Presidential Inaugurations

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Artist
Boller, Paul F.
ISBN
9780156007597
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0156007592
ISBN-13
9780156007597
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2241632

Product Key Features

Book Title
Presidential Inaugurations
Number of Pages
324 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Presidents & Heads of State, Customs & Traditions, United States / General
Publication Year
2002
Features
Reprint
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Paul F. Boller Jr.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

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Trade
Reviews
Boller Jr. (Presidential Anecdotes, Presidential Campaigns) here examines the events and controversies surrounding Presidential inaugurations. While some critics see Boller's work in general as "Presidency-lite," he is to be applauded for bringing to a general audience an engaging and entertaining work that is accessible to the public at large. Written with elegance and wit, this is a wonderful addition to the very thin literature available on Presidential inaugurations and is thus a valuable contribution to the field. Examining many of the human-interest stories behind the inaugural ceremony, Boller looks at how the President-elect got to Washington, DC, the often inclement weather, the inaugural addresses (most of which are quite forgettable), the swearing-in ceremony, the evolution of the parade and balls, and a host of other interesting aspects of this oft-neglected national spectacle. This fine book will be of wide interest to the attentive public., PRAISE FOR PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS "A delightful survey of the highlights and lowlights of the Great National Swearing-in."-- Houston Chronicle "[Boller] spins a lively narrative full of intriguing tidbits on the evolution of the inaugural ceremony. . . . Readers with an interest in presidential history will find it worthwhile."-- Kirkus Reviews "Written with elegance and wit, this is a wonderful addition to the very thin literature available on presidential inaugurations and is thus a valuable contribution to the field."-- Library Journal "Say it loud, say it proud: Fort Worth's own Paul Boller is simply one of the best chroniclers anywhere of American presidential history. Presidential Inaugurations . . . is informative, fascinating and a lot of fun to read."-- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Boller truly knows how to make American history a fun read."-- American Way, PRAISE FORPRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS "A delightful survey of the highlights and lowlights of the Great National Swearing-in."--Houston Chronicle "[Boller] spins a lively narrative full of intriguing tidbits on the evolution of the inaugural ceremony. . . . Readers with an interest in presidential history will find it worthwhile."--Kirkus Reviews "Written with elegance and wit, this is a wonderful addition to the very thin literature available on presidential inaugurations and is thus a valuable contribution to the field."--Library Journal "Say it loud, say it proud: Fort Worth's own Paul Boller is simply one of the best chroniclers anywhere of American presidential history.Presidential Inaugurations. . . is informative, fascinating and a lot of fun to read."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Boller truly knows how to make American history a fun read."--American Way, Emeritus Texas Christian University professor Boller specializes in presidential trivia; his previous books include Presidential Anecdotes (1996), Presidential Campaigns (1996), and Presidential Wives (1989). In this volume, he departs from the chronological approach one might expect; after a discussion of the precedent-setting first inauguration in 1789, he offers topical chapters. His subjects include the selection of inauguration day, problems posed by weather over the years, and the elements of the inauguration process: the night before, the morning procession, the formal installation of vice president and president, inaugural addresses, and receptions, parades, and balls. Boller closes with sometimes telling vignettes, a list of inaugural "firsts," and a selection of inaugural wisdom. A number of Boller's previous volumes have been book-club selections, so libraries should anticipate interest in his latest effort. Mary Carroll
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Reprint
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Paul Boller's widely admired and bestselling anecdotal histories have uncovered new aspects and revealed hidden dimensions in the lives of presidents and those who surround them. Illuminating the days and weeks from the moment our commander in chief is elected to the moment he takes office, Presidential Inaugurations provides a never-before-seen look at the events leading up to "the big day." Boller takes us along with Lincoln on his mysterious first entrance into Washington and renders the poignancy of FDR's final inauguration. We learn of the surprising appearance of Tallulah Bankhead at Truman's inauguration and relive the charming report by Jacqueline Bouvier on Eisenhower's 1953 inaugural. Highlighting memorable moments from 1789 to 2001, Presidential Inaugurations presents the pride, passions, and prejudices of our great nation as we greet a new leader., Paul Boller's widely admired and bestselling anecdotal histories have uncovered new aspects and revealed hidden dimensions in the lives of presidents and those who surround them. Illuminating the days and weeks from the moment our commander in chief is elected to the moment he takes office, "Presidential Inaugurations" provides a never-before-seen look at the events leading up to "the big day." Boller takes us along with Lincoln on his mysterious first entrance into Washington and renders the poignancy of FDR's final inauguration. We learn of the surprising appearance of Tallulah Bankhead at Truman's inauguration and relive the charming report by Jacqueline Bouvier on Eisenhower's 1953 inaugural. Highlighting memorable moments from 1789 to 2001, "Presidential Inaugurations" presents the pride, passions, and prejudices of our great nation as we greet a new leader.
LC Classification Number
F196

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