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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Sorensen, Theodore C, Kennedy, 1965
... Presidents - United States - Biography... - United States - Biography Presidents - United States - Biography ...Mr. Ted Sorensen (is) in may ways Mr. Kennedy's most trusted and most important advisor.Mr. Ted Sorensen (is) in may ways Mr. Kennedy's most trusted and most important advisor.kennedy, john f. (john fitzgerald), 1917-1963, presidents - united states - biography, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.1, 1901
... Presidents - United States - Biography... Washington 1732-1799 Presidents - United States - Biography ...A biography of George Washingtonp.436.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.2, 1901
... Presidents - United States - Biography... Washington 1732-1799 Presidents - United States - Biography ...A biography of George Washingtonp.471.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.3, 1901
... Presidents - United States - Biography... Washington 1732-1799 Presidents - United States - Biography ...A biography of George Washingtonp.395.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.4, 1901
... Presidents - United States - Biography... Washington 1732-1799 Presidents - United States - Biography ...A biography of George WashingtonIndex, p.401.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Constable and Company, Abraham Lincoln, 1916
... Presidents - United States - Biography... Staes - History - Civil war 1861-1865 Presidents - United States ...Charnwood describes the frontier life and continual self-education that developed Lincoln's rare character and helped him to adapt to great events and demands such as few other men have experienced. Lincoln, the man, is analyzed against the dramatic historical background of the colonial days, the revolution, the War of 1812, the Missouri compromise, secession, and the Civil War. Lincoln's Administrative genius, his war strategy, and his neglect of the lesser for the greater are all presented in this portrait.Index, ill, map, p.479.non-fictionCharnwood describes the frontier life and continual self-education that developed Lincoln's rare character and helped him to adapt to great events and demands such as few other men have experienced. Lincoln, the man, is analyzed against the dramatic historical background of the colonial days, the revolution, the War of 1812, the Missouri compromise, secession, and the Civil War. Lincoln's Administrative genius, his war strategy, and his neglect of the lesser for the greater are all presented in this portrait. united staes - history - civil war 1861-1865, presidents - united states - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Perlstein, Rick, Nixonland: The Rise Of A President And The Fracturing Of America, 2008
... Presidents -- United States -- Biography...1913-1994 Presidents -- United States -- Biography Vietnam ...Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born.Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. 1913-1994, presidents -- united states -- biography, vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, president nixon, president kennedy, reverend martin luther king jr. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
A yellow book titled ' The Life of George Washington First President of the United States. The hero of the American War of Independence. A great and distinguished man ; called to the highest position in the State and the Army, and alike admirable in both.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.481 - 496 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george washington, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, george washington, american history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, male, individual, person, biographies, advertisements, penny books -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost The Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost the Vietnam War (Copy 2), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietna, republic of vietnam -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Ward Lock & Co, From Log Cabin to White House by W M Thayer, 1885
The life of James A Garfield 20th President of the United States of America. Red Hard Cover: Black floral design. Title in Black Print. Author in red Print. on gold background. It Illustrations in red print on gold background. towards the bottom of the book Title and other print on spine in Red is raised.Inside: First Prize Awarded to Henry Dane for highest number of marks during the year 1885 in the 1st class Boys. Trinity Church of England Sunday School Stawellstawell education, biography -
Unions BallaratThe Last Brother : The Rise and Fall of Teddy Kennedy (Don Woodward Collection), McGinniss, Joe, 1993
Edward Kennedy served in the United States Senate for 47 years. He is brother to President J.F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963 and Robert Kennedy who was assassinated in 1968. Edward Kennedy died in 1997 from brain cancer.Biographical and US political interest.Book; 626 pages. Cover: black background; black and white photo of Ted Kennedy; red and white lettering; author's name and title. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kennedy, robert, kennedy, jf, presidents - united states, senators - united states, politics - united states of america, biography -
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Lyndon Johnson and the American dream (Don Woodward Collection), Kearns, Doris, 1976
A biography of past USA president, Lyndon Johnson. The author, Doris Kearns, was associated with him from 1967 to 1973. Lyndon Johnson became President following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.Politics - United States. Biographical interest.Book; 432 pages. Dustjacket: plastic covering; black background; brown red and green lettering; author's name and title. Cover: blue background; silver lettering; author's name and title on the spine.Library markings, barcodes and stamps. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, johnson, lyndon, johnson, lyndon baines, lbj, politics - united states of america, presidents - usa, democratic party - usa, biography -
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The dark side of Camelot (Don Woodward Collection), Hersh, Seymour, 1997
Biography of J.F. Kennedy with insights into the Kennedy family and alleging that they "wrote their own moral code."USA politics. Biographical interest. Book; 498 pages. Cover: black background; black and white picture of J.F. Kennedy smoking; white and blue lettering; author's name and title. Green stamp with a ladybird and a heart.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kennedy, john f, presidents - united states, politics - united states of america, kennedy, joe, biography -
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JFK: Reckless youth (Don Woodward Collection), Hamilton, Nigel, 1992
First volume biography of JFK. With contributions by friends and colleagues. Parts: 1. Boston beginnings 2. Making millions 3. Boarding school 4. Freshman years 5. The ambassador's son 6. Why England slept 7. Stanford interlude 8. Joining the US navy 9. Inga Binga 10. On the way to war 11. PT 109 12. Shipwrecked 13. Gunboat skipper 14. The home front 15. A hat in the ring 16. Election to congress Political-biographical interest - USA.Book; 900 pages. Cover: white background; colour photograph of John F Kennedy; white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, jfk, kennedy, john f, presidents - united states, politics and government - usa, assassinations, biography, election campaigning - presidential -
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Jefferson Davis: The real and the unreal (Don Woodward Collection), McElroy, Joseph, 1995 (1937)
Historical and biographical account of Jefferson Davis. Davis was the President of the Confederate States - 1861 to 1865. Political (USA) and biographical.Book; 698 pages. Dustjacket: light brown background; artistic impression of Jefferson Davis and confederate flag; green and blue lettering; author's name and title. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - usa, politics - united states of america, biography, military - usa, parliament, confederate states of america -
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Nancy Reagan: The unauthorized biography (Don Woodward Collection), Kelley, Kitty, 1991
Biography of Nancy Reagan. Nancy Reagan was First Lady of the United States from 1981-1989 during the Presidency of her husband Ronald Reagan.Biographical interest - Nancy Reagan. Politics - USA.Book; 532 pages. Dustjacket: colour photograph of Nancy Reagan; red and black lettering; author's name and title. btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, reagan, nancy, reagan, ronald, politics and government - usa, president - usa -
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Abraham Lincoln (Don Woodward Collection), Foster, Ernest, 5th edition - 1893?
A biography of Abraham Lincoln from boyhood to assassination (1809-1865). Lincoln was a lawyer and politician who served as the sixteenth president of the USA. He was assassinated in 1865.History and politics - USA. Biographical interest - Abraham Lincoln.Book; 128 pages. Cover: light brown background; red embellishments; black lettering; title.Black ink, "??? Combs?, from his father, 14th July 1909". Pencil, "Bob Tarrant, 1927".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, lincoln, abraham, presidents - united states, politics and government - usa, biography -
The Celtic ClubBook, Doris Faber, The life of Lorena Hickok: E.R'.s friend, 1980
Biography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.Index, plates, ill., p.375.non-fictionBiography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.biography - lorena hickok., journalists - united states - biography
