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Informationen zum Autor Diane Kaufman is a wife and mother who loved "going on adventures" with her young daughter by fabricating fanciful stories before bedtime every night. Retired from working in the business world for more than 30 years and with her daughter fully grown, Diane now creates and shares whimsical adventures with her great-nephew and great-nieces. Her charming original stories are adventurous tales brimming with enough fun, magic, exploration, and love to captivate the imagination of the child in us all. Klappentext The Historical Dictionary of the Carter Era covers the history of the Carter presidency through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, including the president, his advisors, his family, his opponents, and his critics, as well as members of Congress, military leaders, and international leaders. This book is a vital reference tool for any researcher interested in the presidency of Jimmy Carter. Advanced Review - Uncorrected Proof Issue: June 1, 2013 Approximately 400 cross-referenced entries chronicle the one-term presidency of Jimmy Carter, covering people, politics, society, and the culture of the U.S. during the late 1970s. An introductory essay provides concise yearly summaries of each of his four years in office, including information on the energy crisis, in 1977 and the Iran hostage crisis, of 1979-80. A chronology extends from December 12, 1974 (the announcement of his candidacy), to January 21, 1981, when he was sent to Germany to greet the embassy hostages on their release after 444 days of captivity. A substantial bibliography completes the work. Recommended for school, academic, and public libraries. - Kaye Talley Booklist Zusammenfassung The Historical Dictionary of the Carter Era covers the history of the Carter presidency through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has several hundred cross-referenced entries on important personalities, including......
