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Book SynopsisFor reference librarians, journalists, social media managers, history buffs, and more, a treasure trove of information about the U.S. presidency for each day of the year from the popular, award-winning White House journalist Paul Brandus. The Atlantic calls Brandus one of the top Washington insiders you should follow on Twitter (@WestWingReport).
For each of the 366 days of the year, Brandus offers little-known, fascinating facts; historical anecdotes; and pithy quotations from and about the 45 presidents of the United Statesfrom George Washington to Donald Trump. This Day in Presidential History will surprise its readers with the inside information that Brandus has uncovered in his years on the White House beat.
Here are stories that span war and peace, sex and scandal, frivolity and tragedyand everything in between, including
* the night Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth met at Ford''s Theatre17 months before Booth''s crime,
* the advice Richard
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This is a treasure trove of presidential moments large and small that together illuminate not just our commanders in chief, but the character and evolution of the nation they led. -- Jill Lawrence, commentary editor and columnist, USA Today * Forum for Development Studies *
What a treasure Paul Brandus has given us! If you like history, you will love this book. The fascinating stories and colorful anecdotes Brandus has assembled will greatly enrich your understanding of all our presidents. -- Larry J. Sabato, director, University of Virginia Center for Politics and author of The Kenneday Half-Century
