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A chronicle of America's leaders paths to the presidency, the events that defined their terms, and the activities that they pursued after leaving office. It includes photos or paintings of the president and an excerpt from a speech.

In the 219 years since George Washington's inauguration, many individuals have aspired to become president. A select few have achieved this goal. This book chronicles these leaders' paths to the presidency, the events that defined their terms, and the activities that they pursued... Read Full Overview

Updated to include the 2012 election results, this book includes biographies of each president since George Washington was first inaugurated in 1789. Readers will learn of the presidents' back-grounds, their political careers, the changes they saw, and the causes they championed... Read Full Overview

A chronicle of America's leaders paths to the presidency, the events that defined their terms, and the activities that they pursued after leaving office. It includes photos or paintings of the president and an excerpt from a speech.

This popular, value-priced book for historians of all ages is newly revised to include a biography of the 43rd president of the United States, along with his wife and First Lady. Features photos and a timeline of events that affected decisions of each president.