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Words from the White House

Paul Dickson

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20,23
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Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Geschichte

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"e;A compendious, entertaining look at our nation's leaders through words and turns of phrase."e; — Kirkus ReviewsFrom George Washington's "e;New Yorker"e; and Thomas Jefferson's "e;pedicure"e; to Theodore Roosevelt's "e;lunatic fringe,"e; Richard Nixon's "e;silent majority,"e; and Donald Trump's "e;covfefe,"e; this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "e;bloviate"e; (Warren G. Harding), "e;military-industrial complex"e; (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "e;misunderestimate"e; (George W. Bush), "e;squatter"e; (James Madison), and other terms that have helped define American culture. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definition and — in most cases — a brief discussion that places them in historical context."e;Thoroughly enjoyable."e; — The Washington Post"e;The author is an essayist and lexicographer who presents this entertaining look at how presidents have used and shaped our language."e; — The Dispatch (Columbus)

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