Presidential Inaugurations - Couverture souple

Boller Jr., Paul F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0156007592 ISBN 13 : 9780156007597

Editeur : Mariner Books, 2002

Synopsis

Paul Boller's widely admired and bestselling anecdotal histories have uncovered new aspects and revealed hidden dimensions in the lives of presidents and those who surround them. Illuminating the days and weeks from the moment our commander in chief is elected to the moment he takes office, Presidential Inaugurations provides a never-before-seen look at the events leading up to "the big day." Boller takes us along with Lincoln on his mysterious first entrance into Washington and renders the poignancy of FDR's final inauguration. We learn of the surprising appearance of Tallulah Bankhead at Truman's inauguration and relive the charming report by Jacqueline Bouvier on Eisenhower's 1953 inaugural.
Highlighting memorable moments from 1789 to 2001, Presidential Inaugurations presents the pride, passions, and prejudices of our great nation as we greet a new leader.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

PRAISE FOR PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS

"A delightful survey of the highlights and lowlights of the Great National Swearing-in."--Houston Chronicle
"[Boller] spins a lively narrative full of intriguing tidbits on the evolution of the inaugural ceremony. . . . Readers with an interest in presidential history will find it worthwhile."--Kirkus Reviews
"Written with elegance and wit, this is a wonderful addition to the very thin literature available on presidential inaugurations and is thus a valuable contribution to the field."--Library Journal
"Say it loud, say it proud: Fort Worth's own Paul Boller is simply one of the best chroniclers anywhere of American presidential history. Presidential Inaugurations . . . is informative, fascinating and a lot of fun to read."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Boller truly knows how to make American history a fun read."--American Way

Présentation de l'éditeur

Paul Boller's widely admired and bestselling anecdotal histories have uncovered new aspects and revealed hidden dimensions in the lives of presidents and those who surround them. Illuminating the days and weeks from the moment our commander in chief is elected to the moment he takes office, Presidential Inaugurations provides a never-before-seen look at the events leading up to "the big day." Boller takes us along with Lincoln on his mysterious first entrance into Washington and renders the poignancy of FDR's final inauguration. We learn of the surprising appearance of Tallulah Bankhead at Truman's inauguration and relive the charming report by Jacqueline Bouvier on Eisenhower's 1953 inaugural.
Highlighting memorable moments from 1789 to 2001, Presidential Inaugurations presents the pride, passions, and prejudices of our great nation as we greet a new leader.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mariner Books
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0156007592
• ISBN 13: 9780156007597
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 324
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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