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The Compromise of 1850 and the Dred Scott Case

was introduced and defeated; it would have "prohibited slavery in the newly-acquired territories" (Compromise of 1850, 2009). The ...

U.S./China Relations and the Administration of President Barack Obama

of the American debt. The Obama administration needs to formulate a concise and impartial view of the Chinese military and satisf...

Reforming Education

dollar program, "funded through the Recovery Act," that encourages competition among the states "to inspire education reform" (de ...

More Troops to Afghanistan

power in the region (Obama, 2009). Unfortunately, as U.S. attention turned to Iraq (which Obama opposed from the outset), b...

Are Good Leaders Likely to be Tall?

In 1924, 1970 and 1976 the US elections for president were not won by the tallest candidate, in the others the tallest candidate h...

Personal Essays

career involved his presence in the Civil Rights Movement. He was a President who seemed concerned about injustice in the nation. ...

Peter J. Bensen

responsible for all financial issues at the company (PR Newswire, 2008). He is responsible "for the Accounting, Investor Relations...

Thematic Comparison of Gilgamesh with Current Events

of evil. Bush pursued his quest for immortality by invading the Middle East, first in Iraq in March of 2003, and then established...

Checks and Balances Since 9/11

things although it requires approval by both houses to enact any law. The Senate ratifies treaties and must approve any appointmen...

Development and Human Rights as Addressed by Bolivian President Evo Morales

as a deep concern for human rights and a commitment to his countrys economic development (Trujillo, 2007). Having confronted adve...

OBAMA HEALTHCARE EDITORIAL - BOSTON GLOBE

might seem strong at the outset; after all, enough people are blaming the Massachusetts plan for soaking the taxpayer, but this ed...

Covert Operations vs. the Traditional Military

Roosevelt; the Joint Chiefs were afraid that this man would convince FDR to give covert action precedence, which of course would t...

The Future of American Healthcare

In this seven-page paper, the problems with the American healthcare system are portrayed. The essay also outlines President Obama'...

Leadership Principles and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

towards achieving those goals. Kouzes and Posner put it much better: "When people described to us their personal-best leadership e...

Condoleezza v. Barack Obama World View

America In the wake of 9/11 and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rice begins her speech by summarizing the current dynamic...

President Bill Clinton's Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Armed Forces if one so desires. Furthermore, sexual orientation should not be used to restrict someone from doing any jo...

The Stance of the 2008 Presidential Hopefuls

in history, and made history as well, since the U.S. elected its first African-American president. The race was long and difficult...

Pinochet and the Chilean Revolution

was elected by a coalition of five political parties; the Communists and Socialists were the mainstays of this group, which "elect...

Role Of Congress In National Security

any other official militia of the country.4 The Constitution divides the powers regarding war between the President and the Co...

National Security Council

by the Department of State but under Eisenhowers administration, it was dominated by the military.11 Kennedys NSC was not as struc...

President John F. Kennedy’s Leadership

as being led into making decisions by events and circumstances rather than meeting them head-on. An example of this might be the ...

The American Presidency

1789-1797, sought reelection only once and a two-term limit became traditional and was the national standard for 150 years (OConno...

A Re-evaluation of the John Adams Presidency

The laws were not popular and while they had been reversed by Congress for the most part, or were simply not renewed, Adams was co...

Why Hillary Clinton Should Become President

have been occupied by a Bush or a Clinton for 24 (or 28) years" (p. 8). Then he asks whether or not it matters (Kristof, 2008). W...

GEORGE BUSH AND HIS LEGACY

received negative response from allies (America, 2008). With little support from anyone, the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 -- and with...

Critique of James G. Hollandsworth Jr.’s The Louisiana Native Guards: The Black Military Experience During the Civil War

alike despite their willingness to risk their lives in combat. But as the text illustrates, racial discrimination was unfortunate...

Assessing Wal-Mart's Supply Chain

sales and inventory needs. Suppliers Wal-Mart purchases most of its products directly from producers. As the worlds larges...

Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right

travel to Massachusetts for the sole purpose of disrupting Puritan church services and heckling their ministered (Woods 2). This a...

Pro and Con Essay on the Cloning Views of President George W. Bush and Senator John F. Kerry

the Democratic Party, such federal funding was revoked beginning in 1995, when the Republican Party controlled both the Senate and...

Barack Obama’s Universal Healthcare

time in history it seems that America lagged "behind European countries in finding value in insuring against the costs of sickness...