presidents

Introduces Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, covering his early years, his rise to the presidency, his policies, his critics, and more.

"... [A] young boy gives his perspective on several things the grown-ups running the country could do differently. His recommendations are both playful and profound. How much happier would be if all the adults went to kindergarten once a month to remind themselves how to play? How much safer would we be if Christmas lights were left up all year round to light everyone's way home?"--Provided by publisher.

Ranks the American presidents, from George Washington through Barack Obama, in terms of foreign relations, domestic programs, administration and intergovernmental relations, leadership and decision making, and personal qualities; and features articles that discuss the accomplishments or failures of each man in those areas.

"Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways. The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother. In Confronting the Presidents, O'Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements--or lack thereof. Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals? Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history? Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn't have much impact? How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today? And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren't working--or even sometimes when they are? These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents. Written with O'Reilly and Dugard's signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all readers of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season"--.

"When President Theodore Roosevelt welcomed the country's most visible Black man, Booker T. Washington, into his circle of counselors in 1901, the two confronted a shocking and violent wave of racist outrage. In the previous decade, Jim Crow laws had legalized discrimination in the South, eroding social and economic gains for former slaves. Lynching was on the rise, and Black Americans faced new barriers to voting. Slavery had been abolished, but if newly freed citizens were condemned to lives as sharecroppers, how much improvement would their lives really see? [This book] tells the story of how two wildly different Americans faced the challenge of keeping America moving toward the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares her account of the 2020 US election, based on her interviews with campaign officials, reporters, Supreme Court justices, and Donald Trump.

A biography of the former Turkish leader, Kemal Ataturk.

Moving into the White House when he's adopted by the president's daughter, Chester Barkingham starts sending memos on what they should do when Congress and lawmakers become deadlocked, causing Capitol Hill chaos, in this pawsitive picture book told in presidential memos.

A brief biography of President Thomas Jefferson, discussing his childhood, how he came to work in politics and more.

A relatable portrait of America's first president covers his early years as a Virginia farm boy, academic achievements, interest in sports, and the fight for American independence.