Experience Eight Moments in Living History

This 330-page book contains historically accurate portrayals of six presidents and two remarkable leaders from American history. The portrayals are the result of nine years of in-depth research that were originally created as live Chautauqua-style performances.There are eight portrayals given depicting critical times of their lives with the added understanding of their core beliefs, characters, and past life experiences.

• George Washington - Responses to news of his presidential election while at Mt. Vernon
• Thomas Jefferson - Discusses his presidency, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Northwest Passage Exploration, the Louisiana Purchase
• Andrew Johnson - Addresses his impending impeachment, his past, his beliefs about the Union, the Constitutuon, and state's rights
• James Abram Garfield - As the only president to be ordained, he discusses Christianity and Democracy, his past, his presidency, and the Civil War
• Theodore Roosevelt - talks about his enthusiasm for the beauty and vast resources of the West, the Panama Canal, his past and legacy
• Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Addresses the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, WWII
• General Douglas MacArthur - Discusses his early years, his WWI, WWII and Korean War experiences
• The author draws parallels between these diverse leaders and shares their beliefs about slavery, land ownershhip, war, theology, fathers and mothers, lovers and wives
• The author offers insights into the most valuable traits found in Presidents

Mr. Presidents is a MUST-HAVE for:

Students of history: Experience these American leaders in a way not possible by reading history books. These portrayals bring to life their personalities and core beliefs through speeches during a critical time in their lives.

Historical libraries and institutions : These Chautauqua-style performances give us insight into who these historical leaders truly were, beyond a dry accounting of their actions and impact on the world. This understanding based on in-depth research needs to be available, taught, and preserved for all future readers.

Chautauqua-style performers : Scholars who present, in character, historical personages will find this book a wealth of information and inspiration. Dr. Gray discusses his research and performance methods.

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