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Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Presidents' Day holiday as well as Presidents Washington and Lincoln for whom it is named.

Discusses the establishment of the presidency in the U.S., the system of checks and balances it helps maintain, the duties of the president, and a president's average day.

Describes the history of the observation of Presidents' Day and provides information on the two presidents who are honored on this holiday.

Presents a biography of the statesman who grew up in the South during the Civil War and served as President of Princeton University, Governor of New Jersey, and President of the United States during World War I.

Presents a number of interesting facts about several U.S. presidents and includes information on the presidential office, vice presidents, first ladies, and presidents' kids.

Studies the social, economic, political, and international conditions that have shaped the presidency since 1776 and discusses the origins of the presidency, the ways it has changed over time, the history of the vice presidency, and other related topics.

Provides an introduction to the office of President of the United States, looks at how presidents are chosen, describes the work done by the U.

Primary documents examine the key issues that presidents faced from 1953 to 1969, offering arguments both for and against each president's actions and views.

Looks at what it is like to be president of the United States, discussing the daily work of the president and the background and skills needed to do the job, and provides information about the tasks done by presidents in other fields.

Presents entertaining facts on the first twenty-five U.S. presidents, George Washington to Theodore Roosevelt, covering their presidencies and personal lives.

Addresses over eight hundred questions about presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, families, campaigns, elections, major issues, wars, scandals, and tragedies connected to the office of president of the United States.

A biography focusing on the military and political career of the only grandson of a president to become president himself.

Examines the life and career of the man who served as governor of Texas and was elected the 43rd president of the United States.

The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States.