Famous Presidents

September 20, 2016

With the US election fast approaching, we've decided to take a look at our books which involve some of the most famous Presidents. This unique collection doesn't feature the same old biographies, but rather showcases these Presidents through interesting new perspectives or situations. So grab a seat by the fire with FDR and immerse yourself in the legacy of these famous men. 

1 Lincoln's Personal Life

Lincoln's Personal Life

Nathaniel Wright Stephenson | Biography

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN - Chronicles the personal life of Abraham Lincoln, including the profound effects that the Civil War had on the 16th President of the United States.

2 The Fireside Chats of FDR

The Fireside Chats of FDR

Franklin Delano Roosevelt | History (Academic)

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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - A collection of Roosevelt's famous fireside chats to the American public.

3 Washington's Masonic Papers

Washington's Masonic Papers

George Washington | History (Academic)

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GEORGE WASHINGTON - Correspondence from George Washington to his Masonic fellowship. 

4 Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

E. S. Ellis | Biography

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THOMAS JEFFERSON - Biography of the Third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, with focus on the achievements for which he yearned to be remembered in his public life. 

5 Letters to His Children

Letters to His Children

Theodore Roosevelt | History (Academic)

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT - A collection of letters to his children. 

6 The Creation of the Intelligence Community

The Creation of the Intelligence Community

Central Intelligence Agency | History (Academic)

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HARRY S. TRUMAN - President Truman shuttered the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) as an unneeded, wartime-only special operations/quasi-intelligence agency. Then quickly recognized that a secret information vacuum loomed and urged the creation of something to replace OSS. These previously declassified documents present the creation of CIA, culminating in the National Security Act of 1947.

7 Historical Beginnings: The Federal Reserve

Historical Beginnings: The Federal Reserve

Roger T. Johnson | History (Academic)

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WOODROW WILSON- This document provides historical facts surrounding President Woodrow Wilson during the time when the Federal Reserve Act was signed. It notes the importance of this law and how it has come to help society through the establishment of a central banking system.

8 Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant

Grant | History (Academic)

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ULYSSES S GRANT - The much admired general and president. First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.

9 Ronald Reagan: Intelligence and the End of the Cold War

Ronald Reagan: Intelligence and the End of the Cold War

Central Intelligence Agency | History (Academic)

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RONALD REAGAN - Reagan, in the old narrative, simply could not be the architect of anything positive while president. That perspective has hwoever changed as history deepens. 

10 US Presidential Inaugural Addresses

US Presidential Inaugural Addresses

presidents | History (Academic)

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VARIOUS - A compendium of the important inaugural addresses of the US president from Washington to Wilson. 

11 Bonus AudioBook: Declaration of Independence

Bonus AudioBook: Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson | Humour

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Note: AudioBooks are reserved for VIP Members. The Declaration of American Independence in Homer Simpson's voice, read by classically trained English actor Silas Hawkins.