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Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule : a novel / by Chiaverini, Jennifer.;
Includes bibliographical references."The New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker and Mrs. Lincoln's Rival imagines the inner life of Julia Grant, beloved as a Civil War general's wife and the First Lady, yet who grappled with a profound and complex relationship with the slave who was her namesake-until she forged a proud identity of her own. In 1844, Missouri belle Julia Dent met dazzling horseman Lieutenant Ulysses S Grant. Four years passed before their parents permitted them to wed, and the groom's abolitionist family refused to attend the ceremony. Since childhood, Julia owned as a slave another Julia, known as Jule. Jule guarded her mistress's closely held twin secrets: She had perilously poor vision but was gifted with prophetic sight. So it was that Jule became Julia's eyes to the world. And what a world it was, marked by gathering clouds of war. The Grants vowed never to be separated, but as Ulysses rose through the ranks-becoming general in chief of the Union Army-so did the stakes of their pact. During the war, Julia would travel, often in the company of Jule and the four Grant children, facing unreliable transportation and certain danger to be at her husband's side. Yet Julia and Jule saw two different wars. While Julia spoke out for women-Union and Confederate-she continued to hold Jule as a slave behind Union lines. Upon the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Jule claimed her freedom and rose to prominence as a businesswoman in her own right, taking the honorary title Madame. The two women's paths continued to cross throughout the Grants' White House years in Washington, DC, and later in New York City, the site of Grant's Tomb. Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule is the first novel to chronicle this singular relationship, bound by sight and shadow"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Grant, Julia Dent, 1826-1902; African American women; Female friendship; Presidents' spouses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Trump White House : changing the rules of the game / by Kessler, Ronald,1943-author.;
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-;
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The room where it happened : a White House memoir / by Bolton, John R.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."John Bolton served as National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump for 519 days. A seasoned public servant who had previously worked for Presidents Reagan, Bush #41, and Bush #43, Bolton brought to the administration thirty years of experience in international issues and a reputation for tough, blunt talk. In his memoir, he offers a substantive and factual account of his time in the room where it happened."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Bolton, John R.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; National Security Council (U.S.); United States. Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.;
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America's reluctant prince : the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. / by Gillon, Steven M.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story behind JFK Jr.'s complicated and rich life. In the end, Gillon proves that John's life was far more than another tragedy -- rather, it's the true key to understanding both the Kennedy legacy and how America's First Family continues to shape the world we live in today"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Children of presidents; Celebrities;
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America's reluctant prince [sound recording] : the life of John F. Kennedy Jr. / by Gillon, Steven M.,author.; Pabon, Andrés,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.; Books on Tape, Inc.,publisher.;
Read by Tim Andrés Pabon."Through the lens of their decades-long friendship and including exclusive interviews and details from previously classified documents, noted historian and New York Times bestselling author Steven M. Gillon examines John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and legacy from before his birth to the day he died. Gillon covers the highs, the lows, and the surprising incidents, viewpoints, and relationships that John never discussed publicly, revealing the full story behind JFK Jr.'s complicated and rich life. In the end, Gillon proves that John's life was far more than another tragedy -- rather, it's the true key to understanding both the Kennedy legacy and how America's First Family continues to shape the world we live in today"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.; Children of presidents; Celebrities;
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We're red, weird, and blue! What can we do? / by Gutman, Dan.; Paillot, Jim.;
Ages 6-10.LSC
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; A. J. (Arlo Jervis); Presidents' Day; Contests; Elementary schools;
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Red, white & royal blue / by McQuiston, Casey,author.;
"What if Alex Claremont-Diaz, the half-Mexican son of the first female president of the United States, fell in love with Prince Henry, England's heir? The two heartthrobs are arch-nemeses at first. After a scandalous mishap at a wedding, however, they are required to pretend to be best friends lest their enmity spark an international incident. Not surprisingly, their hate turns into a bromance. When Henry kisses Alex, the First Son goes into a mild gay panic, but their snide texts soon become gushy emails ending with romantic quotes."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Children of presidents; Princes; Gay men;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Winter is coming : why Vladimir Putin and the enemies of the free world must be stopped / by Kasparov, G. K.(Garri Kimovich); Greengard, Mig.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. LSC
Subjects: Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-; Presidents;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made / by Dezenhall, Eric,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Wiseguys and the White House explores the influence of the mob on presidential power throughout American history. The book examines instances where connections between gangsters and presidents have shaped political outcomes and decisions. From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, the mob has been involved in various activities such as assisting with political campaigns, carrying out covert operations, and influencing presidential actions. Key events include deals with mobsters like Lucky Luciano during World War II, the Chicago Outfit's role in John F. Kennedy's election, and the use of mob figures by presidents such as LBJ and Reagan. The book delves into the relationships between mobsters and political leaders, drawing on newly released government records and firsthand accounts to provide a detailed look at these often-hidden connections.
Subjects: Big business; Business and politics; Democracy; Mafia; Organized crime; Organized crime; Organized crime; Political corruption; Presidents;
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Rage / by Woodward, Bob,1943-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.An essential account of the Trump presidency draws on interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, diaries, and confidential documents to provide details about Trump's moves as he faced a global pandemic, economic disaster, and racial unrest.
Subjects: Biographies.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Presidents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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