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This fascinating story of Elizabeth 'Bess' Clements Abell (1933-2020) offers a window into Abell's life as former social secretary to President Johnson, as well as an insider's view of social life in the nation's capital during the tumultuous 1960s.

The unprecedented politics of the past four years, culminating in the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, underscore the need for a new edition of The U.S. Congress: A Very Short Introduction. The previous editions explored the essential necessity of compromise to accomplish anything significant in the legislative arena, but recent events show that political polarization has hardened and produced gridlock. This new edition explains how the parties have changed and how that has affected both the House and Senate.

Long before Wikileaks and social media, the journalist Drew Pearson exposed to public view information that public officials tried not to reveal. A self- professed

This guidebook is a leading resource for oral history, utilized by professional historians, archivists, and genealogists in academic settings and public history. This manual provides comprehensive guidance on initiating oral history projects, conducting interviews, and preserving collections. The updated edition features a Q&A format with new questions and enriched content in several key areas: 1. **Technology**: It evaluates various recording, transcription, and preservation technologies without endorsing specific equipment, and expands on online sharing practices of oral history projects. 2. **Teaching**: It addresses the integration of oral history in online education and updates information on Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) regarding compliance. 3. **Presentation**: New creative presentation opportunities, including interpretive dance and public performances, are explored. 4. **Legal considerations**: The edition discusses recent legal cases affecting donor restrictions, providing relevant case studies. 5. **Theory and Memory**: While primarily practical, it now includes insights into memory theory and addresses trauma in interviews. 6. **Internationalism**: The guide reflects the global expansion of oral history projects, particularly in regions exp

Presents the social, cultural, economic, political and military aspects of American history since 1865.