Routledge Celebrity in Chief: Presidents and Stardom History

Explore how American presidents have leveraged celebrity culture to build political power and public support from the nation's founding to the modern era. Written by award-winning White House correspondent and presidential historian Kenneth T. Walsh, this comprehensive examination reveals how modern presidents must cultivate fame and stardom to advance their agendas and unite the country behind their leadership. The book includes a new epilogue addressing the unprecedented celebrity factor in the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton presidential race, offering fresh insights into how entertainment and politics intersect at the highest levels of American government and shape the way citizens perceive their leaders.