Abraham Lincoln
Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16thpresident of the United States, serving from to , and is regarded as one of America’s greatest heroes due to his roles in guiding the Union through the Civil War and working to emancipate enslaved people. His eloquent support of democracy and insistence that the Union was worth saving embody the ideals of self-government that all nations strive to achieve. In , he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves across the Confederacy. Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to achieving the highest office in the land is a remarkable story, and his death is equally notably. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in , at age 56, as the country was slowly beginning to reunify following the war. Lincoln’s distinctively humane personality and incredible impact on the nation have endowed him with an enduring legacy.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Abraham Lincoln
BORN: February 12,
DIED: April 15,
BIRTHPLACE: Hodgenville, Kentucky
SPOUSE: Mary Todd Lincoln (m. )
CHILDREN: Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, and Thomas “Tad” Lincoln
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius
HEIGHT: 6 fe
JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography
Because no matter how flat a pancake, there are 2 sides and generally the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Thank you Dr Phil.
And sadly we are lacking their side. They are not here to defend themselves, or defend their truths.
However there is new information given in the book that dispels many of the rumors surrounding them. So I figured a close 4 was warranted.
The format of the book was good. I liked how the authors were was able to arrange the stories in order so a timeline evolved. Even though there are multiple contributors the overall story was easy to follow and not confusing.
However, this was the book where I finally and firmly decided that Sasha Chermayeff is NOT a good friend. She is so jealous of Carolyn I’m surprised she can pull off even half of the things she says. She’s so totally in love with John, unless it’s her old friend Jenny,she doesn’t want anyone to have him, teeheehee. And yes, she’s says teeheehee. (Maybe that’s in another book, or documentary, but I promise she says it!!) He dated Jenny in high school. And never went back to her. Like ever. And Sasha, you also made out w
Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Loss
Working Girl meets What Remains in this New York Times bestselling, behind-the-scenes story of an unlikely friendship between America’s favorite First Son, John F. Kennedy Jr. and his personal assistant, a blue-collar girl from the Bronx. Featured in the documentary I Am JFK Jr.!
From the moment RoseMarie Terenzio unleashed her Italian temper on the entitled nuisance commandeering her office in a downtown New York PR firm, an unlikely friendship bloomed between the blue-collar girl from the Bronx and John F. Kennedy Jr.
Many books have sought to capture John F. Kennedy Jr.’s life. None has been as intimate or as honest as Fairy Tale Interrupted. Recalling the adventure of working as his executive assistant for five years, RoseMarie portrays the man behind the icon—patient, protective, surprisingly goofy, occasionally thoughtless and self-involved, yet capable of extraordinary generosity and kindness. She reveals how he dealt with dating, politics, and the paparazzi, and describes life behind the scenes at George magazine. Captured here are her memories of Carolyn Bessette, how she orchestrated the ul
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RoseMarie Terenzio is the author of the New York Times best selling book "Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss." She has worked in the fields of entertainment, politics, fashion and publishing in a public relations and marketing capacity for over a decade.
Ms. Terenzio worked with John F. Kennedy, Jr. from until his death in She was Kennedy’s executive assistant and oversaw his press and philanthropic causes. Additionally, she oversaw the marketing and publicity departments of George magazine. After Kennedy’s death in , she worked with Caroline Kennedy on resolving John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s estate until
In , Ms. Terenzio was hired by Vice President Al Gore’s presidential campaign to work on celebrity oRoseMarie Terenzio is the author of the New York Times best selling book "Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love and Loss." She has worked in the fields of entertainment, politics, fashion and publishing
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