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Recollections of Sixteen Presidents from Washington to Lincoln by Richard Wigginton Thompson Pdf

Author : JOHN S.C. ABBOTT
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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LIVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM WASHINGTON TO THE PRESENT TIME by JOHN S.C. ABBOTT Pdf

Author : Carole Chandler Waldrup
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476605166

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Wives of the American Presidents, 2d ed. by Carole Chandler Waldrup Pdf

Their personalities often set the tone for Washington society, from Julia Tyler's open hospitality to Sarah Polk's somber religious devotion. Some, like Abigail Adams, had little formal schooling. Others, such as Pat Nixon and Hillary Clinton, earned college degrees. There were those who outlived their spouses as well as women who died before seeing their husbands realize their presidential dreams. In spite of differing circumstances, these presidential wives influenced--sometimes overtly and often inadvertently--everything from domestic political agendas to foreign policy through their relationships with their husbands. This book discusses the lives and circumstances of the women who have been married to an American president. It emphasizes the relationship each wife had with her husband and the ways in which this contributed to the success or failure of his presidency. Details include birthplace, upbringing, political viewpoints and final resting place. Chapters are also included on women such as Hannah Van Buren and Jane Wyman, who although married to men who eventually became president, never became first lady.

Author : Norma Lois Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015014891629

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The Presidencies of William Henry Harrison & John Tyler by Norma Lois Peterson Pdf

On balance, Peterson concludes, Tyler demonstrated exemplary executive skills, and his presidency deserves more credit than it received for what was accomplished--and preserved--under difficult circumstances.

Author : Homer F. Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Presidents
ISBN : UCAL:B4373704

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The Presidents' Last Years by Homer F. Cunningham Pdf

These 35 men who have served as president have lived an average of 12 years after they left the White House. Time has obscured the fact that Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and Ulysses S. Grant all died bankrupt. Or that John Tyler in his last days prepared to fight against the United States prior to the Civil War. The fascinating narratives in this book describe these shifts from public to private lives against the backdrop of the social and political currents of their day. All 35 deceased presidents are covered; those who died in office have their final weeks and days described. The scholar or general reader will learn as much about the presidents' personalities from their years of retirement as from their years in office. A poignant and meaningful body of history has now been assembled about the office of the president and the men who have served.