Ted Widmer: 3 books
Martin Van Buren
The American Presidents Series: The 8th President, 1837-1841
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2005
The first president born after America's independence ushers in a new era of no-holds-barred democracy
The first "professional politician" to become president, the slick and dandyish Martin Van Buren was to all appearances the opposite of his predecessor, the rugged general and Democratic...
Listening In
The Secret White House Recordings of John F. Kennedy
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2012
To mark John F. Kennedy's centennial, celebrate the life and legacy of the 35th President of the United States.
In July 1962, in an effort to preserve an accurate record of Presidential decision-making in a highly charged atmosphere of conflicting viewpoints, strategies and tactics, John F....
Ark of the Liberties
Why American Freedom Matters to the World
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2008
The United States stands at a historic crossroads; essential to the world yet unappreciated. America's decline in popularity over the last eight years has been nothing short of astonishing. With wit, brilliance, and deep affection, Ted Widmer, a scholar and a former presidential speechwriter, reminds...