Hail to the ChiefGeorge Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789. Since then, the hoighest office in the land has been occupied be forty-two different people, individuals whose ideals and aspirations have shaped our country as we know it.Illustrated with over one hundred photographs, posters, and prints from the archives of the Library of Congress--often called "the stroehouse of the national memory" -- as well as from presidential libraries across the country, here is a captivating glimpse into the public and private lives of our nation's presidents. [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Library Of Congress Books .

There are 94 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Martin W. Sandler is the author of more than 50 books, two of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His book, The Story of American Photography / An Illustrated History for Young People (Little Brown) received The Horn Book Award. Mr. Sandler has also won seven Emmys for his television work and has taught American history and American studies at both the University of Massachusetts and Smith College.