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1761) James Madison
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James Madison was an important Founding Father. This appealing biography allows readers to explore the inspiring life he led as a member of the Continental Congress and as President of the United States. The detailed images, supportive text, helpful glossary, and intriguing facts work in conjunction to highlight important events that Madison took part in including the Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, and how he helped America make...
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"When the Revolutionary War ended in victory, there remained the stupendous problem of how to establish a workable democratic government in the vast, newly independent country. Three key Founding Fathers played significant roles: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. Their lives and policies could not have been more different; their relationships with each other were complex and often rife with animosity. And yet these three men led...
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Diversion Books
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[2018]
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1960 aims to take us deeper into the campaign than Theodore White's famous The Making of the President, 1960. And it does. -- Chicago Sun-Times Award-winning historian David Pietrusza's hard-edged account of the 1960 Presidential Campaign -- the bare-knuckle politics of the primaries, the party conventions' backroom dealings, the unprecedented television debates, along with hot-button issues of race, religion, and foreign policy. And, at the center...
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The University Press of Kentucky
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[2006]
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A frank and refreshing evaluation of several Chief Executives, their Directors of Central Intelligence, and even some lower in the hierarchy, Executive Secrets shines light on the development and execution of foreign policy through the understanding of the tools available, of which covert action may be least known and understood. This book is a great tool for the press, the public, and many political appointees in the National Security System. A History...
1766) I Call Him "Mr. President": Stories of Golf, Fishing, and Life with My Friend George H. W. Bush
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A Presidential Tale of Friendship, Travel, and the Great Outdoors-Newly Updated!
In I Call Him "Mr. President", Ken Raynor-head professional at Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, for thirty-eight years-tells the story of how President George H. W. Bush befriended him during Bush's annual summer sabbatical to seaside Kennebunkport. Raynor's personal relationship with Bush led him to experience everything from fishing trips to the wilds...
1767) Theodore Roosevelt
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When he was sworn in as US president in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest man ever to hold the office. He was a statesman, cowboy, soldier, hunter, naturalist, and explorer. In 1904, he was elected president by a triumphant majority. This biography delves into his time in office, during which he passed legislation to regulate big business, got broad control of railroads, conserved natural resources,...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre George Washington, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:
• Descubrir más sobre el personaje de George Washington y su vida antes y después de llegar a la política, desde que nace hasta que muere, ya retirado de la vida política
• Profundizar en el contexto histórico en el que se enmarca la vida...
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Midnight, Tuesday 6 June 1944: the beginning of D-Day, the operation to invade Nazi-occupied Western Europe and initiate the final phase of World War II. A vast undertaking, it involved 12,000 aircraft and an amphibious assault of almost 7,000 vessels. 160,000 troops would cross the English Channel during Operation Overlord, paving the way for more than three million allied troops to enter France...
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Celebrate Michelle Obama's most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the former First Lady, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Olivier (Moon, BabyLit series.)
Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Look for the companion volume, Be Bold, Baby: Oprah.
1771) Rebellion to Tyrants Is Obedience to God! Thomas Jefferson American President - Biography Grade
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Let's talk about the president who bought Louisiana - Thomas Jefferson. What was his life prior to being president? How did his life change during his early years in office? Next, read about the significance of the Louisiana Purchase. There is much to be learned from the story of Thomas Jefferson. Are you ready to read about his life?
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This title explores the creative works of US President John Adams. Works analyzed include the preface to A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America, his inaugural address, his writings on women's right to vote, and his letter on Thomas Jefferson. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Adams. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own....
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On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was later acquitted by the Senate. Earlier that summer, Trump held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. An unknown whistleblower raised concerns about the call, claiming that Trump had improperly pressured Zelensky to get involved in US politics. Over the following months, a dramatic impeachment inquiry...
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When Gerald Ford became president after the turmoil of the early 70s, Americans were ready for an honest, hardworking politician. And that is just what they got with President Ford. He was trustworthy, cooperative, and cared deeply about all Americans. His life, tougher than some and filled with character-building lessons, had prepared him for the job--from his childhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his days on the University of Michigan football...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre Napoleón Bonaparte, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos, usted podrá:
• Descubrir la vida de Napoleón y el contexto en el que vivió, marcado por la expansión francesa en un mundo dividido en coaliciones
• Entender los momentos clave para la llegada al poder de Napoleón y la formación de su Imperio, tras numerosas...
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Lyndon B. Johnson en moins d'une heure !
Le 22 novembre 1963, le monde entier est sous le choc : John Fitzgerald Kennedy, en visite officielle à Dallas, vient d'être abattu. Lyndon Baines Johnson, alors vice-président des États-Unis, sort de l'ombre et accède à l'investiture suprême. C'est le début d'un mandat des plus controversés, marqué aussi bien par l'entrée en guerre des États-Unis...
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A fun, anecdote-filled, encyclopedic look at the circumstances surrounding the deaths of every president and a few "almost presidents," such as Jefferson Davis.
Packed with fun facts and presidential trivia, The President Is Dead! tells you everything you could possibly want to know about how our presidents, from George Washington to George H. W. Bush (who was the most recent president to die), met their ends, the circumstances...
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Celebrity businessman and reality TV show host Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. Follow Trump's journey from Trump Tower to the White House, and learn about the history of the man who promises to "Make America Great Again."
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M. Şükrü Hanioğlu is the Garrett Professor in Foreign Affairs in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. His books include A Brief History of the Late Ottoman Empire (Princeton).
A biography of the founder of modern Turkey that chronicles the ideas that shaped him
When Mustafa Kemal Atatürk became the first president of Turkey in 1923, he set about transforming his country into a secular republic where nationalism sanctified...
1780) Theodore Roosevelt
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IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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