American presidents
Subtitle: farewell messages to the nation, 1796-2001
By: edited by Gleaves Whitney.
Contributors: Whitney, Gleaves.
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 477
Subjects: Presidents -- United States -- Messages.; Political oratory -- United States -- History.; United States -- Politics and government.
Genres: Messages.
Description: "The volume is prefaced by a detailed introduction discussing the importance of the valedictory address and the power of presidential rhetoric, and each speech is preceded by a brief contextualizing statement. In the last official words of each president, readers will find cautions, hopes, and suggestions relevant for today's world and future generations.

American Presidents is an invaluable reference, especially for scholars of the presidency, but also for anyone interested in the history, politics, and culture of the United States."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.