Discover how the Oval Officersquo;s occupants have made and make history
Which one was the tallest? Which one fought a duel? Which had liquor smuggled into the White House during Prohibition? And why is the president even called the president in the first place? From periwigs and knee breeches to the 24-hour news cycle and presidential Tweets, the fascinating and colorful stories of the 45 incumbents are a powerful lens through which to view U.S. history and get insight into the present.
Taking readers on a fact-filled journey through two centuries, this book examines how each individual obtained their dream (or nightmare) position, what they stood for (or against), achieved (or didnxsquo;t), and how their actions affected the countryodash;for better or worse. Andedash;remembering that presidents are people tooidash;it shows how the personal really can be political, exploring how each president;squo;s vision, strengths, and foibles helped or hindered them in building the country and their own legacy.
Accessible biographies of all presidents
Sidebars, timelines, and photos
Lists of best and worst administrations
Bonus online content, including quizzes galore to help build retention
Whether youtsquo;re a student, a history buffndash;or are even interested in becoming president yourself one daygdash;U. S. Presidents For Dummies is the perfect guide to what it takes to be leader of the free world, who has stepped up to that challenge, and how those personal histories can help us understand yesterday squo;s, today0squo;s, and even tomorrowisquo;s union.
