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Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
324 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers the story of how the American presidency was shaped during the Constitutional Convention, in a history that includes Gouverneur Morris, James Madison, and George Washington, each trying to see his vision for the office of the president realized.
82) The failure of the founding fathers: Jefferson, Marshall, and the rise of presidential democracy
Author
Publisher
Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
384 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 581 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Evaluates the relationships between modern presidents and their speechwriters and offers insight into the agendas behind some of history's most famous addresses, in an account that traces the careers of such figures as Ted Sorensen, Peggy Noonan, and William Safire.
Publisher
New Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xxxviii, 480 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A group of distinguished presidential historians, in a major publishing event, come together to chronicle the misdeeds and malfeasance of presidents Washington through Obama, offering unparalleled historical context for assessing the behavior of the Trump administration.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 641 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines presidential power within the context of U.S. history and the ongoing relationships presidents and ex-presidents formed with one another.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Widescreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of a man destined to both win and lose the presidency of the United States in an election landslide. An orphan, Hoover was a self-made millionaire at an early age with a expertise in leadership, crisis management, and humanitarian work. His two terms as Secretary of Commerce left a legacy that impacts Americans' way of life today. Yet, as president, his policy decisions on employment and monetary and fiscal policy...
89) U.S. presidents
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Labels common stories about former U.S. presidents as fact or fiction and teaches readers how to tell the difference between truth and rumors"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In collaboration with the White House Historical Association, National Geographic presents this authoritative overview of America's first home featuring never before published stories and photographs. Organized by theme, discover what makes the White House tick-- from its beginnings to the modern day, from the architecture, to the staff, to the first families. Learn fascinating details of the real life Downton Abbey staff who run this grand home....
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 292 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents accounts of eight U.S. presidents who assumed office at times of crisis and how they met high-stakes challenges, from Lincoln's efforts on behalf of a divided nation and FDR's strategies during the Depression to Truman's inheritance of World War II and Kennedy's role in addressing the Cold War.
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 739 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Beschloss provides a groundbreaking and often surprising saga of America's wartime chief executives. From James Madison and the War of 1812 to recent times, we see them struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, their own advisors and antiwar protesters; seeking comfort from their spouses, families and friends; and dropping to their knees in prayer. We come to understand how these Presidents were able to withstand the pressures of war -- both...
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm).
Language
English
Description
The presidency is the most important position in the American government. Who the presidents were and what they did says a lot about the American government as a whole. Explore the presidency and learn where the President lives and what the job entails. Discover what it takes to become President.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (364 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The lives and legacies of the 43 leaders of the United States. Based on the book To the Best of My Ability, The Presidents features insight from journalists, scholars, and politicians, as well as rare and unseen photographs and footage.
Author
Publisher
Nation Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
xvii, 521 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"All The Presidents' Bankers is a compelling narrative of how a small group of private bankers and their financial institutions shaped America's economy and its global position since the start of the twentieth century. Through personal, political and professional networks, these bankers strategically exercised, and continue to exercise, disproportionate control over the destiny of billions of people. Nomi Prins offers an explosive account of how this...
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