Encyclopedia of the American presidency / Michael A. Genovese.
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TextSeries: Facts on File library of American historyPublication details: New York : Facts on File, c2010.Edition: Rev. edDescription: xvii, 606 p. : ill., ports ; 29 cmISBN: - 081607366X (hc : alk. paper)
- 9780816073665 (hc : alk. paper)
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Main Library | NonFiction | 973.099 G335 | Available | 33111008860930 |
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The most up-to-date reference of its kind, ""Encyclopedia of the American Presidency, Revised Edition"" is the definitive guide to the role of the president from the American Revolution through the present day. Offering a complete account of every presidential election in U.S. history, this fully revised A-to-Z encyclopedia will make a great first stop for students and general readers looking for information on the executive branch of the American government. Its comprehensive scope spans the relationship between the executive and the other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, scandals, and more. A valuable resource that provides concise information, ""Encyclopedia of the American Presidency, Revised Edition"" contains approximately 700 entries and many wonderful black-and-white illustrations. It includes: George W. Bush; Commander in chief; Economic policy; Executive privilege; Impeachment; Iraq War; Thomas Jefferson; Military tribunals; Barack Obama; Oval office; The Secret Service; Veto power; and, White House.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Encyclopedia of the American Presidency is the definitive guide to the office of the presidency. Offering a complete account of every president in U.S. history, this fully revised A-to-Z encyclopedia will make a great first stop for students and general readers seeking information on the executive branch of the U.S. government. Its comprehensive scope spans the relationship between the executive and the other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, scandals, and more." "A resource that provides concise information, Encyclopedia of the American Presidency contains approximately 700 entries and many black-and-white photographs, as well as charts, tables, and appendix material that includes a chronology and a guide to the offices of the White House."--BOOK JACKET.