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World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
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Offers a behind-the-scenes look at James and Dolley Madison, from their courtship, to James's presidency, his stuggle to avert war and the British invasion of Washington, D.C., to retirement at Montpelier and Dolley's role as hostess to the presidents.
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Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the life of this fascinating couple, from the nation's struggles with civil rights and mounting concerns over Vietnam to the space race and the tragic assassination of John on Nov. 22, 1963.
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Series
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at John and Abigail Adams, from the turmoil of the American Revolution, through John's terms as vice president and president, to John's death on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826.
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Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at this dynamic couple, whose relationship provided comfort and strength throughout the maelstrom of the Revolutionary War, through George's two-term, precendent-setting presidency, and into their retirement at George's estate, Mount Vernon, in 1797.
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Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of this vibrant couple, from George's high-profile investment in the Texas Rangers baseball team and the couple's six years in the Texas governor's mansion to raising twin daughters and weathering the storm after the controversial 2000 presidential election.
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Series
Publisher
World Almanac
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes look at this ramarkable couple, follows them through their struggling movie careers, Ronald's stint as governor of California, the couple's eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt on his life, the announcement of Ronald's Alzheimer's disease, and his death in 2004 at the age of ninety-three.
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Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, from Franklin's struggle with polio and strong leadership during World War II to Eleanor's evolution from a reluctant first lady to 'Eleanor everywhere', a champion of the poor and disadvantaged.
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