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By Chernow, Ron2004., Adults, Penguin Press Call No: BIOG 973.4 Availability:1 of 1 At Your LibraryClick here to view Click here to view More... Summary Note: Ron Chernow tells the story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn America. Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. Chernow's biography argues that the political and economic greatness of today's America is the result of Hamilton's countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. Chernow here recounts Hamilton's turbulent life: an illegitimate, largely self-taught orphan from the Caribbean, he came out of nowhere to take America by storm, rising to become George Washington's aide-de-camp in the Continental Army, coauthoring The Federalist Papers, founding the Bank of New York, leading the Federalist Party, and becoming the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Historians have long told the story of America's birth as the triumph of Jefferson's democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton. Chernow presents an entirely different man, whose legendary ambitions were motivated not merely by self-interest but by passionate patriotism and a stubborn will to build the foundations of American prosperity and power. His is a Hamilton far more human than we've encountered before -- from his shame about his birth to his fiery aspirations, from his intimate relationships with childhood friends to his titanic feuds with Jefferson, Madison, Adams, Monroe, and Burr, and from his highly public affair with Maria Reynolds to his loving marriage to his loyal wife Eliza. And never before has there been a more vivid account of Hamilton's famous and mysterious death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July of 1804.
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-- Amelia Bedelia for mayor2001, c1999., Ages 4-8, HarperCollins Call No: E PAR Edition: 1st Harper Trophy ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: An I can read book.Summary Note: Amelia Bedelia misunderstands what her employer wants her to do, and ends up campaigning for the office of mayor.
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c2002., Ages 4-8, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: J HIST 973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.
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c2010., Adult, Harper Call No: POL 973.932 092 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin describes the strengths and virtues of Americans, shares her thoughts on history, culture, and values, and explains how she relies on American values to guide her vision for the future of the United States.
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2020., Adults, Center Street Call No: AUD HEG Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Pete Hegseth explores whether the election of President Donald J. Trump was sign of a national rebirth, or instead the final act of a nation that has surrendered to Leftists who demand socialism, globalism, secularism, and politically-correct elitism.
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By Meacham, Jon2009., Adult, Random House Trade Paperbacks Call No: BIOG 973.5 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A thought-provoking study of Andrew Jackson chronicles the life and career of a self-made man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the United States, critically analyzing Jackson's seminal role during a turbulent era in history, the political crises and personal upheaval that surrounded him, and his legacy for the modern presidency.
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c1990., Zondervan Pub. House Call No: SPIR 236 .9 Edition: Rev. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Points out the concentration of economic, political, and military power that flows from the oil wells of the Middle East. That is the reason why the Bible points to that area as the stage for final battle.
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2020.]., Adults, Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Call No: POL 324.27 Edition: [First Threshold Editions hardcover edition.]. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "Political activist and social media star Candace Owens explains all the reasons how the Democratic Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she and many others are turning right."--
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c1996., Adult, Simon & Schuster Call No: HIST 973.929 092 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: An analysis of the Whitewater investment scandal that continues to plague President and Mrs. Clinton, beginning in 1978 and covering events through the 1992 campaign and into 1994 when an independent counsel was appointed to investigate the issue. Includes a summary of developments between 1994 and January 1996.
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c1992., 5-8, Abdo & Daughters Call No: J HIST 947.085 3 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: The Rise & fall of the Soviet UnionSummary Note: Examines events in the Soviet Union during the era of Breshnev, with an emphasis on the political climate of the period.
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-- Life of an American president George Herbert Walker Bush.By Meacham, Jon[2024]., Adult, Random House Call No: BIOG 973.928 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "The lavishly illustrated The Call to Serve is an intimate, illuminating portrait of the 41st U. S. President, a man many know mainly through his politics. Jon Meacham brings the leader vividly to life, including as a man dedicated to political and moral leadership, and to a life marked by the strong values of integrity and respect for others that Bush learned during his childhood. Bush pursued a life of service to America and to others, including through action in the Pacific during World War II, his political rise to Congressman in Texas, then his serving as U. S. Ambassador to the UN, director of the CIA, Vice President during the administration of Ronald Reagan, and as President. Set against the historical background of periods in America during the 20th and 21st century, this book celebrates the legacy of a man many people do not know, whose bedrock beliefs in honesty and respect for the dignity of others led to a life of leadership viewed as a call to serve. Obama said towards the end of Bush's life that he put the country first, throughout his life, 'both before he was president, while he was president, and ever since.' "--
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2018., Ages 7-10, Little Simon Call No: G KIR Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Captain Awesome Volume: #20.Summary Note: Eugene runs for second-grade class president against Meredith Mooney, but must find a way to prove he is best for the job without revealing either of their secret identities.
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[2019]., Adults, Dutton Call No: FIC DAV Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "From the dramatic redbrick facade to the sweeping staircase dripping with art, the Chelsea Hotel has long been New York City's creative oasis for the many artists, writers, musicians, actors, filmmakers, and poets who have called it home--a scene playwright Hazel Riley and actress Maxine Mead are determined to use to their advantage. Yet they soon discover that the greatest obstacle to putting up a show on Broadway has nothing to do with their art, and everything to do with politics. A Red scare is sweeping across America, and Senator Joseph McCarthy has started a witch hunt for Communists, with those in the entertainment industry in the crosshairs. As the pressure builds to name names, it is more than Hazel and Maxine's Broadway dreams that may suffer as they grapple with the terrible consequences, but also their livelihood, their friendship, and even their freedom. Spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s, The Chelsea Girls deftly pulls back the curtain on the desperate political pressures of McCarthyism,the complicated bonds of female friendship, and the siren call of the uninhibited Chelsea Hotel"--
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c2008., Adult, Kensington Books Call No: FIC MIC Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: SisterhoodSummary Note: The seven women of the Sisterhood fear their latest mission may be too difficult to pull off, but with the promise of a full presidential pardon as their reward, the group decides to take a risk and try to uncover who is behind a government conspiracy.
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-- Commander-in-chief[2015]., Adults, G. P. Putnam's Sons Call No: FIC CLA Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Jack Ryan novel Volume: #11Summary Note: "With fifty thousand Russian troops poised to invade a NATO nation, can Jack Ryan move swiftly enough to stop [Russian president Valeri] Volodin's grand plan of global conflict and conquest?"--Book jacket.
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-- No spin assessments from Washington to Biden.2024., Adult, St. Martin's Press Call No: HIST 176.1 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways. The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother. In Confronting the Presidents, O'Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements--or lack thereof. Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals? Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history? Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn't have much impact? How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today? And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren't working--or even sometimes when they are? These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents. Written with O'Reilly and Dugard's signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all readers of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season"--
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-- Constitution & the founding of a new nation[2014]., Young Adult, ReferencePoint Press, Inc. Call No: J HIST 342.7302 9 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Understanding American historySummary Note: Provides an introduction to the Constitution and founding of the United States of America.
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-- United States (1968 to the present)c2008., 5-8, Weigl Publishers Call No: J HIST 973.92 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Presidents of the United StatesSummary Note: Chronicles seven presidential administrations from Richard M. Nixon to George W. Bush that profiles their early years, political careers, presidency, and legacy.
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2001, Dreamworks Pictures Call No: DVD VID Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Ppower comes at a stunning price, in this electrifying thriller that features riveting performances by an allstar cast.
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-- Crown.[2021]., Adults, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Call No: DVD TV Series Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: The story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign of the United Kingdom, and how it helped to shaped the latter part of the twentieth century.