Books with title America's Leaders - The Secretary of Defense

The shocking events of September 11--and the ensuing war against terrorism--thrust the secretary of defense into the spotlight and re-emphasized the great importance of this job. In addition to directing the efforts of more than 3 million people in the military, the secretary plays a key role in advising the president on military action and ensuring that all aspects of military action are carried out successfully.

Adults and kids alike often hear about the secretary of the interior in the news, but few truly understand what the secretary does. This person, in fact, oversees all the natural resources in the United States, including the management of all our national parks, seashores, forests, and monuments. As environmental concerns continue to mount each year, this job becomes increasingly critical.

They are some of the most powerful people in America. They influence our laws and the policies of our government. They are constantly in the news. More than any other group, these people affect our lives every day. But do we really know what they do and how they do it? American Leaders takes an in-depth look at the high-profile jobs that make up our unique federal institutions. As each book provides history and background, it also shows how each position fits into the huge organization we call the U.S. government.

They are some of the most powerful people in America. They influence our laws and the policies of our government. They are constantly in the news. More than any other group, these people affect our lives every day. But do we really know what they do and how they do it? American Leaders takes an in-depth look at the high-profile jobs that make up our unique federal institutions. As each book provides history and background, it also shows how each position fits into the huge organization we call the U.S. government.