American Political Leaders: 1789-2000 is the ideal first stop for anyone who needs quick facts about the men and ad women whom Americans have elected to the country's most important public offices.Perfect for busy librarians, researchers, and students who need names, dates, and other basic data on U.S. leaders in one convenient source.This reference guides you quickly to basic biographical facts about America's political leaders -- such as birth and death dates, periods of public service, and party affiliation. The six chapters of the book -- presidents, vice presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, members of Congress, and governors -- also include descriptive and analytical text and dozens of individual separate boxes with useful information. Examples include presidential disability and succession, first ladies, presidential religious affiliations, blacks and women in Congress, Catholic and Jewish justices, presidential cabinets, and much more.Covering our country's most important elected and appointed leaders for the past 211 years, the book is organized for quick reference and easy access to questions such as: -- Who was secretary of state under Dwight Eisenhower?-- How old was Justice John Marshall when he died?-- Who was the first woman to serve in the Congress?-- How many African Americans and women have served in the Congress throughout history?This comprehensive desk reference from the editors of Congressional Quarterly, includes top federal officials, members of Congress since 1789, and state governors. An appendix contains additional reference tables on Congress including sessions held, leaders, and committee chairmen.The entirevolume is thoroughly indexed to provide easy access to names and facts.