TIME for Kids Presidents of the United States

Download or read book TIME for Kids Presidents of the United States written by The Editors of TIME for Kids and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TIME For Kids presents a complete overview of our nation's chief executives from George Washington to the newly elected 45th president! Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special sections cover the election process, the branches of government, and the role of presidents in the expansion of our nation from before the 13 colonies through westward expansion. With more than 200 photographs, illustrations, portrait reproductions, and maps.