Presidential Wit and Wisdom: Maxims, Mottoes, Sound Bites, Speeches, and Asides : Memorable Quotes from America's Presidents
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Genres: History, Reference
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: History, Reference
Book Type: Paperback
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From the eloquent ("It is error alone which needs the support of the government. Truth can stand by itself."--Thomas Jefferson) to the wise ("Whenever I see anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."--Abraham Lincoln) to the absurd ("Trees cause more pollution than automobiles."--Ronald Reagan), this collection of quotations is a thoroughly entertaining investigation of the character (and characters) behind all 42 U.S. presidents. Culled from speeches, journals, essays, and off-the-cuff remarks, these quotes deal with life, other politicians, major events of the day, personal philosophies, and the presidency itself. Chronologically assembled and prefaced by a brief biographical profile of each president, Presidential Wit and Wisdom contains hundreds of memorable lines.
Product Description
In honor of President's Day, a compilation of quotes from all of America's chief executives features selections from journals, speeches, letters, and other writings on topics ranging from policy to personal beliefs, accompanied by concise biographical profiles of each president.
From the eloquent ("It is error alone which needs the support of the government. Truth can stand by itself."--Thomas Jefferson) to the wise ("Whenever I see anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."--Abraham Lincoln) to the absurd ("Trees cause more pollution than automobiles."--Ronald Reagan), this collection of quotations is a thoroughly entertaining investigation of the character (and characters) behind all 42 U.S. presidents. Culled from speeches, journals, essays, and off-the-cuff remarks, these quotes deal with life, other politicians, major events of the day, personal philosophies, and the presidency itself. Chronologically assembled and prefaced by a brief biographical profile of each president, Presidential Wit and Wisdom contains hundreds of memorable lines.
Product Description
In honor of President's Day, a compilation of quotes from all of America's chief executives features selections from journals, speeches, letters, and other writings on topics ranging from policy to personal beliefs, accompanied by concise biographical profiles of each president.
