At 6'4"", Abraham Lincoln was our tallest president. James Buchanan was the only president who never married. Ulysses was originally President Grant's middle name and the famous S was the result of an accidental switch. From George Washington to George Bush, these and other fascinating facts come to light through this examination of the men who have held the office of United States president. This reference book offers a special perspective on the 42 men who have served as the chief executive. From date of birth to place of death, 63 comparative lists present a plethora of presidential…mehr
At 6'4"", Abraham Lincoln was our tallest president. James Buchanan was the only president who never married. Ulysses was originally President Grant's middle name and the famous S was the result of an accidental switch. From George Washington to George Bush, these and other fascinating facts come to light through this examination of the men who have held the office of United States president. This reference book offers a special perspective on the 42 men who have served as the chief executive. From date of birth to place of death, 63 comparative lists present a plethora of presidential information. Organized in a loosely chronological manner, subjects discussed include presidential families, physical characteristics, religious preferences, previous occupations, election statistics and final quotes. Each list is headed by a title and organizational notes from the author. Information is limited to facts only (free from bias or judgment) and is arranged in a useful, easy-to-reference format.
Table of Contents Preface 1. The Presidents, Alphabetically 2. Presidential Parents 3. Date of Birth 4. Astrological Signs 5. Presidential Full Names 6. First Names 7. State and Place of Birth 8. Order of Birth 9. Siblings 10. Relatives of Note 11. Religious Affiliations 12. Height 13. Education 14. Military Service 15. Age at Marriage 16. Wives 17. Wives' Vital Statistics 18. Other Loves 19. Children 20. Careers Before the Presidency 21. Political Party 22. Appointed Offices Held 23. Elected Offices Held 24. Campaign Issues 25. Popular Vote 26. Percent of Popular Vote 27. Electoral Vote 28. Percent of Electoral Vote 29. States Won 30. Percent of States Won 31. How the States Voted 32. Also-Rans 33. Age at Inauguration 34. Length of Inaugural Address 35. Living Former Presidents at Start of Term 36. Vice Presidents 37. Cabinets 38. Supreme Court Appointees 39. House Composition 40. Senate Composition 41. Presidential Accomplishments and Significant Issues 42. Vetoes 43. States Admitted During Administration 44. Constitutional Amendments 45. Wars 46. Presidential Pardons 47. White House Pets 48. Time Spent in Office 49. Age Upon Leaving Office 50. How the Presidents Relaxed 51. Places of Retirement 52. Years Lived after the Presidency 53. Last Words 54. Date of Death 55. Age at Death 56. Cause of Death 57. Place of Death 58. Burial Places 59. Presidents Who Held No Other Elected Office 60. Post-Presidential Offices 61. Vice Presidents Succeeding Presidents Who Died in Office 62. Bearded Presidents 63. Presidential Firsts, Lasts, and Onlies 64. Presidential Salaries 65. Calendar of Presidential Events 66. Presidential Quotes 67. Books by Presidents 68. Presidential Historical Sites and Libraries
Table of Contents Preface 1. The Presidents, Alphabetically 2. Presidential Parents 3. Date of Birth 4. Astrological Signs 5. Presidential Full Names 6. First Names 7. State and Place of Birth 8. Order of Birth 9. Siblings 10. Relatives of Note 11. Religious Affiliations 12. Height 13. Education 14. Military Service 15. Age at Marriage 16. Wives 17. Wives' Vital Statistics 18. Other Loves 19. Children 20. Careers Before the Presidency 21. Political Party 22. Appointed Offices Held 23. Elected Offices Held 24. Campaign Issues 25. Popular Vote 26. Percent of Popular Vote 27. Electoral Vote 28. Percent of Electoral Vote 29. States Won 30. Percent of States Won 31. How the States Voted 32. Also-Rans 33. Age at Inauguration 34. Length of Inaugural Address 35. Living Former Presidents at Start of Term 36. Vice Presidents 37. Cabinets 38. Supreme Court Appointees 39. House Composition 40. Senate Composition 41. Presidential Accomplishments and Significant Issues 42. Vetoes 43. States Admitted During Administration 44. Constitutional Amendments 45. Wars 46. Presidential Pardons 47. White House Pets 48. Time Spent in Office 49. Age Upon Leaving Office 50. How the Presidents Relaxed 51. Places of Retirement 52. Years Lived after the Presidency 53. Last Words 54. Date of Death 55. Age at Death 56. Cause of Death 57. Place of Death 58. Burial Places 59. Presidents Who Held No Other Elected Office 60. Post-Presidential Offices 61. Vice Presidents Succeeding Presidents Who Died in Office 62. Bearded Presidents 63. Presidential Firsts, Lasts, and Onlies 64. Presidential Salaries 65. Calendar of Presidential Events 66. Presidential Quotes 67. Books by Presidents 68. Presidential Historical Sites and Libraries
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