The American PresidentsDoubleday, 1975 - 470 páginas From birth to manhood, presidency and post-presidency, THE AMERICAN PRESIDENTS brings to life the men who have shaped the highest office in the land and affected the course of the United States from its founding to the present day. Beginning with George Washington, who had already refused to be made king of this country when he reluctantly accepted the office of president, this fascinating book takes the reader all the way through the 2008 election of Barack Obama. Each comprehensive yet concise portrait is written to bring the man behind the office vividly to life, including the influences of childhood, education and previous careers, style, and his successes and failures as president. Revealing anecdotes, famous (and infamous) quotes, and scholarly interpretations by historians capture each man's philosophy of leadership and his vision for America. A special section of tables at the end of the book summarizes important facts about the presidents and their terms of office, including information about first ladies, vice presidents, presidential elections, Cabinets and leading officials, political control of Congress, presidential historical sites, and much more. |
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... presidential candidacy received its biggest boost when a politi- cal convention in the key state of Pennsylvania nominated him for Presi- dent in February 1824. Holding himself aloof from the campaign , as was the custom of candidates ...
... presidential candidacy received its biggest boost when a politi- cal convention in the key state of Pennsylvania nominated him for Presi- dent in February 1824. Holding himself aloof from the campaign , as was the custom of candidates ...
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... presidential ambitions , Van Buren resigned as Secretary of State in 1831 to make it easier for Old Hickory to clear his Cabinet of Calhoun adherents . Jackson rewarded Van Buren with appointment as minister to England . But , after Van ...
... presidential ambitions , Van Buren resigned as Secretary of State in 1831 to make it easier for Old Hickory to clear his Cabinet of Calhoun adherents . Jackson rewarded Van Buren with appointment as minister to England . But , after Van ...
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... presidential nomination in 1960 , Ken- nedy's voting record in the Senate became increasingly liberal . He sup- ported the compromise civil rights legislation in 1957 - the first such measure since Reconstruction days , spoke widely ...
... presidential nomination in 1960 , Ken- nedy's voting record in the Senate became increasingly liberal . He sup- ported the compromise civil rights legislation in 1957 - the first such measure since Reconstruction days , spoke widely ...
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James Madison | 13 |
James Monroe | 37 |
Andrew Jackson | 46 |
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