Historical dictionary of the U.S. presidency
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Historical dictionary of the U.S. presidency
(Historical dictionaries of U.S. politics and political eras / Jon Woronoff, series editor)
Rowman & Littlefield, c2016
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Bibliography: p. 459-501
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book covers the development of the presidential office within the context of constitutional interpretations of presidential power and socio-political and economic developments, as well as foreign affairs events, from 1789-2015. It provides details on the men who have held the office, and biographies of vice presidents, unsuccessful candidates for the office, and noteworthy Supreme Court and other appointees.
The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Presidency contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on the development of the institution of the presidency, and details the personalities, domestic and foreign policy governing contexts, elections, party dynamics and significant events that have shaped the office from the Founding to the present day. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Presidency.
Table of Contents
Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendixes
1.Election History and Presidential Administrations
2.Presidential Approval Data, Truman-Obama
3.Presidential Rankings, Washington - Obama
4.Presidential Vetoes, Washington - Obama
5.Presidential Success in Congress and Legislative Position-Taking, Eisenhower - Obama
6.Presidential Party Margins in Congress, 1953-2012
7.Presidential Nominations to the Supreme Court, 1789-2010
8.Judgeship Appointments by Presidents, 1933-2012
9.Cabinet Departments and Year Established
10.Executive Office of the President (as of December 2012)
11.Number of Employees in the Executive Office of President, 1953-2012
12.White House Chiefs of Staff (Truman-Obama)
13.List of White House Press Secretaries (Truman-Obama)
14.List of Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
15.Executive Orders, Washington-Obama (First Term)
16.Signing Statements: Annual Average by President, Truman-Obama (First Term)
17.Major Speeches by Presidents, Truman-Obama (First Term)
18.Annual Presidential Press Conferences, Coolidge-Obama (First Term)
19.Percent Turnout in Proportion to Voting Age Population, Presidential Elections, 1828-2012
20.Coattails: Presidential Seat Gains/Loss in the House and Senate, Presidential Election Years, 1932-2012
21.Mid-Term Elections: Seat Gain/Loss for the President's Party in the House and Senate, 1934-2010
22.Economic Data by Presidency,1953-2012 (Unemployment Rate, Inflation, Outlays, Surplus/Deficitt)
23.Instances Reported Under the War Powers Resolution, 1975-2009
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