Under Four Administrations: From Cleveland To Taft

By Oscar Solomon Straus and Litt. D. LL.D. Oscar S Straus

Book Overview

""Under Four Administrations: From Cleveland To Taft"" is a book written by Oscar S. Straus that chronicles his experiences serving in the United States government under four different presidential administrations. The book covers the period from 1898 to 1912, starting with Straus's appointment as the U.S. Minister to Turkey under President Grover Cleveland and ending with his resignation as Secretary of Commerce and Labor under President William Howard Taft.Throughout the book, Straus provides a firsthand account of the major events and issues that shaped American politics during this time, including the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, the creation of the Panama Canal, and the rise of the Progressive movement. He also shares his personal insights into the policies and personalities of the four presidents he served under, as well as his own efforts to promote social and economic reform.Overall, ""Under Four Administrations"" offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the U.S. government during a critical period in American history, as seen through the eyes of a dedicated public servant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432681494
• ISBN13: 9781432681494
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"