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Forty-three Americans have held the job of President of the United States. Each has a story, be it one of vision, accomplishment, conflict, scandal, triumph, or tragedy. And each story is at the center of the national story, a part of what we all experience. History buffs find endless fascination and a greater understanding of America today in the colorful personalities and momentous events that surround the Oval Office.

If you want the complete take on U. S. presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush, youll appreciate U. S. Presidents for Dummies. Written in a lively style by a history professor at the University of Texas, this fun guidebook of chief executives is packed with information, factoids, and memorable quotes. Inside, youll find out which president:

  • Promised to only serve one term, and kept his word!
  • Was a great person but a rotten president
  • Campaigned on nothing but image in the n ineteenth century!
  • May be the most underrated president in history
  • Had his own distributor bringing liquor to the White House during Prohibition!
  • Appointed the first female cabinet member
  • Pushed through the first civil rights legislation after the end of the Civil War
  • Said of himself, I am a man of limited talents from a small town. I dont seem to grasp that I am president

U. S. Presidents for Dummies offers a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to be the leader of the free world, and who has stepped up to the challenge. Dividing the ranks of presidents into chronological groups for a broader, historical understanding of the office, this book discusses:

  • The birth and evolution of the presidency
  • Ineffective presidents
  • Forgettable presidents
  • Working up to the Civil War
  • Reconstruction presidents
  • Becoming a force in the world
  • Instituting the Imperial Presidency
  • Todays changing dynamics and the Presidency

A treasury of information, this book features an easy-to-comprehend style and sharp historical analysis. Sidebars, photos, timelines, and best and worst lists make U. S. Presidents for Dummies a historical blast to read and a must-have for understanding the state of both yesterdays and todays union.

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US Presidents For Dummies by Marcus A Stadelmann Associate Professor of - photo 1
U.S. Presidents For Dummies

by Marcus A. Stadelmann

Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Tyler

US Presidents For Dummies Published by Wiley Publishing Inc 111 River St - photo 2

U.S. Presidents For Dummies

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Copyright 2002 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Published simultaneously in Canada

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2002100246

ISBN: 978-0-7645-0885-1

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About the Author

Marcus A. Stadelmann is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Stadelmann received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Riverside in 1990, and has subsequently taught at universities in California, Utah, and Texas.

He presently teaches classes on American government and comparative politics. In addition he has given many public lectures on American presidential elections and international topics such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and German unification and has presented papers at national and regional academic conferences.

Dr. Stadelmanns other publications include The Dependent Ally-German Foreign Policy from 1949 to 1990. In addition, Dr. Stadelmann has contributed chapters to many books and has published numerous academic articles.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to the people who had the most impact on my life, my parents Wolfgang and Heidi, my wife Betsey, and my two daughters Katarina and Holly.

Authors Acknowledgments

Special thanks go to my wife Betsey and my two daughters Katarina and Holly. They kept me on track for the last months, supported me in this endeavor, and patiently waited until my work was done. Without their support, this work would not have been possible.

I would also like to express my gratitude to my editor, Kathleen Dobie, who did an excellent job working with me on the book. Without her input, this book would not have become what it is today. Finally, I would like to thank my technical editor, James Newsom, who spent countless hours making sure that this work was as perfect as possible.

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Introduction

O ver the last 213 years, 42 men have dominated U.S. politics and history. Although almost every American can name the current president, less than half can tell you the name of the vice president or the Senate majority leader. No other office within the U.S. government has received as much attention as the presidency.

The successes and failures of the chief executive have become a staple of U.S. culture. Every year, the media spends thousands of hours disseminating information on their virtues and shortcomings. Their biographies become best sellers. The public marvels at their childhood plights and adult accomplishments. Stories about their personal lives and office conduct have become ingrained in American culture and literature. The public revels in the presidents personal shortcomings and failures, and eagerly laps up scandals involving them. From Jeffersons affair with a slave, to the corruption of the Grant and Harding administrations, to Bill Clintons sex scandals, the public is mesmerized by the presidents and their activities.

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