Presidents and Their Pens - The Story of White House Speechwriters (Paperback)

Presidents and Their Pens: The Story of White House Speechwriters explores 23 presidencies through the detailed analysis of speeches including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" speech, Eisenhower's farewell to the nation, and Bill Clinton's compassionate words in the wake of tragedy. Confidant and wordsmith to five Republican presidents (Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush), professor of language and noted historian James C. Humes tells how and why presidential speeches have marked milestones in our nation's history, from Washington through Obama. Readers will find out how FDR brought down the house with humor, how "Give 'em hell" Harry Truman planned his Whistle-Stop Tours, and how Ronald Reagan defied his advisors to make history at the Berlin Wall. Presenting stories of greatness as well as tragically unfulfilled promise, Presidents and Their Pens also features an introduction by author and historian Julie Nixon Eisenhower.

General

Imprint:	Hamilton Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2016
Authors:	James C. Humes
Introduction by:	Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	174
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-6727-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Speaking / pronunciation skills > Public speaking / elocution Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7618-6727-9
Barcode:	9780761867272

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