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Forty-three men have served as President of the United States. Countless books have been written about them. But never before has a President told the story of his father, another President, through his own eyes and in his own words. A unique and intimate biography, the book covers the entire scope of the elder President Bush’s life and career, including his service in the Pacific during World War II, his pioneering work in the Texas oil business, and his political rise as a Congressman, U.S.

The issue of immigration stirs intense emotions today, as it has throughout much of American history. But what gets lost in the debates about policy are the stories of immigrants themselves, the people who are drawn to America by its promise of economic opportunity and political and religious freedom - and who strengthen our nation in countless ways. Out of Many, One brings together 43 full-color portraits of men and women who have immigrated to the United States, alongside stirring stories of the unique ways all of them are pursuing the American dream.

A day that will live in infamy.... Nothing to fear but fear itself.... Ask not what your country can do for you.... Ich bin ein Berliner.... Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. These are actual historic recordings. The sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era and varies by recording.

This book explores presidential reactions to major crises of recent decades, such as the Second World War, the build up of arms in Cuba, the Gulf of Tonkin incident, the Iran rescue mission, September 11th, Somalia, Hurricane Katrina, the BP Oil Spill, and gun violence. Reactions to these events are given in the president's own words through the speeches they gave at the time with additional commentary by Matthew Ross.

This collection provides a lens into the critical speeches of the George H.W. Bush presidency (1989-1993). Twenty important speeches from throughout his term of office are included. The feature domestic issues such as the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, budget negotiations and many addresses to joint sessions of Congress including his three State of the Union speeches and his inaugural address.

This collection includes the key speeches from George W. Bush while in office (2001-2009) including all State of the Union addresses, statements on the Iraq war and its progression, remarks on Hurricane Katrina, statements on HIV prevention initiatives, statements on actions in response to the 2008 financial crisis, statements on stem cell research, and statements relating to September 11. This broad collection of speeches offers deep insight into the Presidency of George W. Bush.

A collection of 1992 presidential campaign addresses.

George H.W. Bush takes a special look back on the momentous global events of 1989-1992 - the fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the liberation of Kuwait, to name a few - and reminisces about what it was like to be President through such unprecedented times. Choosing from among the hundreds of speeches he gave while in office, former President Bush selects the speeches that meant the most to him, and introduces each one with candid comments.

Growing out of President Bush's own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11—and whom he has come to know personally.

The Great Presidential Debates features five pivotal debates in the race for the White House: John F. Kennedy versus Richard Nixon in 1960, Jimmy Carter versus Ronald Reagan in 1980, Bill Clinton versus George H. W. Bush versus Ross Perot in 1992, George W. Bush versus Al Gore in 2000, and Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney in 2012.