Presidential travel : the journey from George Washington to George W. Bush / Richard J. Ellis.

Author/creator Ellis, Richard
Format Book
Publication InfoLawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, ©2008.
Descriptionix, 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The origins of presidential travel : the tours of George Washington and James Monroe -- The life of the party : the tours of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren -- Democratic manners and presidential dignity : the tours of Zachary Taylor and Andrew Johnson -- Protecting the president -- Paying for presidential travel -- Going abroad : breaking the "ironclad custom" -- Trains, planes, and the paradox of the transportation revolution -- Conclusion: The rise of the regal presidency.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [247]-305) and index.
LCCN 2007046313
ISBN9780700615803 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0700615806 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks E 176.1 .E47 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold