Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The good fight The good fight Walter F. Mondale "For More Than Five Decades In Public Life, Walter Mondale has played a leading role in America's movement for social change---in civil rights, environmentalism, consumer protection, and women's righ… OL17675317W
Joe Biden Joe Biden Jules Witcover In the first definitive biography of Vice President Joe Biden, journalist Jules Witcover examines the life of a man who, with his tenacity, outspokenness, and charming smile, has shaped Washington po… OL17676692W
Fallen Founder Fallen Founder Nancy Isenberg This definitive biography of the revolutionary era villain overturns every myth and image we have of him. The narrative of America's founding is filled with godlike geniuses—Franklin, Washington, Ada… OL1855113W
First in line First in line Kate Andersen Brower Explores the lives and roles of thirteen vice presidents of the modern era, discussing the complicated relationship between president and vice president and how this connection influenced each vice p… OL19742775W
The presidents, first ladies, and vice presidents The presidents, first ladies, and vice presidents Daniel C. Diller Highlights the private and public lives of some of the most celebrated figures in U.S. politics. OL3333733W
The first book of Vice-Presidents of the United States The first book of Vice-Presidents of the United States Emalie P. Feerick,John D. Feerick An introduction to the office of Vice-President, with brief sketches of the men who have filled that post from John Adams to Walter F. Mondale. OL4298998W
Hubert Hubert Edgar Berman Humphrey's personal physician and close friend seems to have a two-fold purpose: to eulogize HH and blast those who didn't appreciate his ""sensitivity and loyalty""--like ""naturally arrogant and do… OL4803399W
American Dreamer American Dreamer John C. Culver An outstanding economist and geneticist, Henry Wallace (1888-1965) was also the personification of New Deal liberalism. In this splendid biography, former senator Culver and journalist Hyde brilliant… OL492520W
Angler Angler Barton Gellman A history of Dick Chaney's vice presidency, with an emphasis on the first term. OL5355207W