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

  • America's Leaders - The Secretary of State

    Lucy Twarkins

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 9, 2002)
    There is, perhaps, no diplomat more critical to the success of American foreign policy than the secretary of state. As the country's chief negotiator, the secretary is entrusted with the very difficult challenge of communicating to other countries the goals and positions of the president and the nation.
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  • America's Leaders - The Press Secretary

    Joanne Mattern

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, March 3, 2003)
    The press secretary is one of the most visible members of the national government. Appointed by the president, the secretary speaks on behalf of the president and makes sure the president has good relations with the media and the American people.
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  • America's Leaders - The Secretary of Defense

    W. Scott Ingram

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 9, 2002)
    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.
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  • America's Leaders - The Secretary of the Interior

    Kate Davis

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 9, 2002)
    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.
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  • America's Leaders - The Secretary of the Treasury

    Scott Ingram

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, April 16, 2004)
    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.
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  • America's Leaders - The Secretary of Commerce

    David King

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, April 16, 2004)
    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.
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  • The Secretary of State

    Sam Wellman, Arthur Meier Schlesinger

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 2001)
    Looks at the role of the country's senior diplomat.
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  • America's Leaders - Secretary of Homeland Security

    Donna Schaffer

    Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, May 12, 2003)
    This position was created in response to the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. Controversy soon followed: Would the position be a cabinet one? What authority would the director have with regard to other federal agencies such as the FBI? Tom Ridge, the first director, soon found that much of his job involved helping to define just exactly what the post would be. This book explores the debates surrounding the position and the events that led to its creation.
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