An Illustrated Guide to Modern American Presidents

This illustrated encyclopedia of American presidents provides an overview of the memorable figures who have made their mark on American political history in the 20th and 21st centuries including Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, John F Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Barrack Obama. It includes an analysis of each leader as politician, statesman and private individual, setting each president in the context of major social, political and economic developments, and discussing their influence on the course of history. It also charts the momentous social and economic history of the times, including the building of the Panama Canal, the San Francisco earthquake, the Wall Street Crash, silent movies, radio, television, space travel and the internet, as well as the rise of popular culture. More than 240 photographs, newsreel images, maps and paintings provide a visual account of each era, making this a valuable reference for those interested in America’s social and political history.