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" Encyclopedia of the American presidency / "
Michael A. Genovese.
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BL
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1016851
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b771221
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| Main Entry
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Genovese, Michael A.
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| Title & Author
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Encyclopedia of the American presidency /\ Michael A. Genovese.
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| Edition Statement
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Rev. ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Facts on File,, ©2010.
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| Series Statement
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Facts on File library of American history
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xvii, 606 pages :: illustrations, portraits ;; 29 cm.
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081607366X
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: 9780816073665
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Preface -- Entries A to Z -- Appendix I: Sections of the U.S. Constitution dealing with the presidency -- Appendix II: Chronology of presidential elections -- Appendix III: Presidents of the United States -- Rating the presidents -- White House offices -- Principal units of the Executive Office of the President: 1939-2007.
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"Encyclopedia of the American Presidency is the definitive guide to the office of the presidency. Offering a complete account of every president in U.S. history, this fully revised A-to-Z encyclopedia will make a great first stop for students and general readers seeking information on the executive branch of the U.S. government. Its comprehensive scope spans the relationship between the executive and the other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, scandals, and more." "A resource that provides concise information, Encyclopedia of the American Presidency contains approximately 700 entries and many black-and-white photographs, as well as charts, tables, and appendix material that includes a chronology and a guide to the offices of the White House."--Jacket.
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Presidents-- United States, Biography.
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Presidents-- United States, Encyclopedias.
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Presidents, Encyclopedias.
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Presidents.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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973.09/9
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JK511.G45 2010
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