Author: Z. H. WachsmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Trail Blazers for Invasion
Author: Z. H. WachsmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Trail Blazers for Invasion
Author: Z. H. WachsmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Trail Blazers
Author: Bob NavarroPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462820808
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
This book, The Trailblazers: Chief Executives Who Transformed the Constitution, presents a summary view of American history over the first forty years under the United States Constitution. During this time many events took place and a few distinct personalities added their personal touch in determining the destiny of the United States. Each of these early chief executives left a legacy although, as always, it has been subject to vast interpretations according to one’s individual viewpoint. However, the collective existence of this nation speaks volumes for each of their particular influences during their time at the helm. The trail that they blazed has enabled the Presidency to undergo great change as each succeeding chief executive has added power and substance to the office. The first elected Constitutional President of the United States, George Washington, came into being when he took office on April 30, 1789. Since his time we have had over forty different personalities who have occupied the office with the transference of power passing to the successor in an orderly manner—even in the midst of our civil war. A lot of credit must be given to the system of government that we have in which the executive role—the ultimate authority and enforcement figure—is assumed in a simple ceremony that only involves an oath of office to be administered to that person. This smooth transition of power is due in large part to the manner in which Washington established the handing over of the Presidency to his successor. This book of the early chief executives covers a period of 40 years, from 1789 to 1829, during which 20 Congresses convened and adjourned. The trailblazers, starting with George Washington, transformed the country from mere words that stated the intent of the Constitution into a system of government with a firm foundation. In the process, these trailblazers expanded the scope of the Presidency and added to the existing precedents that were established through the Articles of Confederation under the guidance of the chief executives of the Continental Congress. In this effort, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams made their contributions in a decided manner. In the process, they greatly strengthened the core of the central authority—a necessary force in keeping the nation together as a single continuing union. George Washington set many of the precedents under the United States Constitution as the first chief executive under the new government. He put down a rebellion, worked for strong financial institutions, expanded the implicit powers of the President, and was at the helm when the New York Stock Exchange was formally established. His strong leadership set the tone of the office of the Presidency, including its elevated social status and its accessibility to the citizens of the country. John Adams, as the first intellectual in the office, promoted the judicial evolution and in the process created a stronger national government. His abilities as a statesman kept a lid on what could have erupted into a full-scale war between America and England when the young nation was ill prepared to fight again. Although his support of the Alien and Sedition statues went against the grain of freedom, he was still able to fend off another rebellion and keep the country together in its infant years. He also promoted a strong military preparedness and sought to improve the caliber of both the army and the navy. Thomas Jefferson became the first President from the opposition party—the Democratic-Republicans—and in doing so set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power from one party to another. Under his term, the country doubled in size due to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France. He also took actions that were for the most part in line with a very narrow interpretation of the presidential powers under th
The Helverti Invasion
Author: John DalmasPublisher: Baen Books
ISBN: 0743471695
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A global war crippled Earth's civilization and lizard-like aliens assumed they could easily take over. But secret galactic agents trained the mystic warriors of Earth, and the invaders were driven off. But now the alien Helverti are planning to succeed where the lizards failed. Original.
The Era of World War II
Author: Louise A. Arnold-FriendPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Special Bibliography
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Invading the Impossible
Author: Publisher: New Nature Publications
ISBN: 9881984807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Special Bibliographic Series
Author: US Army Military History Research CollectionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
Trail-blazers for Christ
Author: Maurice DullardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Brief biographical sketches of select Jesuits.
Patton’s Fighting Bridge Builders
Author: Joseph C. FitzharrisPublisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1585445509
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
These words may seem to have been written by an advance infantry unit or a combat brigade, carrying out an assault against entrenched enemy troops. Instead, this hair-raising narrative comes from the diary of “B” Company of the 1303rd Engineer General Service Regiment, a “non-combat” unit attached to Patton’s Third Army during his epic pursuit of the retreating German forces across France during August, 1944. Though the 1303rd (called “the thirteen-third” by its soldiers) was supposed to perform its duties outside the zone of armed conflict, these men found themselves acting as the southern flank of Patton’s rapid advance. More than once, they had to re-build bridges the Germans had hastily destroyed in order to permit the continued advance of American troops—often doing so under enemy fire. Twice they were called upon to deploy as infantry in holding back German attacks. Careful editing and annotation by military historian Joseph C. Fitzharris corrects occasional lapses in the diary, clarifies references, and provides important context for following the movements and understanding the importance of Company B, the 1303rd, and its sister regiments. Patton’s Fighting Bridge Builders rewards its readers with a new understanding of both the messiness and the bravery of the Second World War.