Ronald Reagan / Effective Leadership
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8 pages in length. Much like his political predecessors Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan possessed a leadership quality that set him apart from a great many other leaders of this or any other time. The concept of leadership is easy to define, but it is not as easy to execute; Reagan was not only able to characteristically recognize the inherent demands of the job as Chief Executive of the United States, but he also rose to the challenge consistently and uniformly. The writer discusses the various points of effective leadership Reagan displayed while in office. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Ronald Reagan Campaign Communications
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A 15 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Ronald Reagan. The writer then discusses the communication of each election campaign, demonstrating how messages were conveyed to the public. Reagan always spoke simply and clearly. He was a master at sending a simple message that had profound implications, like "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" About the Panama Canal controversy, he said: "We built it, we paid for it, it's ours, and we are going to keep it." This essay emphasizes image building and how the communication during the campaigns built that image. Numerous examples are included. The election results data are also included. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Ronald Reagan's Conservatism
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This 10 page paper examines Ronald Reagan's presidency and his policies in office as well as when he was governor of California. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Ronald Reagan, the Most Effective President Since 1950
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In three pages this paper examines the effectiveness of the 40th U.S. President in a discussion of his domestic and foreign policy accomplishments, his ability as ‘The Great Communicator’ to articulate and achieve a vision, and his success in elevating the office of the presidency. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Ronald Reagan: A Discussion of His Ranking in a Historian Survey Completed by C-Span
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A 5 page discussion of the survey’s ranking of Reagan in ten critical areas: public persuasion, crisis leadership, economic management, moral authority, international relations, administrative skills, relations with congress, vision/setting an agenda, pursuance of equal justice for all, and overall performance within the context of time. No additional sources are listed
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Ronald Reagan: Nomination for a Twentieth Century Genius Award
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A 7 page overview of Reagan’s many accomplishments. This paper lists the qualities that support the nomination of Reagan for a Twentieth Century Genius Award. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ronald Reagan: Speech Comparison
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5 pages in length. One of Ronald Reagan's many legacies is his ability to deliver a speech that inspires, educates and makes listeners feel as though he is talking directly to each one individually. His rapport with his constituency and the global community was comparable only to President Kennedy, and his smooth delivery is attributable to his first career as movie actor. Indeed, being president was but another role for Reagan to play, one in which he used oratory as a most effective means of persuasion. Examining two of his speeches - the Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) and the Berlin Wall (Tear Down this Wall!) - provides a good opportunity to evaluate the master and his craft that served to guide America for so many years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Roosevelt's New Deal Policies
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This 4 page paper outlines FDR's programs. Information on Social Security and Unemployment is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Roosevelt’s “New Deal”
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A 4 page overview of the political maneuver known as the New Deal. The author provides an overview of the societal circumstances which spawned this approach then asserts that while the New Deal would be effective over the short term, it would be the impetus of the welfare state, that economic situation which today is being blamed for a number of social problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ROOSEVELT, HIS YOUTH AND THE ROUGH RIDERS
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This paper examines Theodore Roosevelt, how he overcame his childhood asthma through sheer determination and his experience with the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. Also included is Roosevelt and his cavalry's charge on San Juan Hill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Roscoe White’s Involvement in the Kennedy Assassination
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This 6 page paper argues that Dallas police officer Roscoe White was the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sally Hemmings as a Southern Icon
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A 4 page paper which illustrates how Sally Hemmings stands as a powerful southern icon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Schwartz/LBJ & His Foreign Policy
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A 4 page book review. US politicians who are associated with American involvement in Southeast Asia, that is, Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson, are, in general, denigrated both by the public and by historical scholarship. In Lyndon Johnson and Europe, In the Shadow of Vietnam (2003), historian Thomas Alan Schwartz offers a reasoned and scholarly reassessment of LBJ's foreign policy with a particular focus on Europe. As his title implies, Schwartz is principally concerned with demonstrating that Johnson's foreign policy was not exclusively shaped by the US involvement in Vietnam. Rather than being dominated by Vietnam, Schwartz offers a reassessment of the Johnson Administration that argues that foreign policy during this era encompassed many levels, with European relations taking a central and focused significance. No additional sources cited.
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Secret Service: Durable and Dedicated
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(6 pp) The United States government agency with the name Secret Service has a very open mission - protect the President. He has continued to do that duty with dedication since before the Civil War. Globilization and current politics have presented new and difficult areas for this agency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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SENIOR VS. JUNIOR: COMPARISONS BETWEEN PRESIDENTS BUSH
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This 3-page paper compares and contrasts the two presidencies of George H.W. Bush (1988-1992) and his son, George W. Bush (2000-?). Issues discussed include the economy, Gulf Wars and public perception of both men. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Sex And/Or Scandal: How They Extend And Illuminate The Study Of Past Societies And Cultures
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5 pages in length. Sex and scandal have existed synonymously throughout history, serving to extend and illuminate the study of past societies and cultures all the way back to ancient Greece. That the two work synergistically when paired – and not necessarily in a positive manner – speaks to the inherent connection between forbidden temptation and humanity's innate desires. Associating sex and scandal with the political world is no less commonplace than correlating the cohesive existence of alcohol and drugs: each respective element is inexplicably drawn to the other. To examine political sex scandals as limiting the overall accurate historical perspective of a given culture and/or society is to understand how a handful of political representatives do not necessarily reflect the higher moral integrity of their constituency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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SIX CRISES BY RICHARD NIXON: AN ANALYSIS
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This report analyzes Richard Nixon's autobiography, Six Crises, and focuses on three of the "crises" to determine what kind of man Nixon was. Bibliography lists one source.
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So YA Wanna be President of the ol US of A?
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(6 pp) When I first learned of elections in Civics 101, one thing I remember thinking to myself was that I would never want to be president of the United States. Here it is a thousand years later, and I still have not changed by mind. Yet, if you should run into someone of relatively sound mind and body, who wants to give it a whirl, here is what they, or you, should know. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Speech Analysis
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A 5 page research paper/analysis that examines John F. Kennedy's speech Ich Ben Ein Berliner given in June of 1963 in Berlin. The writer analyzes the speech according to the Aristotelian model, discussing why the speech was so successful. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Speeches: Eisenhower and Kennedy
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This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Farewell Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Strategy and Leadership in World Wars I and II
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A 3 page overview of some of the most decisive factors in these wars. This paper outlines the importance of each nation’s role in the Grand Alliance of World War II and compares the leadership of Woodrow Wilson with that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Tactics and Techniques Used in Presidential Campaigns
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This 4 page paper looks at several presidential campaigns and evaluates the tactics and techniques used. Many details about various elections are included. There is a focus on nineteenth century campaigns. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Movement
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(10 pp) Progressives were a loosely knit group of activists, who occasionally even seemed opposed to each other. According to Schulz (2000), while not opposed to capitalism as a concept they did want to change the relationship of labor to business. Immigration was viewed as a 'problem.' Some felt the solution was the 'Americanization' of immigrants; others felt immigration should be restricted by legislation. Private utilities and transportation methods should have some regulations; others felt the government should straighten out 'the whole mess.' Political reform was a necessity. Could it be done, by eliminating the 'political machine,' or were there other solutions? We might say that during this time the country was beginning to 're-think' itself, and looked for a leader who could either provide answers or guidance. Teddy Roosevelt was just the guy for the job! Bibliography lists 6 sources and two photographs of the President.
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The ‘Big Elephant in the Room’: The Issue of Race in Presidential Policymaking
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An 8 page paper which considers whether or not race is considered as part of a domestic and foreign policy decisions, focusing on the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The 1980 Election: An Overview
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This 14 page paper provides a glimpse at one of the most important elections of the twentieth century, when Ronald Reagan seized control of a struggling nation and plunged it into a decade of abundance. Information is provided about the election itself as well as the primaries. A state by state discussion is included along with an appendix that provides statistics from every state. The popular versus electoral vote is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The 1992 and 2000 Presidential Elections
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This 16 page paper provides an overview of these two elections. Candidates are discussed as well as what went on in the conventions. The two elections are compared and contrasted. Specific statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The 2008 Presidential Election
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This 3 page paper is presented in question and answer format. One question concerns the race between Obama and McCain and another looks at the historic significance of the race. A third question examines coverage of the election. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The 2008 Presidential Election
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A 6 page discussion of the campaign as it unfolded in regard to the candidates’ respective stances on critical international issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The American Dream as Interpreted by Woodrow Wilson and Anzia Yezierska
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5 pages. This paper will introduce the work by Anzia Yezierska, The Bread Givers, and compare it to the inaugural speech given by Woodrow Wilson on March 4, 1913. By considering the ideals of the American Dream as it appears in each of these works, this paper will attempt to identify that which is most at stake in the hearts of the people when it comes to fulfilling their own interpretation of the American Dream. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The American Presidency
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the American presidency, what it stands for and how it has changed over the years. The intent of the Founders is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Annexation of Texas: The Influence and Views of President James K. Polk
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A 7 page overview of this critical period in American history. This paper analyzes the annexation of Texas and the U.S. war with Mexico in accordance with the expansionist views of then President James K. Polk. The contention is presented that this annexation would prove to be a critical element in the ultimate break out of the American Civil War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Appropriate Use Of A United States Presidential Pardon
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10 pages in length. The powers inherent to America's highest political office are both grand and far-reaching to such an extent that decisions are made and policy is upheld that exists nowhere else. Inasmuch as upholding the office of United States president innately affords one the opportunity to wield certain power privileges as supported by the Constitution, one of these advantage – as written in Article II, Section II of this historical document – states how the president "shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment" (U.S. Constitution). According to Ashley M. Steiner's "Remission Of Guilt Or Removal Of Punishment? The Effects Of A Presidential Pardon," however, there is a great deal of concern over the reason presidential pardons existed in the first place. Was it included as a means by which to "blot out all guilt for a crime" (Steiner 959) or merely to "remove the punishment for the crime" (Steiner 959)? Either way, the historic perspective of presidential pardons – both public and private – has often been less than flattering. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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A 10 page paper which examines the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Bibliography lists 26 sources.
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The Assassination of JFK
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This 30 page paper considers the varying perspectives on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This paper considers two specific theories: the view promoted by the federal government that supports the single shooter theory (the crime committed by Lee Harvey Oswald) and the less popular perspective that the Mafia was involved in the plot to kill JFK and utilized Marilyn Monroe as a contact. This paper further supports this second theory, based on the lack of solid forensic evidence to support the first theory and the elements that support the theory of Mafia involvement. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
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A 7 page overview of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy:
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This 25 page paper examines the assassination of Kennedy based upon the writings of Jim Garrison and the Oliver Stone film, "JFK". This paper delves into the myriad of theories and investigations that have taken place on the subject, as well as investigating much of the information that has been released since the "JFK" film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt
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A 5 page paper which examines the autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt as it relates to its illumination of American history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Balance of Power in the U.S. Government
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This 3 page paper provides a basic overview of the system of checks and balances. A chart is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Balance of Power: Congress vs. The Presidency
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the system of checks and balances. It focuses on a statement provided by a student that maintains that the president might as well take over due to the ineffective Congress. The paper argues that the statement is not true and explains why the balance of power is important. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Bush Administration
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A 15 page paper discussing the management technique of this president. President George Bush is maligned by some, labeled ineffective by others. In retrospect, there were telling signs that Bush was a president of a single facet, that of foreign policy. His domestic policies often were the victims of systemic inadequacies in the administration. Of course a single person cannot "run" the government, and his success largely depends on his ability to exercise sound management and surround himself with good people. George Bush was deficient in both areas. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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