The president's cabinet and how it grew
Nancy Winslow Parker
In simple terms discusses the need for a president to have advisors, the highlights of each cabinet in our nation's history, and the job of each cabinet post.
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The Declaration of Independence
by Michael Burgan (2001)
About this book
Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Declaration of Independence Lead Character
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