God in the White House

A History: How Faith Shaped the Presidency from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush

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• Randall Balmer

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• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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The book explores the evolution of religion's influence in American politics, tracing the shift from John F. Kennedy's stance on the separation of church and state to George W. Bush's public declaration of divine guidance in his presidential ambitions. It examines key moments, figures, and societal changes that have shaped this transformation, highlighting the increasing intertwining of faith and political identity in contemporary America. Through this lens, the narrative delves into the implications for democracy and governance.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback