The American Presidents: Biographies of the Chief Executives from George Washington to Barack OBama

David C. Whitney; Robin Vaughn Whitney

ISBN 10: 1606520520 / ISBN 13: 9781606520529

Published by Readers Digest, 2009

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Synopsis:

With scrupulous scholarship and engaging immediacy, The American Presidents illuminates the lives, times, and legacies of the 44 men who have shaped the office and our nation. This perennial best-seller is now completely up-to-date, including a full profile of the first African American commander-in-chief, President Barack Obama. Includes: *Close-up portraits capturing each president's trials and triumphs, ambitions and fears, battles with Congress, bold decisions, and haunting mistakes *At-a-glance tables highlighting key facts about the presidents and their terms, first ladies, vice presidents, presidential elections, cabinets, and political control of Congress *A sweeping tour of presidential historic sites, including the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kansas, and the Coolidge Homestead in Plymouth, Vermont *Timelines at the start of each section, which provide a brief overview of each president's major life events *Lively anecdotes revealing the influence of each man's childhood, education, and previous career on his style, successes, and missteps in office *Quotes from the presidents and reflections from their contemporaries and historians REVIEW

About the Author: The late David C. Whitney was an author of American history. His books include Founders of Freedom, The American Legacy, Two Dynamic Decades, and The People of the Revolution: Colonial Spirit of '76. His wife, Robin Vaughn Whitney, has revised and updated this volume.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The American Presidents: Biographies of the ...
Publisher: Readers Digest
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
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