"A compendious, entertaining look at our nation’s leaders through words and turns of phrase." — Kirkus Reviews From George Washington’s "New Yorker" and Thomas Jefferson’s "pedicure" to Theodore Roosevelt’s "lunatic fringe, " Richard Nixon’s "silent majority, " and Donald Trump’s "covfefe, " this entertaining and eminently readable volume compiles words and phrases that were coined or popularized by American presidents. Discover the origins of "bloviate" (Warren G. Harding), "military-industrial complex" (Dwight D. Eisenhower), "misunderestimate" (George W. Bush), "squatter" (James Madison), and other terms that have helped define American culture. The entries are listed alphabetically, featuring a definition and — in most cases — a brief discussion that places them in historical context."Thoroughly enjoyable." — The Washington Post"The author is an essayist and lexicographer who presents this entertaining look at how presidents have used and shaped our language." — The Dispatch (Columbus)
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