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"The charming and charismatic Theodore Roosevelt left a legacy that is still strong today.

"Theodore Roosevelt was thrust into the presidency after William McKinley's assassination in 1901.

An unprecedented eight-part survey of the personal lives and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval Office.

Profiles the lives and political careers of all forty-five U.S. Presidents along with a brief history of the presidency, overview of the three branches of government, and a history of America's First Ladies.

"A historical survey of the United States presidency, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role as executive and influential presidents such as Andrew Jackson"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information about President Barack Obama and how government and the job of the president works.

From master storyteller and historian H. W. Brands comes the riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America's future in the aftermath of World War II.

"The first in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the White House Chiefs of Staff, whose actions--and inactions--have defined the course of our country What do Dick Cheney and Rahm Emanuel have in common? Aside from polarizing personalities, both served as chief of staff to the president of the United States--as did Donald Rumsfeld, Leon Panetta, and a relative handful of others.

Focusing on his pre-White House years, this book looks at the life and career of Donald Trump, businessman, real estate developer and forty-fifth president of the United States.

Little-known facts, colorful habits, and the favorite foods of each of the 43 men who were elected to be the President of the United States.

A collection of essays by political historians that offer a critical look at the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States, discussing the big issues that shaped the Obama years, including the conservative backlash, race, the financial crisis, health care, crime, drugs, counterterrorism, Iraq and Afghanistan, the environment, immigration, education, gay rights, and urban policy.

Photographs, portraits, and artifacts provide brief introductions to the lives of every President and First Lady from George and Martha Washington to George and Laura Bush.

Looks at the job of president of the United States, describes where the president lives, what they do and more.

"The strength and prestige of the American presidency has waxed and waned since George Washington.