Historic Places Commemorating the Chief Executives of the United States
National Park Service. 1977. Historic Places Commemorating the Chief Executives of the United States. National Historic Landmark Theme Studies. National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings. National Park Service. Washington, D.C.
This document is excerpts of the full study. ONE of the principal instruments Americans have always relied on to guide their destiny in an often precarious and troubled world, the Presidency is a bulwark of the Republic. Through turmoil and tragedy—world wars, a major civil conflict, depressions and panics, riots and upheavals—to the many peaks of national triumph and achievement, the 38 men who have occupied the office have not only directed and stabilized the course of the Nation, but also have exerted a major influence on global affairs. The Presidents have ranged from strong and distinguished individuals, sharply attuned to the times in which they served, to average men who coped as best they could with the problems of their eras. Some were rich, some were poor; some intellectuals, some poorly educated; healthy and infirm; bold and vacillating; outgoing and reserved; compromising and unyielding; revered and scorned. Some seemed ideally suited for the position, some miscast; some enjoyed personal happiness, some suffered tragedies. They have been men of diverse talents, backgrounds, strengths, and limitations.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- National Park Service
- Date of Issue
- 1977
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- HIST , NCR , PRPA , WHHO , WHVC
- Keywords
- Chief Executive, Cultural Resources, ehistory, historic places, National Historic Landmark, National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, NHL Theme Study, president, theme study, United States