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1 online resource (xiv, 233 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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President's position : debating the options
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President's position.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) and Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) -- Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) -- James Buchanan (1857-1861) -- Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) -- Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) -- Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877). |
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Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Summary |
The years 1849-1877 were among the most pivotal in the nation's history. Over the course of three decades, the United States endured a catastrophic civil war, abolished slavery, expanded westward and added eight states to the Union, and witnessed the beginnings of industrialization. In politics, the era saw the demise of one national party, the birth of another, and the historic leadership of Abraham Lincoln. The country also faced difficult questions of state sovereignty and federal responsibility answered ultimately by secession and war. In short, it was a time of growth, consolidation, tragedy, and triumph for a dynamic and youthful nation. This resource of primary documents and commentary covers the Taylor through Grant administrations by selecting and describing five to ten of the foremost issues of the day and showing the actual text of the president's position along with the opposing viewpoint. The presidents from 1849-1877 were men of varied backgrounds and talents. Northerners and Southerners and even Northerners with Southern sensibilities occupied the White House.; The period began and ended with war heroes as presidents; among the other men who served as president were a former textile worker, a country lawyer, and lifelong diplomat. Most of the chief executives struggled and perhaps even failed to overcome the immense challenges placed before them. By providing helpful background information and commentary about the presidents and the issues of the day in addition to the primary sources, this reference guide accurately depicts this fractious time in the country's past and provides an invaluable resources to any student of American history. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources.
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Presidents. |
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United States. |
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History. |
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19th century |
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Sources.
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1877 -- Sources.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1849-1877 |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1877. |
| Chronological Term |
1800 - 1899 |
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Humaniora Historie. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Coker, Jeffrey W.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Presidents from Taylor through Grant, 1849-1877. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002 0313315515 (DLC) 2001054705 (OCoLC)48265636 |
| ISBN |
0313011257 (electronic book) |
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9780313011252 (electronic book) |
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1280869186 |
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9781280869181 |
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0313315515 (alkaline paper) |
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9780313315510 (alkaline paper) |
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