San Antonio College Library

Offers profiles of the forty-five vice-presidents of the United States, written by historians and persons responsible for each vice-president's official papers.

Standing Firm leaves no doubt that Dan Quayle is the most misjudged figure in modern political history. Prior to 1988, Quayle had never lost an election. Not for Congress. Not even for the Senate. Heading into that year's Republican Convention, Quayle was considered one of the party's brightest young stars - a man of unusual political instincts who, when it came to campaigning, had a reputation as a giant killer. He would become the first in his generation...

Of all the great American dynastic families, few could match the combined wealth, power, and influence of the Rockefellers. And of all the Rockefellers, none was more determined to use these advantages than Nelson A. Rockefeller. Nelson was never content to live off the fame and fortune due him as a Rockefeller. His imperious grandfather, John D. Rockefeller, and intimidating father, John Jr., set standards and boundaries that Nelson blithely ignored....

Biography of Vice President Dan Quayle drawn from 200 interviews including 20 with Dan Quayle himself and 4 with his wife.

Hubert Humphrey was vice president of the United States (1965?69) in the Democratic administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Paperback reprint of 1937 ed. published by F.A. Stokes Co. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 547-553).

The Executive Branch is a fun and fact-filled exploration of the executive branch of government. The executive branch is considered along with the legislative branch and the judicial branch to examine how each checks the others to create a balance of power. The program looks at the United States Constitution as the foundation of federal government and the concept of "We the People" as the ultimate authority. The system of checks and balances is examined...