At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Author | : Crystal Wirth |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780439351089 |
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Author | : Crystal Wirth |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780439351089 |
Author | : Daniel Abraham |
Publisher | : Eastman Studies in Music |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Music |
ISBN | : 1580469736 |
Composer, conductor, activist, and icon of twentieth-century America, Leonard Bernstein (1918-90) had a rich association with Washington, DC. Although he never lived there, the U.S. capital was the site of some of the most important moments in his life and work, as he engaged with the nation's struggles and triumphs. By examining Bernstein through the lens of DC, this book offers new insights into his life and music from the 1940s through the 1980s, including his role in building DC's artistic landscape, his political-diplomatic aims, his works that received premieres and other early performances in DC, and his relationships with the nation's liberal and conservative political elites. The collection also contributes new perspectives on twentieth-century American history, government, and culture, helping to elucidate the political function of music in American democracy. The essays in Leonard Bernstein and Washington, DC, all newly written by leading authorities, situate this important American cultural figure in the seat of United States government. The result is a fresh new angle on Leonard Bernstein, American politics, and American culture in the second half of the twentieth century. Daniel Abraham is Professor of Music at American University, Alicia Kopfstein-Penk is Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University, and Andrew H. Weaver is Professor of Musicology at The Catholic University of America.
Author | : Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2020-04-21 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0674245210 |
A constitutional originalist sounds the alarm over the presidency’s ever-expanding powers, ascribing them unexpectedly to the liberal embrace of a living Constitution. Liberal scholars and politicians routinely denounce the imperial presidency—a self-aggrandizing executive that has progressively sidelined Congress. Yet the same people invariably extol the virtues of a living Constitution, whose meaning adapts with the times. Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash argues that these stances are fundamentally incompatible. A constitution prone to informal amendment systematically favors the executive and ensures that there are no enduring constraints on executive power. In this careful study, Prakash contends that an originalist interpretation of the Constitution can rein in the “living presidency” legitimated by the living Constitution. No one who reads the Constitution would conclude that presidents may declare war, legislate by fiat, and make treaties without the Senate. Yet presidents do all these things. They get away with it, Prakash argues, because Congress, the courts, and the public routinely excuse these violations. With the passage of time, these transgressions are treated as informal constitutional amendments. The result is an executive increasingly liberated from the Constitution. The solution is originalism. Though often associated with conservative goals, originalism in Prakash’s argument should appeal to Republicans and Democrats alike, as almost all Americans decry the presidency’s stunning expansion. The Living Presidency proposes a baker’s dozen of reforms, all of which could be enacted if only Congress asserted its lawful authority.
Author | : Jeff Belanger |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781402738227 |
Filled with archival images and original illustrations, this book takes young readers on a tour of the White House, examining its history and the ghosts believed to reside there. Full color.
Author | : Kate Andersen Brower |
Publisher | : HarperCollins |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2020-12-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0062906437 |
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America—and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who’ve maintained it. Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Sure, the president of the United States works and resides there, but do you know who helps keep this historic house running? It’s no simple task, especially when there are important state events and foreign dignitaries—in addition to presidential pups, mischievous children, and even a couple of ghosts. And its Residence workers and first ladies make sure everything is in check and running smoothly. Featuring fascinating photos, fun facts, and memorable quotes from the residents and first ladies of the White House, Exploring the White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home is the perfect read for any curious kid!
Author | : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1919 |
Genre | : Oregon |
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Author | : J. B. West |
Publisher | : Open Road Media |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2013-10-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1480449385 |
In this New York Times bestseller, the White House chief usher for nearly three decades offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first families. J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—and coordinated its daily life—at the request of the president and his family. He directed state functions; planned parties, weddings and funerals, gardens and playgrounds, and extensive renovations; and, with a large staff, supervised every activity in the presidential home. For twenty-eight years, first as assistant to the chief usher, then as chief usher, he witnessed national crises and triumphs, and interacted daily with six consecutive presidents and first ladies, as well as their parents, children and grandchildren, and houseguests—including friends, relatives, and heads of state. J. B. West, whom Jackie Kennedy called “one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met,” provides an absorbing, one-of-a-kind history of life among the first ladies. Alive with anecdotes ranging from Eleanor Roosevelt’s fascinating political strategies to Jackie Kennedy’s tragic loss and the personal struggles of Pat Nixon, Upstairs at the White House is a rich account of a slice of American history that usually remains behind closed doors.
Author | : Nicole Wetsman |
Publisher | : Centennial Books |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2020-09-22 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1951274415 |
Designed to the specifications of George Washington and occupied by every U.S. President since John Adams in 1800, the White House is one of the world’s most iconic buildings and a place where history is made, literally, every day. From its opulent furnishings to its working offices, hidden spaces to public gardens and state rooms, and a stunning 3D map of the entire interior, The White House Atlas opens the doors to more than 200 years worth of fascinating stories and memorable photographs that celebrate the ultimate symbol of America’s pride, progress and power.
Author | : Walter Johnson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1960 |
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Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2019-10-15 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780578546162 |