Presidents Fact Book, The

Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits; career before the presidency; a behind-the-scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more, including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants. Major primary documents from each administration–from the Bill of Rights to Barack Obama’s speech on race in America–provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America’s storied past in the words of those who led the nation.