TY - BOOK AU - Hamilton, Neil A., AU - Friedman, Ian C. TI - Presidents: a biographical dictionary SN - 9780816077083 AV - E 176.1 .H180 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - New York, NY PB - Facts On File KW - Presidents KW - United States N1 - lacks series statement; Pbk. imprint is Checkmark Books; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - a detailed chronology of the life of each president; an appendix which contains personal facts, election results, and details of the presidential cabinets. Examines the hopes and disappointments , the victories and defeats of, and the strengths and weaknesses of those who have held this office. Features up-to-date information, including the administration of Barack Obama.Traces the points at which presidential character, the exercise of power, career and legacy.; The book contains biographies and portraits of all presidents of the United States of America ER -