Search

Provides information about the American presidency, explaining what the president does, where he lives and works, how he gets elected, who helps him, and his meaning to the people of the country.

Examines various aspects of the presidency, providing some historical background and describing the election, duties, and daily activities of the president.

Describes how the president of the United States manages the government, works with Congress, and deals with leaders of other countries.

Chronicles the 1964 campaign for President of the United States, discussing the 1963 assassination of President John F.

Describes the history of Presidents Day and looks at some of the ways in which the holiday is observed.

A simple introduction to why we celebrate Presidents' Day.

Presents an introduction to President's Day, in simple text with illustrations, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

A brief biography of Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth president of the United States, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, family, and achievements as president.

Text and accompanying photographs present eight actual crises faced by American presidents followed by a list of options for a decision making policy.

Uses a variety of contemporary materials to describe and illustrate the political and personal lives of the United States presidents from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton.

Uses a variety of contemporary materials to describe and illustrate the political and personal lives of the United States presidents from George Washington to James Monroe.

Discusses the history, powers, and duties of the executive branch of the United States government including the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, and independent agencies and commissions.

Introduces the executive branch of government and how the offices of the president and the vice president function.

Presidents' Day is a day to honor U.S. presidents. Find out other interesting facts about Presidents' Day inside this book.

Chronicles the history of the American presidency, looking at how the job of chief executive has changed over the years, and draws from the collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to explore the material culture, duties, responsibilities, rituals, representations, and personal effects of the presidents.