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63) What happened
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2017]
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xiv, 494 pages ; 24 cm
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"In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I?ve often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I?m letting my guard down."?Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the introduction of What Happened.
"For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. Now free from the constraints of running, Hillary...
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When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine. When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone. And right now-today!-there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing...
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Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
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"John Adams was an American patriot and Founding Father, and Abigail, his wife, was his most trusted adviser for more than fifty years. While John served in both Continental Congresses, Abigail managed their farm within earshot of cannon fire. She later advised her husband through amusing letters as he served as our first ambassador to Great Britain. And when John was elected America's first vice president and our second president, Abigail vowed to...
72) Mounting fears
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President Will Lee is having a rough week. There are some loose nukes in Pakistan--and a rogue CIA agent--that might just trigger World War III if Lee's diplomatic efforts fall short. It's up to Holly Barker, Lance Cabot, and a few other Stuart Woods series regulars to save the world--and the upcoming election.
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Publisher
Crown Forum
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
x, 258 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, color portraits ; 25 cm
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Since publication of his bestselling book In the President's Secret Service, investigative reporter Ronald Kessler has continued to penetrate the wall of secrecy that surrounds the U.S. Secret Service, breaking the story that Secret Service agents who were to protect President Obama hired prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia and revealing that the Secret Service allowed a third uninvited guest to crash a White House state dinner. Now, Kessler presents...
74) President Squid
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A giant squid decides that he has the right stuff to be President Squid.
75) Kamala Harris
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Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
76) CatStronauts
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Series
CatStronauts volume 3
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
volumes (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant.
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Let Every Nation Know is the first book of its kind-a historical biography in Kennedy's own words. Combining a remarkable audio CD of Kennedy's most famous speeches, debates and press conferences with the insights of two of America's preeminent historians, the result is a unique look at the world-changing words and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
78) Absolute power
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In the midst of burgling a lavish mansion belonging to a prominent billionaire, Luther Whitney, an aging crook, is shocked to find the President of the United States in a lustful embrace with the billionaire's wife. However, when the president becomes violent with his lover, prompting Secret Service agents to murder her in cold blood, Luther finds himself running for his life. Now, to clear his name, Luther must expose the most powerful man in the...
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Anchor Bay Films
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 146 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society. Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela with Justin Chadwick directing.
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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
104 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm.
Description
As the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically the first President to be assassinated.
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