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"A treasury of American Presidents by historian Ken Burns"--
Burns explores the legacy of each of America's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each two-page spread covers the basic facts of the era, the man, and an important aspect of his presidency.
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"All The Presidents' Bankers is a compelling narrative of how a small group of private bankers and their financial institutions shaped America's economy and its global position since the start of the twentieth century. Through personal, political and professional networks, these bankers strategically exercised, and continue to exercise, disproportionate control over the destiny of billions of people. Nomi Prins offers an explosive account of how this...
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Taking readers behind the scenes of one of America's most consequential presidencies, a journalist with unprecedented access to the White House reveals how President Joe Biden and his seasoned team have battled to achieve their agenda, delivering a surprising portrait of politics on the edge.
10) Presidents' Day
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Discusses Presidents' Day, including how it began, how it is celebrated, and more.
12) Under this roof: the White House and the presidency-- 21 presidents, 21 rooms, 21 inside stories
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"Like taking a tour of the White House with a gifted storyteller at your side!"
Why, in the minutes before John F. Kennedy was murdered, was a blood-red carpet installed in the Oval Office? If Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom, where did he sleep? Why was one president nearly killed in the White House on inauguration day—and another secretly sworn in? What really happened in the Situation ...
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Provides an overview of the memorable figures who have made their mark on American political history including Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, John F Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Barack Obama. This title includes an analysis of each leader as politician, statesman and private individual.
15) Presidents' Day
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Split pages of English and Spanish teach basic reasons for our holidays.
20) Presidents' Day
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A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day.