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Adams, John 1735-1826 Cabinet officers United States Biography Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Madison, James 1751-1836 Paine, Thomas 1737-1809 Statesmen United States Biography United States Politics and government 1861-1865 Washington, George 1732-1799Stahr, Walter
Summary: "Walter Stahr, author of the ... bestseller Seward, now tells the amazing story of Lincoln's secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, the most powerful and controversial of the men close to the president. Stanton raised an army of a million men and directed it from his Washington telegraph office, with Lincoln often at his side. He arrested and imprisoned thousands for "war crimes," some serious and...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 STANTON, EDWIN StaStahr, Walter.
Summary: A profile of the leader of Lincoln's "team of rivals" examines his considerable political roles, including governor of New York, Secretary of State, and Lincoln's closest advisor during the Civil War.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2012
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Summary: Presents a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, from his childhood and military training through his role as chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and his leadership efforts as Secretary of State in rebuilding post-war Europe.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MARSHALL, GEORGE UNGSummary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000