Father and Daughter: Letters from the President of the United States to His Daughters

Author: (USA) Walter
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Father and Daughter in Family, Touching Moments in History. Among all U.S. presidents, 31 have been fathers of daughters. Despite their busy schedules, most presidents took time to write letters to their growing daughters on diverse and extensive topics. However, most presidential collections only select official documents related to their achievements, leaving behind lively and interesting family letters. Now, the Curator of the Presidential Family Manuscripts Division at the Library of Congress and his daughter have extracted the essence from tens of thousands of family letters preserved in the Library of Congress, presidential libraries, and private collections, jointly compiling this book. Many of the letters are being publicly shared for the first time and are carefully organized by themes such as friendship, education, marriage, encouragement, overseas, and family, helping Chinese readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the private lives, personal character, joys, and sorrows of America's special citizens. At the same time, exquisite and historically significant paintings and photographs add a colorful touch to the book, making it a reliable and detailed historical record. The elegant text throughout not only enhances its readability but also increases its collectible value.