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"Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit.

In this book the author describes how the U.S. Government works. The role the national, state, and local governments play is explained.

"The United States may be a relatively young country, but in just over 240 years of independence, the United States has had more than 40 presidents.

Presents a collection of brief biographical sketches of every U.S.

Hugh Sidey White House historian and the veteran writer of Time magazine's popular column "The Presidency", has reported on America's Presidents for Life and Time magazines since 1957.

Profiles the life of the forty-third president of the United States, includes information about his early life, his first term as president, and coverage of his 2004 reelection campaign and subsequent election for a second term.

An introduction to the executive branch of the United States government that discusses the duties of the president and vice president, how one is elected into office, and the relationships between the White House and the legislative and judicial branches.

An introduction to the presidency that explains what the president's job is at home and abroad, in times of peace and war, and discusses the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, and life in the White House.

"President James Garfield was walking through a train station when a gunman shot him in the back.

Relive the extraordinary Presidency of Barack Obama through White House photographer Pete Souza's behind-the-scenes images and stories--some published here for the first time--with a foreword from the President himself.

An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch of the United States government, describing how to become president, government branches, and foreign policy.

Presents information on each of the presidents of the United States from George Washington to President-elect Barack Obama, and describes the process of electing a president.

An overview of the U.S. federal holiday of Presidents' Day. Describes the holiday's meaning, history, symbols, and celebrations.

Contains an introduction to celebrating President's Day, in simple text with illustrations, including information on what charateristics and abilities a president uses.

Explains what holidays are, reviews the history of Presidents' Day, introduces U.