A biography of Thomas Jefferson--patriot, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Presents a biography of Theodore Roosevelt and chronicles his life and political career from his childhood during the Civil War to his presidency and campaigner for national parks and wildlife preservation.

In the late 1800s, a time of powerful political bosses and widespread corruption in business and government, Grover Cleveland stood out as a man of integrity. His reputation for fairness and honesty helped propel his meteoric rise from mayor of Buffalo, New York, to president in just three years. He was the only president to have served two nonconsecutive terms in office-and the only one to get married in the White House. Although Cleveland lacked...

Biography of Rutherford B. Hayes, the ninteenth president, who backed equal rights for African Americans, promoted public education, and helped reform the nation's civil service system.