... pragmatism , and shrewd political sense were indispensable to the Union cause , but Lincoln often discounted the role that he played . “ From his earliest days , " wrote biographer David Herbert Donald , “ Lincoln had a sense that ...
Administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller. Harrison's cabinet includes Attorney General William H. H. Miller, Postmaster General John Wanamaker, Secretary of the Treasury William Windom, Secretary of State ...
For the first time, by focusing closely on the dynamic give-and-take at the Constitutional Convention, Ray Raphael reveals how politics and personalities cobbled together a lasting, but flawed, executive office.
Mr. President
Offers brief profiles of all forty-four United States presidents, and lists important events that occurred during each president's administration.
These brief, easy-to-read essays portray the lives of our 42 presidents, the leaders who have come from many backgrounds and sections of the country. Photos/illustrations.
Mr. President: The First Publication from the Personal Diaries, Private Letters, Papers, and Revealing Interviews of Harry S. Truman, Thirty-second...
Chock full of information, this accessible book chronicles each president's life and times, and even highlights some funny anecdotes. The process of electing a president is clearly explained, as is the job of a president.
If you ever wished for a presidential candidate who could tell it like it is and win the hearts of everyone, this book is for you.
Mr. President: A Book of US Presidents
Chock-fullof information, the 7th edition of this accessiblemainstay chronicles each president's life and times,and even highlights some funny anecdotes. Theprocess of electing a president is clearly explained,as is the job of a president.
Chock full of information, this accessible book chronicles each president's life and times, and even highlights some funny anecdotes. The process of electing a president is clearly explained, as is the job of a president.