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4) Bill Clinton
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of the Democrat who was elected president to two successive terms, 1992 and 1996.
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The United States president preserves, protects, and defends the U.S. Constitution. Each president's term influences events in America and around the world for years to come. This biography introduces young readers to the life of George H.W. Bush, beginning with his childhood in Greenwich, Connecticut. Information about Bush's education at Yale University and his early career as an oil businessman is discussed. In addition, his family and personal...
10) Harry S. Truman
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This biography introduces readers to Harry S. Truman including his military service, early political career, and key events from Truman's administration including World War II, the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, and the Korean War.
11) Herbert Hoover
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A biography of the thirty-first president of the United States, describing his career as mining engineer, businessman, and president during the Great Depression.
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"This biography introduces readers to James A. Garfield including his early political career and key events from Garfield's administration including his surprise nomination, the Star Route Scandal, and his assassination by Charles Guiteau. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided...
13) James Buchanan
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A biography of the man who served as the fifteenth president of the United States just before the Civil War.
14) James K. Polk
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A biography of the eleventh president of the United States, discussing his personal life, education, and political career.
15) James Madison
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"This biography introduces readers to James Madison including his early political career and key events from Madison's administration including the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
16) John Adams
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Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the second president of the United States.
17) John F. Kennedy
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A brief biography of the thirty-fifth president of the United States.
20) Martin Van Buren
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Examines the life of the lawyer and politician who became the eighth president of the United States and led the country through its first serious depression.
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