Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America [Paperback] Cohen, Jared

Description: Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America [Paperback] Cohen, Jared This New York Times bestselling deep dive into the terms of eight former presidents is chock-full of political hijinksand dj vu (Vanity Fair) and provides a fascinating look at the men who came to the office without being elected to it, showing how each affected the nation and world. The strength and prestige of the American presidency has waxed and waned since George Washington. Eight men have succeeded to the presidency when the incumbent died in office. In one way or another they vastly changed our history. Only Theodore Roosevelt would have been elected in his own right. Only TR, Truman, Coolidge, and LBJ were re-elected. John Tyler succeeded William Henry Harrison who died 30 days into his term. He was kicked out of his party and became the first president threatened with impeachment. Millard Fillmore succeeded esteemed General Zachary Taylor. He immediately sacked the entire cabinet and delayed an inevitable Civil War by standing with Henry Clays compromise of 1850. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded our greatest president, sided with remnants of the Confederacy in Reconstruction. Chester Arthur, the embodiment of the spoils system, was so reviled as James Garfields successor that he had to defend himself against plotting Garfields assassination; but he reformed the civil service. Theodore Roosevelt broke up the trusts. Calvin Coolidge silently cooled down the Harding scandals and preserved the White House for the Republican Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression. Harry Truman surprised everybody when he succeeded the great FDR and proved an able and accomplished president. Lyndon B. Johnson was named to deliver Texas electorally. He led the nation forward on Civil Rights but failed on Vietnam. Accidental Presidents shows that history unfolds in death as well as in life (The Wall Street Journal) and adds immeasurably to our understanding of the power and limits of the American presidency in critical times. Features Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!

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Brand: Simon & Schuster

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Binding: paperback

Pages: 528

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Publication Date: 2020-01-28T00:00:01Z

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Item Name: Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America

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Book Title: Accidental Presidents : Eight Men Who Changed America

Number of Pages: 528 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Item Height: 1.4 in

Publication Year: 2020

Topic: American Government / Legislative Branch, United States / 20th Century, United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / Executive Branch

Genre: Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Weight: 14.6 Oz

Author: Jared Cohen

Item Length: 8.4 in

Item Width: 5.5 in

Format: Trade Paperback