Presidents by Fate: Nine Who Ascended through Death or Resignation

Throughout the history of the United States, only nine men were elevated to the White House by the death or failure of a sitting president, and their legacies are as mixed as their circumstances. This book evaluates the similarities and distinct differences of these men, their varying degrees of ambition and readiness, and how each handled their suddenly enormous duties. Some became presidential legends, while others are counted among the worst. Their shared stories shed light on America's political development during the last two centuries.

Author: F. Martin Harmon
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 08/07/2019
Pages: 231
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781476677422
ISBN10: 1476677425
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads of State

About the Author
A retired journalist and communications specialist with nearly 50 years writing experience, F. Martin Harmon is the author of six non-fiction books. He previously worked at two daily newspapers, three Southern universities, and most recently the historic polio rehab center founded by Franklin Roosevelt in Warm Springs, Georgia.