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Turning on the dime Turning on the dime Anton K. Smith The differences in approach and culture between the U.S. Departments of State and Defense are stark despite the fact that these organizations are members of the same team and share related national o… OL11880413W
HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton Jonathan Allen,Jonathan Allen And Amie Parnes,Jonatan Allen And Amie Parnes "The mesmerizing story of Hillary Clinton's political rebirth, based on eyewitness accounts from deep inside her inner circle Hillary Clinton's surprising defeat in the 2008 Democratic primary brough… OL18821850W
Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Karen Blumenthal Presents the life and career of Hillary Clinton, discussing her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her life as First Lady, her time as a New York Senator, and her achievements a… OL20049707W
George Marshall George Marshall Irwin Unger,Stanley Hirshson,Debi Unger Presents a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, from his childhood and military training through his role as chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and his leadership effo… OL20288816W
The Secretary of State The Secretary of State Sam Wellman An in-deptth look at the individuals who have held the position of secretary of state and therefore have filled the critical job of handling U.S. relations with foreign powers. OL20598149W
William Henry Seward William Henry Seward Taylor, John M. A friendly yet not uncritical biography of the secretary of state in the Lincoln and Andrew Johnson Cabinets. Taylor -- who chronicled his father's life in General Maxwell Taylor (1987) -- offers nei… OL23809W
Condi Condi Antonia Felix "As National Security Advisor and a close confidant to President George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice is the most influential woman in the history of the United States government, and perhaps one of the … OL533036W
Kissinger Kissinger Marvin L. Kalb A penetrating investigation into Kissinger's complex character and rise to prominence in diplomatic circles. Bibliog. OL607390W
Paths of diplomacy Paths of diplomacy Deane Fons Heller Describes the times and lives of twenty Secretaries of State whose decisions and courage helped guide the history of the United States and the world. An appendix includes brief portraits of other Sec… OL6696143W
Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence United States The text of the Declaration of Independence is accompanied by illustrations meant to help explain its meaning. OL76208W
Soldier Soldier Karen DeYoung The first full biography of Colin Powell, from his Bronx childhood to his military career to his controversial tenure as secretary of state, with a new afterword detailing his life after the Bush Whi… OL8697374W