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Failures of the Presidents

From the Whiskey Rebellion and War of 1812 to the Bay of Pigs and War in Iraq

by Thomas J. Craughwell
M. William Phelps
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Take a humbling journey through America's proud history with this engaging and informative look at the nation's most epic presidential blunders.
Failures of the Presidents recounts twenty of the worst bad calls to come out of the executive office, ranging from the nation's birth to the start of the twenty-first century. Author Thomas Craughwell begins with George Washington, who tried to pay for the Revolutionary War with a tax on whiskey—a choice that sparked the newly formed country's first bloody rebellion.
Centuries later, another George—the second President Bush—was convinced that Iraq was hiding weapons of mass destruction. His invasion of the country resulted in a protracted, deadly, and costly war that gave a serious blow to American credibility around the world.
Between these episodes, there were many other regrettable, embarrassing, or downright disastrous mistakes made by residents of the White House—the worst of which are explored in this book.

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    December 20, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781616734312

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2008
      The cover showing the Father of Our Country with egg on his face may lead readers to think they're in for a romp, but this is, in fact, a serious journey, handsomely illustrated, providing narratives on 20 episodes of presidential failure. In the introduction, the authors explain why Bill Clinton is not included, impeachment notwithstanding, while both Bushes are, and it makes sense. The writing offers accessible pathways through the thicket of American history, but signposts like "Tricky Dick" remind us that there's some attitude here. There are also details that get lost along the way. Still, the results are a good bet for school and public libraries.

      Copyright 2008 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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