Applying the lessons of presidential history, this anthology of case studies-written by leading political scientists, historians, and subject matter experts-delves into the many facets of the presidency and promotes a greater understanding of the presidency for policymakers, academics, students, and general readers alike.

Introduction Section I: The Modern Presidency 1 The Constitution and Presidential Prerogative Richard M. Pious 2 White House Rules: The Post–World War II Presidency James P. Pfiffner 3 The 21st-Century Imperial Presidency Andrew C. Rudalevige 4 The Nature of Presidential Leadership George C. Edwards III 5 Rise of the Vice President Richard M. Yon and Joseph Amoroso 6 In the Shadow of the Oval Office: The White House Staff Kenneth M. Duberstein 7 Behind the Scenes Policy Makers: The Executive Branch Sean Gailmard 8 Independent Money Managers: Presidents and the Federal Reserve John T. Woolley 9 No Friends in Black Robes: Presidents and the Supreme Court Stuart S. Taylor, Jr. 10 At Opposite Ends of Pennsylvania Avenue: Presidents and Congress Richard E. Cohen 11 Social Media Jousting: Presidents and the Modern Media Major Garrett 12 An Uneasy Alliance: Presidents and Their Party Alexis Simendinger Section II: The First Hundred Days 13 The First Hundred Days: Myth and Mystique James P. Pfiffner 14 The Original Hundred Days: Franklin D. Roosevelt Bruce Miroff 15 The First Hundred Days: Harry S. Truman Brian Burnes 16 The First Hundred Days: Dwight D. Eisenhower Fred I. Greenstein 17 The First Hundred Days: John F. Kennedy Charles Bartlett 18 The First Hundred Days: Lyndon B. Johnson Michael Beschloss 19 The First Hundred Days: Richard Nixon Lee Huebner 20 The First Hundred Days: Gerald Ford Yanek Mieczkowski 21 The First Hundred Days: Jimmy Carter Julian E. Zelizer 22 The First Hundred Days: Ronald Reagan Lou Cannon 23 The First Hundred Days: George H.W. Bush John P. Burke 24 The First Hundred Days: Bill Clinton Charles O. Jones 25 The First Hundred Days: George W. Bush Peter Baker 26 The First Hundred Days: Barack Obama Jonathan Alter Section III: Presidential Domestic Milestones 27 Bigger Than the Pyramids: Public Works and the Interstate Highway System Geoffrey Perret 28 Top Dollar: Building a Global Economy Katherine Theyson 29 Capitalism's Safety Net: Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Rudolph G. Penner 30 "We Shall Overcome": Presidential Leadership and Civil Rights Kareem U. Crayton 31 A Giant Step for Mankind: The U.S. Space Program Jeff Foust 32 A Tale of Two Presidents: Conservation and Environmental Protection William D. Ruckelshaus 33 Federal Power and States' Rights: Defining American Federalism Larry N. Gerston, Garrick L. Percival, and Mary Currin-Percival 34 Leaving None Behind: The Odyssey of Education Reform Jesse H. Rhodes 35 Dawn of the Information Age: Presidents and the Internet Reed E. Hundt 36 Boom and Busts: Presidents and the Politics of Energy Guy Caruso 37 Depression's Shadow: Managing the Great Recession Edwin M. Truman 38 Green Eye Shades in the Oval Office: Presidents and Budgets Stanley E. Collender 39 Waging Financial Warfare: Economic Sanctions That Work Juan C. Zarate Section IV: National Security and Foreign Affairs 40 Atlas Ascendant: Building the "American Century" James Kitfield 41 The 3 am Phone Call: Presidential Crisis Management Michael K. Bohn 42 Harry Truman: Cold War Architect Elizabeth Edwards Spalding 43 Dwight D. Eisenhower: The War Hero Evan Thomas 44 John F. Kennedy: Bearing Liberty's Burden Larry J. Sabato 45 Lyndon B. Johnson: Committed Warrior Undone by Vietnam Marvin Kalb 46 Richard Nixon: Deeply Flawed Visionary John Aloysius Farrell 47 Gerald Ford: The Healer James Kitfield 48 Jimmy Carter: The Troubled Peacemaker William B. Quandt 49 Ronald Reagan: The Overachiever Lou Cannon 50 George H.W. Bush: Crafting a New World Order James Kitfield 51 Bill Clinton: A Baby Boomer Takes Charge Carl Cannon 52 George W. Bush: The Decider and Delegator Peter Baker 53 Barack Obama: "Light Footprint," Heavy Burdens David E. Sanger Section V: Presidential Scandals 54 Watergate: Dirty Tricks and Cover-Ups John Aloysius Farrell 55 Iran-Contra: Saving Reagan's Presidency David M. Abshire 56 The Clinton Impeachment: Washington's Scorched Earth Politics Kirk Victor Notes Selected Bibliography Contributors Acknowledgments Index About the Editors

"Churchill once said that he who can see farther back can see farther ahead. And so it is with the modern presidency. The new president who takes office in January 2017—along with an accompanying team—will face a multitude of tough challenges. They will all see farther ahead by reading this valuable new book, Triumphs and Tragedies of the Modern Presidency. Once again, the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress deserves a hearty salute."

Applying the lessons of presidential history, this anthology of case studies—written by leading political scientists, historians, and subject matter experts—delves into the many facets of the presidency and promotes a greater understanding of the presidency for policymakers, academics, students, and general readers alike.