legislators

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legislators

AOC

fighter, phenom, change maker
2019
"A celebratory biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (aka "AOC"), the youngest congresswoman in United States history,detailing not only her life but the movement she has energized"--Provided by publisher.
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The story of civil rights hero John Lewis

2018
An illustrated biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, including sidebars with background information on themes relevant to Lewis's life.
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Hillary Clinton

historic politician
2018
A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential candidate for the Democratic party and former Secretary of State, that discusses her political career, family and educational background.
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The field of blood

violence in Congress and the road to civil war
2018
"Offers a front-row view of congressional mayhem and sheds new light on the careers of John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and other luminaries, as well as introducing a host of lesser-known but no less fascinating men. The result is a fresh understanding of the workings of American democracy and the bonds of Union on the eve of their greatest peril"--Amazon.

Democracy

an American novel
2008
A republication of the 1880 novel in which society widow Mrs. Lightfoot Lee meets Senate member Silas Ratcliffe, and together the two discover how corrupt the government is in Washington during the 1870s.

Henry Clay

America's greatest statesman
2015
Chronicles the life and career of congressman Henry Clay, the youngest congressman to be elected to the Speaker of the House and who established the Speaker as the most powerful elected official after the President.

Dennis Ch?vez

the first Hispanic US Senator
A biography of politician Dennis Ch?vez. Presented in English and Spanish.

The U.S. Senate

2017
"A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators, such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton"--Provided by publisher.

The U.S. House of Representatives

2017
"A historical survey of the United States House of Representatives, from its beginnings to present struggles, including its role in Congress and influential members"--Provided by publisher.

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