In time for the 2015 presidential election cycle, this revised paperback edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the presidents and includes the milestones of Barack Obama's first and second terms. The Presidents Fact Book is a complete compendium of all things presidential and a sweeping survey of American history through the biographical lens of every president from George Washington to Barack Obama. Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits; career before the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more, including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants. Major primary documents from each administration—from the Bill of Rights to Barack Obama's speech on race in America—provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past in the words of those who were at the helm. Perfect for students, history buffs, and political junkies, The President's Fact Book is at once an expansive collage of our nation's 44 individual presidents and a comprehensive view of American history.
This is a revised and updated paperback edition of the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the presidents including Barack Obama.
—George W. Bush Forty-third president of the United States, 2001–2009 Full name: George Walker Bush Born: July 6, 1946, New Haven, Connecticut Parents: George Herbert Walker and Barbara Pierce Bush Spouse: Laura Welch (1946– ; m.
Completely updated with all the presidents, including Barack Obama, The Presidents Fact Book is a definitive guide to the political and personal lives of every U.S. president.
Facts about the Presidents: A Compilation of Biographical and Historical Data
A storehouse of presidential facts, data, and statistics, The Presidential Fact Book is a comprehensive and authoritative tour through the administrations of every United States president from Washington to Clinton....
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