Presidents Fact Book Revised and Updated The Achievements, Campaigns, Events, Triumphs, Tragedies and Legacies of Every President from George Washington to Barack Obama

by Harris, Bill; Matuz, Roger

• ISBN13: 9781579128890
• ISBN10: 1579128890
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-04
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Summary

Arranged chronologically for easy reference, The Presidents Fact Book profiles every one of our 44 U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, offering not only biographical facts but all the details that characterize each administration. Among the many subjects covered in each profile are key legislation, diplomatic triumphs, profiles of cabinet members, Supreme Court appointments, foreign and domestic policies, a look at the president'¬"s background and personal life, loads of little-known facts about hobbies and eccentricities, and much more. Includes a thousand photographs, engravings, and drawings.

Author Biography

Bill Harris is a freelance editor and the author of One Thousand New York Buildings as well as sixteen other books about New York. He worked at The New York Times for twenty-five years and was a licensed New York City tour guide before moving to Dallas, Texas, where he currently resides.

Roger Matuz writes about American History and culture and develops electronic resources in conjunction with school, academic, and trade publishers.  His areas of specialty include popular culture and media.  He lives in Michigan.