Pre-Owned Presidental Landmarks (Hardcover)

More than 238 landmarks honoring our chief executives are included in this beautifully illustrated, hardbound guide to the American presidency. Each of the 41 presidents has a separate chapter, detailing birthplace, museums, personal library and retirements homes. 185 black-and-white photographs. This detailed guide gathers together a complete listing of the American landmarks dedicated to our chief executives--from George Washington to George Bush. From birthplaces to museums, from personal libraries to retirement homes, Presidential Landmarks provides a thorough study of the sites significant to the presidency, as well as the Oval Office and how it has evolved throughout history. Each of the forty-one presidents has a separate entry. Included within is a short, colorful biography, with snappy anecdotes of the President's life and the stories behind the monuments dedicated to him. The reader will smile at the number of fireplaces maintained by the Hoovers in their self-built home, thrill to the last works of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington at their retirement estates, and wonder at the existence of two landmarks commemorating Andrew Jackson's birthplace, each in a different state! Additional entries examine museums and landmarks dedicated to the presidency--from the American Hall of Fame in the Bronx to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Directions to each site are included, as well as current admission fees and hours of operation.