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Us Presidents for Dummies
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The brouhaha of the 2000 presidential election has made interest in U.S. presidents soar, from school kids on up. This informative guide takes an irreverent look at these unique personalities and provides insights into the major events that influenced their decisions. Readers get a fascinating, fact-filled journey through the last two centuries that shows how our presidents have weathered public criticism and private crises -- and shaped American history. The book includes: -- Accomplishments, from Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase to Roosevelt's New Deal-- Famous words, from Lincoln's Gettysburg address to Kennedy's inaugural-- Trivia and lore, from Washington's false teeth to Taft's weight problem-- Scandals, from Sally Hemmings and Teapot Dome to Watergate and Monica Lewinsky-- Tragedies and failures, from Jackson's Trail to Tears to Johnson's Vietnam War
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