The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
The Smithsonian Institution
http://americanhistory.
si.edu
/presidency/home.html
To tell the story of the American presidency, the National
Museum of American History, located on the National Mall
in Washington, D.C., will feature a range of new media
and interactive experiences. The key storytellers,
however, are the more than 900 artifacts on
view in "The American Presidency," most
drawn from the museum’s holdings of more than 3
million objects, by far the largest collection of its kind in the nation.
Source:
http://americanhistory.
si.edu
/presidency/home.html
American Presidents' Blog
Lorenzen, Michael and Jenny Weber
http://www.american-presidents.org/
This blog features links to and posts about assorted
topics relating to the lives of past Presidents. Posts cover
recipes, parties, life at
the White House, and other fun facts pertinent
to inauguruations past and present.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Barack Obama
Barack Obama for America
http://www.barackobama.com
This site features Barack Obama's position papers, blog, info
on the recent campaign, and two terms in office.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Documentary Photographs of Presidential Inaugurals
The Smithsonian Institution
https://web.archive.org/web/20090320071710
/ttp://photo2.si.edu/inaugural/
inau_top/inaugural.html
This site features photos and sound files from Presidential inaugurations
from 1881 to 1997. The navigation is straightforward though
there is no video and not all the photos are of fantastic
quality or particularly large and detailed. This is an archived page, and yes the images are broken.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
"I Do Solemnly Swear..."
Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov
/ammem/pihtml/
"I Do Solemnly Swear . . .": Presidential Inaugurations
is a collection of approximately 400 items or 2,000
digital files relating to inaugurations from George
Washington's in 1789 to George W. Bush's
inauguration of 2001. This presentation
includes diaries and letters of presidents
and of those who witnessed inaugurations,
handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses,
broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs,
prints, photographs, and sheet music.
Source:
http://memory.loc.gov
/ammem/pihtml/
Inaugural
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
http://inaugural.senate.gov/
"The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural
Ceremonies (JCCIC) plans and executes all Inaugural activities
at the United States Capitol, including the Inaugural
swearing-in ceremony of the President and
Vice President of the United States and the traditional Inaugural luncheon
that follows. " This
site maintains a schedule of events with information on obtaining tickets to at least some of them.
Source: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and Eileen H. Kramer
List of Presidents of the United States
Wikipedia.org
http://en.wikipedia.org
/wiki/List_of_Presidents
_of_the_United
_States
An overview article and table with images that gives brief
details on the lives of past United States Presidents.
Note: Wikipedia has no paid fact checkers so please
make sure a more standard source confirms the accuracy of
any information. The site also has a link to a site
on past presidents maintained by the United States White House.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Official Presidential Inaugural Medals
oin and Medal Collectors' Assylum
http://inauguralmedals.
com/Inaugurals
/Index.htm
Though not quite photographs, inaugural medals have a
bit more gravitas than the average souvenir. Besides seeing Presidential
likenesses struck in metal offers a somewhat different and
rather interesting set of illustrations. This web site includes
Presidents from most past inaugurations, including
some obscure ones. Barack Obama's medal is not yet available.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Schedule -- Presidential Inaugural Committee
Presidential Inaugural Committee
http://www.pic2009.org
/pages/schedule/
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) has outlined a
preliminary schedule of official inaugural events that underscores a
commitment to organizing activities that are inclusive and
open to the public. The
following events will take place in the nation’s
capital between Sunday, January 18th and Wednesday, January 21st.
Source:
http://www.pic2009.org
/pages/schedule/
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This display celebrates Barack Obama's Inauguration on January 20, 2009 as well as all things inaugural and Presidential writings in general. The written material and web sites cover everything from Presiential pets to, policy statements, to memorabilia.
Aikman, David.
A Man of Faith: The Spiritual Journey of George W. Bush.
Nashville, TN: W. Publishing Group, 2004.
Call Number: BR516 .A45 2004
More than any other world leader in recent times, George W.
Bush is a man of faith? A conservative Christian who has
brought the power of prayer and
the search for God's will into the Oval Office. His faith
has proven to be a bedrock of strength and resolve during two of the most tumultuous years in our nation's history.
Source:
http://books.google.com
Bush, George W.
A Charge to Keep.
New York: Morrow, 1999.
Call Number: F391.4.B87 A3 1999
The [then] governor of Texas and presidential candidate offers
a political memoir addressing many of the issues
that may decide the presidential election in 2000.
Source: http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Carter, Jimmy.
Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems.
New York: Times Books, 1995.
Call Number: PS3553.A78144 .A79 1995
A handsome little thing it is, presenting 44 humble yet competent
enough poems, each illustrated with a drawing by Carter's
granddaughter. Disposed in four groups thematically
entitled "People," "Places," "Politics," and
"Private Lives," the 44 are about half lightly
nostalgic, often keenly evocative, autobiographical narratives
and half blunt and simple reflections of his famously charitable political and social convictions.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Always-Reckoning-Other-Poems
-Carter/dp/0812924347
Carter, Jimmy.
Palestine: Peace not Apartheid.
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2006.
Call Number: DS119.7 .C3583 2006
The former president draws on his
understanding of Middle East history and his personal
relationships with regional leaders to share
an assessment of what he believes is necessary
to bring lasting peace to Israel while preserving Palestinian dignity.
Source:
http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Clinton, Bill and Al Gore.
Putting People First: How We Can All Change America.
New York: Times Books, 1992.
Call Number: E884 .C55 1992
Both voices on the Democratic ticket share their views on the
state of American government and their proposals for
implementing meaningful change.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com/
Putting-People-First-Change
-America/dp/0812921933
Clinton, Hillary Rodham.
Dear Socks, Dear Buddy.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998.
Call Number: E886.2 .D48 1998
irst pets have always been popular, including
such notables as FDR's Scottish terrier, Fala;
Caroline Kennedy's pony, Macaroni; and
Amy Carter's cat, Misty. President
Clinton's cat, Socks, and his chocolate Labrador,
Buddy, have also managed to attract quite
a few fans since landing in the White House,
the majority being curious children who
have lots of interesting questions and aren't
shy about sharing! In Dear Socks,
Dear Buddy: Kids' Letters to the First
Pets, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gathers
together more than 80 full-color photographs
of the dynamic duo and 50 letters to them
from kids across the United States and
offers answers to their most-often-asked questions.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Dear-Socks-Buddy-Letters
-First/dp/0684857782
Clinton, Hillary Rodham.
It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.
Call Number: HQ792.U5 C57 1996
The First Lady, a longtime child advocate, expresses her
concerns for the children of today's world and offers her
ideas for developing our society into one
that values children's unique contributions.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Takes-Village-Hillary-Rodham
-Clinton/dp/0684825457
Gore, Albert.
An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming.
New York: Viking, 2007.
Call Number: QC981.8 .G56 .G668 2007
In this adapted version of the recent documentary film’s companion,
the former vice-president details the factors contributing
to the growing climate crisis, describes changes to the
environment caused by global warming, and discusses the
shift in environmental policy that is needed to avert disaster.
Source:
http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Halperin, Mark.
The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President:
Where the Candidates Come from, What They
Believe, and How to Make Your Choice.
New York: Harper Perennial, 2007.
Call Number: E901 .H35 2007
A guide to the 2008 presidential candidates provides an
overview of each candidate, covering their basics, which
includes career, religion, and education; their stand on
the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and
other significant issues; and their strengths and weaknesses.
Source:
http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Hiber, Amanda Ed.
Is the U.S. Ready for a Minority President?
Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2008.
Call Number: JK528 .I8 2008
Essays discuss whether minority candidates, including women, African Americans,
Mormons, and Hispanics, have a fair chance of becoming president of the United States.
Source:
http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Hoopes, Jame.
Hail to the CEO: The Failure of George W. Bush and the Cult of Moral Leadership.
Westport, CT: Praeger, 2008.
Call Number: E903.3 .H66 2008
In this short of tightly argued work, Hoopes presents a clear
thesis: George W. Bush has misunderstood and misused
his moral authority as president....Hoopes argues that
a misguided moral superiority animates decision making in
the Bush White House, blinding them to the perils of abusing power...
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Hail-CEO-Failure-George
-Leadership/dp/0313347840
Jones, Charles O.
The American Presidency: A Very Short Introduction.
New York: Oxford University Press, 2007.
Call Number: JK516 .J636 2007
As America stands poised at the start of another electoral rollercoaster,
this "Very Short Introduction" is a timely guide to
the process from a professor of political science. It
is a brief history, a friendly explanation and a reassurance
that enough checks and balances exist to ensure that
whoever we get next year can't do too much harm.
Which is good to know, given the current guy.
Source:
http://www.independent.co.uk
/arts-entertainment/books
/reviews/paperback-the-
american-presidency-by-charles-
o-jones-767186.html
Kennedy, John F.
Profiles in Courage.
Harper Perennial. 2006.
Call Number: E176 .K4 2006
Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1956, Profiles in Courage
resounds with timeless lessons on themost cherished of virtues and
is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is, as
Robert Kennedy states in the foreword, "not just stories of
the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future." What
happens to the country, to the world, depends on
what we do with what others have left us.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Profiles-Courage-
Perennial-Classics-Fitzgerald
/dp/0060955449
McCain, John.
Faith of my Fathers.
New York: Random House, 1999.
Call Number: E840.8.M467 .A3 1999
As the 2000 presidential campaign heats up, Republican hopeful McCain,
the senior senator from Arizona, weighs in with the most
engrossing book to appear in a long time from a presidential candidate.
Writing with Salter, his administrative assistant, McCain carefully avoids the
pitfalls of self-promotion, knowing that he has a larger, more
interesting story to tell than merely why he wants to be president.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Faith-My-Fathers-
John-McCain/
dp/0375501916
Obama, Barack.
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream.
New York: Crown, 2006.
Call Number: E901.1 .O23 .A3 2006
The [then] junior senator from Illinois discusses how to
transform U.S. politics, calling for a return to
America’s original ideals and revealing how they
can address such issues as globalization
and the function of religion in public life.
Source:
http://gilfind.gsu.edu
Obama, Barack.
Change We Can Believe in: Barack Obama's Plan to Rnew America's Promise.
New York: Three Rivers Press, 2008.
Call Number: E901.1 O23 .033 2008
At this defining moment in our history, Americans are hungry
for change. After years of failed policies and failed politics
from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American
dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new
kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be
honest about the challenges we face, and move this
nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Change-We-Can-Believe-
Americas/dp/0307460452
Washington, DC.
New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1992.
Call Number: F192.3 .W3225 2003
Insight City Guides are the next generation in travel guides.
Lively essays by local writers, hundreds of full-color photos,
dozens of maps, a user-friendly format, and expert advice
on the not-to-be-missed attractions all come together in
the most portable, affordable, comprehensive travel guide on the
market. KEY FEATURES *Magazine-style instant orientation such
as money-saving tips, activities for kids, free attractions,
website addresses, and insider advice.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
/Insight-City-Guide-
Washington-Guides
/dp/981258160X
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