Essays 211 - 240
Apologies, published in 1979, Goldwater observed that his run for the presidency in 1964"was like trying to stand up in a hammoc...
The ideals of justice, managing the economy, projecting a clear vision and agenda are examined in the presidency of Bill Clinton i...
In five pages this paper discusses the presidency of George W. Bush and the conflicts that can result from government agendas at f...
In five pages this paper examines how Ronald Reagan employed FDR's 1930s' Great Depression era New Deal type policies to cope with...
ours to us" (Frost 90). Lincoln knew he was different from his contemporaries in both physical appearance and demeanor, but that ...
March 1970, for the first time in the history of the U.S. Postal Service, there was a walkout in Brooklyn which grew to include ov...
fact engaged in international political action and many believe that they did not consult Congress, as they should have. C...
create new jobs, the Bush administration has "indelibly identified itself with the performance of the economy" (Beattie, 2003, p. ...
track of the actions and responsibilities of the other various aides. Additionally, these aides tend to be a type of rivalry with...
have presided over rough economies. The poor economy, in fact, cost Bush Senior the 1992 election. According to experts, Bush Juni...
Clark went on to become a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University between August of 1966 and 1968, where he studied philosophy, politi...
unions had become large and powerful. In fact, Wilson ran on a progressive platform and so it would only seem natural that he woul...
In this four page paper the writer ourlines the key elements that propelled Ronald Reagan to the U.S. presidency. Details are pro...
history. His high level of public favor, however, is undoubtedly connected to his ability to manipulate people and to accomplish ...
and dull, though Starr also classifies him as "thoughtful and substantive," someone who is patient with questions and comments as ...
him because of his poor eyesight. However, Harry would have his chance at the onset of World War I. Despite his disappointments w...
partners. The relationship dates back to at least 1945 when Harry Truman wanted to "wage war against infirmity" (Jones, 2003, p. 3...
believed that by speaking directly to the voters that another opinion might be formed. Having been involved in several wars, the...
In four pages this paper examines the legislative aspects of the American presidency with George W. Bush being the primary focus. ...
thereabouts, things become problematic at times. There are other situations too that create havoc and when the president uses his ...
had a naval career where he lived in many places around the nation as well as many places around the world. While in the Navy he r...
ideals were perhaps grand and a bit idealistic as seen in the following: "Government should promote and, if possible, provide grea...
the "loyal opposition" that he believed is needed in order for the two-party system to work best. He opposed FDR seemingly at eve...
those who want to help the poor, such as in the 1930s. There was relatively little opposition to Roosevelts New Deal because times...
branch. It can propose and make laws and it can pass laws with a two thirds vote even if the President vetoes a bill, but at first...
the people", and that it was his responsibility and obligation to act on behalf of what was good for the nation - using whatever l...
term traditionally begins the first Monday in October, and so final opinions are issued in late June (Mears, 2002). Justices divid...
Petticoat Presidency? 2003). Edith Wilson was a woman who had grown up in a happy home, with protective parents who adored her (E...
said. I believe this was Nixons greatest downfall - not being true to his word. In the aftermath of Watergate, there...
Johnson entered hesitantly, he won the race (2003). During World War II, Johnson briefly did a stint in the Navy but returned to...