A brief biographical statement of each of the presidents of the United States, a historical view portrays the times, events, accomplishments and defeats of these significant characters

"This comprehensive guide charts an incredible historical journey through the centuries, from the Indigenous peoples, to the founding of a new country and the war that divided it, to America's extraordinary impact on the world today. With the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address, as well as state-by-state information, this groundbreaking reference book shows how the country's present and future...