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Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents

Paul Dickson

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Description:"A compendious, entertaining look at our nation's leaders through words and turns of phrase." — Kirkus ReviewsFrom George Washington's "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson's "pedicure" to Theodore Roosevelt's "lunatic fringe," Richard Nixon's "silent majority," and Donald Trump's "covfefe," this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "bloviate" (Warren G. Harding), "military-industrial complex" (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "misunderestimate" (George W. Bush), "squatter" (James Madison), and other terms that have helped define American culture. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definition and — in most cases — a brief discussion that places them in historical context."Thoroughly enjoyable." — The Washington Post"The author is an essayist and lexicographer who presents this entertaining look at how presidents have used and shaped our language." — The Dispatch (Columbus)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents. To get started finding Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "A compendious, entertaining look at our nation's leaders through words and turns of phrase." — Kirkus ReviewsFrom George Washington's "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson's "pedicure" to Theodore Roosevelt's "lunatic fringe," Richard Nixon's "silent majority," and Donald Trump's "covfefe," this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "bloviate" (Warren G. Harding), "military-industrial complex" (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "misunderestimate" (George W. Bush), "squatter" (James Madison), and other terms that have helped define American culture. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definition and — in most cases — a brief discussion that places them in historical context."Thoroughly enjoyable." — The Washington Post"The author is an essayist and lexicographer who presents this entertaining look at how presidents have used and shaped our language." — The Dispatch (Columbus)We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents. To get started finding Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents

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