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A Charge Kept - The Record of the Bush Presidency 2001–2009 - cover

A Charge Kept - The Record of the Bush Presidency 2001–2009

Marc A. Thiessen

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

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Summary

An account of George W. Bush’s accomplishments in office, by an administration insider and Washington Post columnist.   A former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Marc A. Thiessen offers a record of Bush’s two terms and the events and policies that shaped them—including his response to the devastating attacks of 9/11.   In chapters covering the economy, education, foreign policy, health care, disaster response, immigration, and a number of other topics, this book offers an in-depth look at this period in presidential history and its effects on both America and the world.
Available since: 04/01/2009.
Print length: 136 pages.

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