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On September 20, 1988, Lauro Cavazos became the first Hispanic in the history of the United States to be appointed to the Cabinet, when then - vice president George H. W. Bush swore him in as secretary of education. Cavazos, born on the legendary King Ranch in South Texas and educated in a two-room ranch schoolhouse, served until December 1990, after which he returned to his career in medical education and academic administration.In this engaging memoir, he recounts not only his years in Washington but also the childhood influences and life experiences that informed his policies in office. Offering glimpses into life on the famous ranch, Cavazos tells of Christmas parties, cattle work, and schooling.Cavazos describes the high educational expectations his parents held. After service in World War II, Cavazos went to college and earned a doctorate from Iowa State University, launching his career in medical education.Cavazos' career is as interesting as it is inspiring. His memoir joins the ranks of emerging success stories by Mexican Americans that will provide models for aspiring young people today.

Bush, George, 1924-2018 --- United States --- Cabinet Officers --- Hispanic Americans --- King Ranch (Tex.) --- Texas --- Biography & Autobiography --- Political Science --- Bush, george, 1924-2018 --- United states --- Cabinet officers --- Hispanic americans --- King ranch (tex.) --- Biography & autobiography --- Political science

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Thatcher, Margaret, 1925-2013 --- Conservative Party (Great Britain) --- Prime Ministers --- Great Britain --- Women --- Biography & Autobiography --- Political Science --- Social Science --- History

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David Milne's America's Rasputin provides the first major study of the man who pushed two presidents into Vietnam.Walt Rostow's meteoric rise to power--from Flatbush, Brooklyn, to the West Wing of the White House--seemed to capture the promise of the American dream. Hailing from humble origins, Rostow became an intellectual powerhouse: a professor of economic history at MIT and an influential foreign policy adviser to John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.Too influential, according to some. While Rostow inspired respect and affection, he also made some powerful enemies. Averell Harriman, one of America's most celebrated diplomats, described Rostow as "America's Rasputin" for the unsavory influence he exerted on presidential decision-making. Rostow was the first to advise Kennedy to send U.S. combat troops to South Vietnam and the first to recommend the bombing of North Vietnam. He framed a policy of military escalation, championed recklessly optimistic reporting, and then advised LBJ against pursuing a compromise peace with North Vietnam.David Milne examines one man's impact on the United States' worst-ever military defeat. It is a portrait of good intentions and fatal misjudgments. A true ideologue, Rostow believed that it is beholden upon the United States to democratize other nations and do "good," no matter what the cost. America's Rasputin explores the consequences of this idealistic but unyielding dogma.

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Islamic fundamentalism --- Political aspects --- Bhutto, Benazir, --- Assassination. --- Pakistan --- United States --- Foreign relations --- Politics and government --- Bhutto, benazir, 1953-2007 --- Biography & autobiography --- Religion --- Political science