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"Throughout the history of the United States, only nine men have become president without having first been elected. These men were elevated to the Oval Office by the death or failure of a standing president, and their legacies are as mixed as their circumstances. This book evaluates the simila...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "Throughout the history of the United States, only nine men have become president without having first been elected. These men were elevated to the Oval Office by the death or failure of a standing president, and their legacies are as mixed as their circumstances. This book evaluates the similarities and distinct differences of these men, their varying degrees of ambition and readiness, and how they each handled this responsibility thrust upon them. Some became presidential legends, while others are counted among the worst presidents of all time. Their shared stories can shed light on America's political development during the last two centuries, and on what the next might hold"-- |
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| spelling | Harmon, F. Martin, 1951- author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjygY6Cy3MHcwj7RVm9Yyd http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2014021722 Presidents by fate : nine who ascended through death or resignation / F. Martin Harmon. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019] ©2019 1 online resource : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Print version record. Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction: Common bond, shared burden -- Preface: A unique fraternity -- Prologue: Hometown disappointment -- John Tyler : establishing precedent -- Millard Fillmore : repeating history -- Andrew Johnson : lack of temperament -- Chester Alan Arthur : the unlikeliest president -- Theodore Roosevelt : never one who enjoyed it more -- Calvin Coolidge : boom times -- Harry Truman : better than expected -- Lyndon Johnson : political disciple -- Gerald Ford : restoration project -- Tyler, Texas, and setting the record straight -- Fillmore and the seeds of discontent -- The first Johnson struggles to measure up -- The surprising story of Chester Alan Arthur -- America's change agent : Theodore Roosevelt -- Reinventing "Silent Cal" Coolidge -- Overachieving with "Give 'em Hell Harry" -- The second Johnson weaves a powerful web -- Gerald Ford : right man for a time gone wrong -- Where they rank -- Humble beginnings; absence of ambition -- Accidental similarities -- Party abandonment or abdication -- Racial ramifications -- Alternate agendas -- Lasting accomplishments and what ifs -- Political pros or system politicians -- Epilogue: it will happen again. "Throughout the history of the United States, only nine men have become president without having first been elected. These men were elevated to the Oval Office by the death or failure of a standing president, and their legacies are as mixed as their circumstances. This book evaluates the similarities and distinct differences of these men, their varying degrees of ambition and readiness, and how they each handled this responsibility thrust upon them. Some became presidential legends, while others are counted among the worst presidents of all time. Their shared stories can shed light on America's political development during the last two centuries, and on what the next might hold"-- Provided by publisher Presidents Succession United States History Case studies. Presidents United States Biography. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106470 Vice-presidents United States Biography. Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State. bisacsh Presidents fast Presidents Succession fast Vice-presidents fast United States fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq Biography https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019215 Case Reports https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002363 Biographies fast Case studies fast History fast Biographies. lcgft http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026049 Case studies. lcgft http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2017026140 Biographies. rvmgf Études de cas. rvmgf Print version: Harmon, F. Martin, 1951- Presidents by fate. Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019] 9781476677422 (DLC) 2019028354 (OCoLC)1090284794 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2238033 Volltext CBO01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2238033 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Harmon, F. Martin, 1951- Presidents by fate : nine who ascended through death or resignation / Introduction: Common bond, shared burden -- Preface: A unique fraternity -- Prologue: Hometown disappointment -- John Tyler : establishing precedent -- Millard Fillmore : repeating history -- Andrew Johnson : lack of temperament -- Chester Alan Arthur : the unlikeliest president -- Theodore Roosevelt : never one who enjoyed it more -- Calvin Coolidge : boom times -- Harry Truman : better than expected -- Lyndon Johnson : political disciple -- Gerald Ford : restoration project -- Tyler, Texas, and setting the record straight -- Fillmore and the seeds of discontent -- The first Johnson struggles to measure up -- The surprising story of Chester Alan Arthur -- America's change agent : Theodore Roosevelt -- Reinventing "Silent Cal" Coolidge -- Overachieving with "Give 'em Hell Harry" -- The second Johnson weaves a powerful web -- Gerald Ford : right man for a time gone wrong -- Where they rank -- Humble beginnings; absence of ambition -- Accidental similarities -- Party abandonment or abdication -- Racial ramifications -- Alternate agendas -- Lasting accomplishments and what ifs -- Political pros or system politicians -- Epilogue: it will happen again. Presidents Succession United States History Case studies. Presidents United States Biography. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106470 Vice-presidents United States Biography. Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State. bisacsh Presidents fast Presidents Succession fast Vice-presidents fast |
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| title | Presidents by fate : nine who ascended through death or resignation / |
| title_auth | Presidents by fate : nine who ascended through death or resignation / |
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| title_full | Presidents by fate : nine who ascended through death or resignation / F. Martin Harmon. |
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| topic | Presidents Succession United States History Case studies. Presidents United States Biography. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85106470 Vice-presidents United States Biography. Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State. bisacsh Presidents fast Presidents Succession fast Vice-presidents fast |
| topic_facet | Presidents Succession United States History Case studies. Presidents United States Biography. Vice-presidents United States Biography. Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State. Presidents Presidents Succession Vice-presidents United States Biography Case Reports Biographies Case studies History Biographies. Case studies. Études de cas. |
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