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George Magazine

 
9780375750113: The Book of Political Lists: From the Editors of George Magazine
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0375750118 ISBN 13: 9780375750113
Verlag: Villard Books, 1998

Inhaltsangabe

From Chelsea Clinton's secret service code name to the ten biggest bribes in American history, the creators of George magazine offer an entertaining, playful, and informative compilation of facts and figures from U.S. politics. Original. 75,000 first printing.

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Launched in 1995, George is the nation's largest political magazine. Under the leadership of its editor in chief, John Kennedy, the magazine has revolutionized the way politics are covered, treating the national drama with the verve and irreverence it deserves. As George's motto states, it's not just politics as usual.

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, and seditious: an entertaining new reference guide to the facts and foibles of American political history--from the editors of George.


Who was Grover Cleveland's VP? What are George McGovern's favorite musicals? What's a flugie? On what nether region does former Secretary of State George Shultz sport a tiger tattoo? The answers to these and other mind twisters can be found in this compilation of useful, arcane, and wacky political infobites. From D.C. junkies to trivia hounds, from poli-sci students to citizens in need of a good laugh, The Book of Political Lists is a must for every American.

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Secret Service Code Names

The Secret Service was established in 1865 by Abraham Lincoln. A division of the Department of the Treasury that investigates counterfeiting, the Secret Service began to protect presidents and their families in 1901, after William McKinley was assassinated. Harry Truman was the first chief executive to be assigned a code name.

Harry Truman General
Dwight Eisenhower Providence
John Kennedy Lancer
Jacqueline Kennedy Lace
Caroline Kennedy Lyric
John F. Kennedy Jr. Lark
Lyndon Johnson Volunteer
Lady Bird Johnson Victoria
Lynda Bird Johnson Velvet
Luci Baines Johnson Venus
Richard Nixon Searchlight
Pat Nixon Starlight
Gerald Ford Passkey
Betty Ford Pinafore
Jimmy Carter Deacon
Rosalynn Carter Dancer
Amy Carter Dynamo
Ronald Reagan Rawhide
Nancy Reagan Rainbow
George Bush Timberwolf
Barbara Bush Tranquillity
Bill Clinton Eagle
Hillary Clinton Evergreen
Chelsea Clinton Energy

* If any presidential pet has been assigned a code name by the Secret Service, the name is still a secret.


Members of the 105th Congress with Unique Occupations

SENATE

Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO) Horse trainer and jewelry designer
John Glenn (D-OH) Astronaut
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) Former owner of McCraw Candies

HOUSE

Michael Bilirakis (R-FL) Steelworker
Tom DeLay (R-TX) Owner of Albo Pest Control
Elizabeth Furse (D-OR) Owner of Helvetia Vineyards
Gil Gutknecht (R-MN) Real estate auctioneer
Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) Former thruway toll collector
Sue Kelly (R-NY) Owner of building-renovating business and a flower shop
Ron Lewis (R-KY) Owner of Alpha Christian Bookstore
Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) Co-owner of Howard and Phil's Western Wear
John P. Murtha (D-PA) Owner of Johnstown Minute Car Wash
Major Owens (D-NY) Librarian
George Radanovich (R-CA) Owner of Radanovich Winery
Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) Former owner of personnel service

* Lynn Woolsey was also once on welfare.

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Verlag
Villard Books
Erscheinungsdatum
1998
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0375750118
ISBN 13 
9780375750113
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
390
Herausgeber
Eskin Blake
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