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FDR's Vice President Henry Wallace

In six pages this paper discusses Henry Wallace's life, his politics, his time as Franklin D. Roosevelt's vice president, and his ...

Scandalous Presidency of Ulysses Grant

he was seventeen his father, evidently sensing the need for a change in direction, enrolled him in the military academy at West Po...

Overview of the Whiskey Rebellion

the federal circuit court in Philadelphia. At this time in history, this distance was indeed enormous.5 The conservatives and mo...

Watergate Conspiracy and the Impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon

In twenty one pages this paper discusses the notorious Watergate conspiracy in terms of the reasons behind it and then examines th...

Iran Hostage Crisis and President Jimmy Carter

This paper consists of eight pages and examines the impact of the Iran hostage crisis upon the presidency of Jimmy Carter. Six so...

G. Gordon Liddy's Role in the Watergate Scandal

This paper examines G. Gordon Liddy's character and powerful position in a paper consisting of six pages that focuses on his role ...

Brookings Institute Perspectives on the Presidency of Bill Clinton

In six pages this paper critically assesses the Clinton presidency in terms of whether or not he was a leader of change or merely ...

The President is in the End Just a Person

prestigious job in existence. The president has never made a secret of the fact that he grew up in a single parent household ...

Power of the Presidency: Lincoln

role as President and even infringed on the civil rights of the people, but there are also many who argue such steps were necessar...

How the Civil War Shaped and Defined Abraham Lincoln

necessary institution but also as a just one. They took the stance that white slave owners were entitled to own slaves as a part o...

Ronald Reagan's Conservatism

Ronald Reagan as being staunch in his support of conservatism. While his actions may have caused some to question his beliefs, he ...

Personality of Democratic Presidential Candidate John F. Kerry

and dull, though Starr also classifies him as "thoughtful and substantive," someone who is patient with questions and comments as ...

George W. Bush and the Legislative Presidency

In four pages this paper examines the legislative aspects of the American presidency with George W. Bush being the primary focus. ...

Problems of the US Government's Executive Branch

thereabouts, things become problematic at times. There are other situations too that create havoc and when the president uses his ...

Presidency of Harry S. Truman

him because of his poor eyesight. However, Harry would have his chance at the onset of World War I. Despite his disappointments w...

International Relations and the Impact of the Administration of President Richard M. Nixon

In five pages this research paper examines how international relations was affected by Richard Nixon's presidency with the 37th Pr...

Presidency of Francois Mitterand

In six pages the 14 year presidency of Francois Mitterand of France is examined. Six sources are cited in the bibliography....

Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt

This paper considers the four term presidency of FDR in three pages. Three sources are cited in the bibliography....

Character of Presidents and How It Is Formed

In sixteen pages this paper discusses how time and circumstances are responsible for shaping the presidential character in a consi...

The Journey of Abraham Lincoln That Convinced Him Slavery Was Wrong

In 5 pages Lincoln's journey toward the presidency that led to his abolishment of slavery is discussed. There are 4 bibliographic...

Effects of the Child Labor Act of 1916 on Woodrow Wilson's Presidency

unions had become large and powerful. In fact, Wilson ran on a progressive platform and so it would only seem natural that he woul...

American Presidency and the Administrations of Bill Clinton

history. His high level of public favor, however, is undoubtedly connected to his ability to manipulate people and to accomplish ...

Imperial Presidency of George W. Bush

track of the actions and responsibilities of the other various aides. Additionally, these aides tend to be a type of rivalry with...

Bill Clinton Presidency Evaluation

In five pages Bill Clinton's presidency is evaluated in an assessment of the man and the leader. Seven sources are cited in the b...

The Life and Legacy of Gerald R. Ford

went to Yale to get his law degree he would coach football, and while many lawyers managed to find a way to stay out of war, Ford ...

Evaluating John Adams's Presidency

the lions share of the credit" (Bruns, 2007). McCullough says that Adams had an "astute political mind" as well as being an eloqu...

The Presidency and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson

and 1776, and there he would write the Declaration of Independence ("Thomas Jefferson," 2007). In 1786, he helped to author a bill...

Doris Kearns Goodwin: No Ordinary Time

than the others. It may be that they are all true. However, FDR did change his will to leave half of his fortune to Missy, antici...

Events in Jefferson's Presidency

an ideal opportunity for the young country slip away. Spain had ceded its land holding in the Mississippi River valley to France, ...

Stock Characters

portrayal. Plautuss cast was in no danger of impeding upon each others characterization, inasmuch as they all embraced their own ...