American political leaders, 1789-2000.
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Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [2000].
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1568025629 (alk. paper)
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vi, 546 pages ; 24 cm
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Published
Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [2000].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
1568025629 (alk. paper)

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General Note
Rev. ed. of: American leaders, 1789-1994. c1994.
General Note
Includes indexes.
Description
American Political Leaders: 1789-2000 is the ideal first stop for anyone who needs quick facts about the men and women whom Americans have elected to the country's most important public offices.
Description
Easy and quick to use, this handy desk reference also is comprehensive. No other volume covers such a wide variety of U.S. political leaders. As such, the book is perfect for busy librarians, researchers, and students who need names, dates, and other basic data on U.S. leaders in one convenient source.
Description
This thoroughly updated reference guides you quickly to basic biographical facts about America's political leaders -- such as birth and death dates, periods of public service, and party affiliation. The six chapters of the book -- presidents, vice presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, members of Congress, and governors -- also include descriptive and analytical text and dozens of individual separate boxes with useful information. Examples include presidential disability and succession, first ladies, presidential religious affiliations, blacks and women in Congress, Catholic and Jewish justices, presidential cabinets, and much more.
Description
Covering our country's most important elected and appointed leaders for the past 211 years, the book is organized for quick reference and easy access to questions such as: -- Who was secretary of state under Dwight Eisenhower?-- How old was Justice John Marshall when he died?-- Who was the first woman to serve in the Congress?-- How many African Americans and women have served in the Congress throughout history?
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American Political Leaders: 1789-2000, the new comprehensive desk reference from the editors of Congressional Quarterly,includes top federal officials, members of Congress since 1789, and state governors. An appendix contains additional reference tables on Congress including sessions held, leaders, and committee chairmen.
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The entire volume is thoroughly indexed to provide easy access to names and facts.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

(2000). American political leaders, 1789-2000 . CQ Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

2000. American Political Leaders, 1789-2000. CQ Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

American Political Leaders, 1789-2000 CQ Press, 2000.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

American Political Leaders, 1789-2000 CQ Press, 2000.

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