Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-247) and index.
Contents: Samuel Bard: the first presidential physician -- The pillars of the profession: presidential physicians, 1812-1865 -- The military steps in, part I: the early days, 1823-1865…
Two volume set. Includes bibliographical references and index. Editor-in-chief: Robert O. Zeleny. Biographical information on presidents of the United States up to, and including, the 41st president George Bush.
