Encyclopedia of the American Presidency

by Genovese, Michael A.

• ISBN13: 9780816046997
• ISBN10: 0816046999
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Alphabetically organized entries cover the men who have served as president of the United States, as well as such topics related to the executive branch as executive privilege, the Secret Service, and Air Force One.

Author Biography

Michael A. Genovese received a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and currently teaches at Loyola Marymount University

Table of Contents

List of Entries	p. vi
Contributor List	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xiv
Entries A to Z	p. 1
Sections of the U.S. Constitution Dealing with the Presidency	p. 505
Chronology of Presidential Elections	p. 509
Selected Bibliography	p. 515
Bibliography by President	p. 520
Index	p. 527
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Excerpts

In existence for fewer than 215 years, the American presidency has a rich and fascinating history. From George Washington, who became the first president of the United States in 1789, to George W. Bush, the 43rd and current president, American presidents have led the country through many difficult periods of transition to prominence. Charged with strengthening and defending the ideals and institutions of the U.S. government, the president is probably the most powerful figure in the world today. Certainly, no other elected official exercises the same amount of responsibility with such wide-ranging influence. Throughout the world political, social, and economic policies are determined in great deal by the policies and concerns of the American president. In war and in peace, from the environment to health issues to fiscal policies to legal and legislative responsibilities, every American president faces the complex task of running the domestic and foreign policy of the world's dominant superpower.
The most current reference of its kind, Encyclopedia of the American Presidency is the definitive guide to the role of the president. Organized A to Z, the encyclopedia is a great first stop for students and general readers looking for information on the executive branch of America's government. Historical in outlook, the volume examines the U.S. presidency from the American Revolution through the present day. Its comprehensive scope spans the relationship between the executive and the other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, scandals, and more. It offers a complete account of every presidential election in U.S. history. A valuable resource providing concise information on all aspects of this important branch of the U.S. government, Encyclopedia of the American Presidency contains approximately 600 entries and many wonderful illustrations.
Entries include:
Air Force One
George W. Bush
Commander in chief
Executive privilege
Impeachment
Thomas Jefferson
Nixon doctrine
Oval office
the Secret Service
Television and the presidency
Veto power
White House.