Overview

This book covers the development of the presidential office within the context of constitutional interpretations of presidential power and socio-political and economic developments, as well as foreign affairs events, from 1789-2015. It provides details on the men who have held the office, and biographies of vice presidents, unsuccessful candidates for the office, and noteworthy Supreme Court and other appointees.     The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Presidency contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on the development of the institution of the presidency, and details the personalities, domestic and foreign policy governing contexts, elections, party dynamics and significant events that have shaped the office from the Founding to the present day. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Presidency.

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Author:   Richard S. Conley
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.962kg
ISBN:  

9781442257641

ISBN 10:   1442257644
Pages:   550
Publication Date:   15 December 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendixes 1.Election History and Presidential Administrations 2.Presidential Approval Data, Truman-Obama 3.Presidential Rankings, Washington - Obama 4.Presidential Vetoes, Washington - Obama 5.Presidential Success in Congress and Legislative Position-Taking, Eisenhower – Obama 6.Presidential Party Margins in Congress, 1953-2012 7.Presidential Nominations to the Supreme Court, 1789-2010 8.Judgeship Appointments by Presidents, 1933-2012 9.Cabinet Departments and Year Established 10.Executive Office of the President (as of December 2012) 11.Number of Employees in the Executive Office of President, 1953-2012 12.White House Chiefs of Staff (Truman-Obama) 13.List of White House Press Secretaries (Truman-Obama) 14.List of Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 15.Executive Orders, Washington-Obama (First Term) 16.Signing Statements: Annual Average by President, Truman-Obama (First Term) 17.Major Speeches by Presidents, Truman-Obama (First Term) 18.Annual Presidential Press Conferences, Coolidge-Obama (First Term) 19.Percent Turnout in Proportion to Voting Age Population, Presidential Elections, 1828-2012 20.Coattails: Presidential Seat Gains/Loss in the House and Senate, Presidential Election Years, 1932-2012 21.Mid-Term Elections: Seat Gain/Loss for the President’s Party in the House and Senate, 1934-2010 22.Economic Data by Presidency,1953-2012 (Unemployment Rate, Inflation, Outlays, Surplus/Deficitt) 23.Instances Reported Under the War Powers Resolution, 1975-2009 Bibliography About the Author

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This title in Rowman and Littlefield's series of essential information on a broad range of subjects covers all aspects of the U.S. presidency. Author Conley is a specialist on presidential-congressional relations, particularly the modern period. The main entries in the A-Z arrangement are clear, succinct, balanced, and comprehensive, including unsuccessful candidates (e.g., Robert LaFollette and George Wallace) and related topics, such as the war in Iraq. The book is enhanced by cross-references, see also references, a wide range of helpful appendixes, and an extensive bibliography, which includes 2014 works. This will be valuable for 2016 election questions and afterward in public and academic libraries. Booklist

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Richard S. Conley is associate professor of political science at the University of Florida. His research areas include the presidency, presidential-congressional relations, and comparative executives and legislatures. He has written numerous articles, book chapters, and several books, including the Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era, Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era, and . Historical Dictionary of the Clinton Era.

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