Wit And Wisdom Of The American Presidents

Over 400 memorable quotes: Coolidge's "The chief business of America is business," Carter's "Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread," Bush's "Read my lips: no new taxes," many more.

"I know only two tunes," said Ulysses S. Grant. "One of them is 'Yankee Doodle' and the other isn't." This and more than 400 other memorable comments made by Chief Executives over the past 200 years.

Here are pithy profiles of America's forty-two presidents and a collection of the most memorable things they ever said. Their words, a walk through American and world history, show us the presidents as men and as leaders; they reveal their times, and how times have changed. Organized by president and indexed by subject, this is an indispensable historical reference that casts America's presidents in a revealing new light.

A collection of 130 subject areas drawing on primary and secondary sources of 42 American presidents, giving an opportunity to look straight into the hearts, minds and souls of each of our presidents.

The best thing about the future, noted Abraham Lincoln, "is that it only comes one day at a time." This handsome gift volume abounds in memorable presidential declarations and quips. It cites all 44 chief executives, from George Washington to Barack Obama, including written and verbal comments and remarks from inside and outside the Oval Office.

Over 250 classic quotes--plus dozens of little-known tidbits!--from America's greatest leaders, from Washington to Obama! Filled with the wit and wisdom of America's presidents from Washington to Obama, this inspirational and humorous compendium is also packed with fun biographical tidbits and anecdotes—the perfect gift for this election year!

In a natural follow-up to her national bestseller "Front Row at the White House, " the dean of the White House press corps presents a vivid and personal presidential chronicle. In nine riveting chapters--one for each administration--Thomas delights, informs, spins yarns, and offers opinions on the Commanders in Chief, from John F. Kennedy through George W. Bush. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently quoted United States President. In this fascinating compendium are the best, funniest and most profound sayings of this most quotable of Chief Executives. The quotes are arranged according to subject, providing a bit of Lincoln wit and wisdom for any situation. From his youth in pioneer Illinois to the embattled White House of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln never lost his capacity for dry humor--or his extraordinary gift of eloquence.