Essays on Presidents of The United States

In the late 1800’s a rise in industrialism transformed American society dramatically with progress in technology, efficiency, and transportation. With this progress there came many benefits – more goods for consumers, more low skilled jobs, and opportunity for the middle class man to rise to…

The year 2000 was the start of a new era and another caucus for Iowa. This year it was held between the two top candidates, Busch for the Republican Party and Al Gore for the Democratic Party. In this essay we will look into the…

The 2016 US election, which saw businessman and television personality Donald Trump become President of the United States in preference to the politically established Democrat Hillary Clinton, shocked America. Consequently, this result invoked the question of whether American citizens trust politicians, or whether their trust…

“The reason why men enter into society is the preservation of their property.” – John Locke. Throughout his many writings, John Locke covers a diverse range of topics regarding natural rights, the role of government, and social order. However, a common theme that ties all…

On September 19, 1796 George Washington decided not to publicly deliver his famous farewell address to the nation but, instead choose to have it published in the Philadelphia “Daily American Advertiser”. Washington’s speech comes after he decided to step down from his presidency after his second…

George Washington Plunkitt of Tammany Hall is book that covers the topic of down to earth legislative issues by the Democratic congressperson of New York (District of Tammany), George Washington Plunkitt, at the starting of the 20th century. This book reveals the psychological tasks of…

Living in Camp Life in camp was altogether different for officials and enrolled men. Officials were normally permitted more solaces and opportunities. Privates and non-charged officials drove an increasingly Austere life. Officials in the field lived superior to enrolled men. They dozed a couple of…

The government system of separation of powers and checks and balances refers to a unified government with three separate branches where none are more important than the other. However, this same system of all checks and no balances refers to a (flawed system in it…

Hernando Cortés: Hernando Cortés was a Spanish government official in the early 1500s in Cuba. He failed; but, he had heard stories about treasures on Aztec land. Him and about 600 other men attacked the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán, which failed. However, him and his men…

The age of rhetoric of enlightment thinking came as a revolution that helped stop the suffocating effects that shrouded the native America. Western civilization came as a result of this where America fight for independence was in various ways implemented by great thinkers who wrote…

America to most people is freedom, opportunity, fair and the greatest country in the world. I disagree with most people. Although I will admit, America was great, and many of these key values people had about America were true, it was a fair place for…

Recently, with the election of President Donald Trump, the immigration debate has been doused into the United States political culture. Many civilians believe that it is in the best interest of the undocumented immigrants to allow open borders, while others believe it would be more…

Michael Burgan’s book, Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?, is a book that gives us a look into the life of our 26th President of the United States. The book takes us through his life from a sickly child to a physically strong and determined leader of…

So, the act of congress I’ve chosen to show you today, is the “Higher Education Act of 1965.” This act helped the amount of resources colleges and universities were provided with, while also providing students of financial aid to secondary students by the United States…

In this paper you will learn more about how American transform after WWll (World War ll). This paper will focus on how suburbanization, the GI Bill, the automobile, and the effects of consumerism on society and gender spheres, racial experiences, and youth culture. You will…

On this day a brutal, tragic, and coincidental assassination occurred in 1865. The death of this man has completely changed the world due to the fact he was such a respectful leader. He played a key role in the passage of the thirteenth amendment which…

Tearing at the threads of a United States, the American Civil War was the bloodiest in history. Raging from 1841 until 1845, an estimated three-quarters of a million American soldiers died. These numbers do not account for civilian casualty, or unreported fatalities. A divide between…

The primary source I have picked is a speech that was led by JFK, on the 20th of January 1961. The form that the speech takes place in, is a document from the 1960’s. The audience were split into 2 possible categories, the American people…

Was the American Revolution successful? A successful revolution must consist of one main goal, and possibly other things surrounding it, but one main focus. To determine whether it was successful or not you must look at the outcome and see if what came out of…

Language is an inevitable, powerful tool for efficient communication of thoughts and ideas, building friendships, economic ties and ethnic relationships. However, how language is used varies from person to person: some view it only as a means of expression while others state that this ability,…

It is my honest belief that while having plenty of problems, Jefferson is not a hypocrite. I believe that like most of those involved in the American Revolution, what Jefferson proposes are ideals and eventual goals as opposed to instantaneous action. From what I have…

Thomas Jefferson was a well known man amongst history. He was a number of things such as, a diplomat, a politician, a philosopher, and of course a President. Jefferson was the third president of the USA or just America at the time, he was a…

 As a child In the early stages of Carver’s life he was birthed, then enslaved In Diamond Groove, know as Diamond Missouri. When George Washington Carver, and his sister were younger their parents were forcefully taken away by night raiders In the state of Arkansas….

 ‘The Four Freedoms’ speech was delivered by Franklin D Roosevelt on January 6, 1941. The United States was officially neutral in World War II. Initially, this speech highlights the finer aspects against the American neutrality in the War. The speech hints at the two dimensions…

 On March 8, 2018, Donald J Trump, current president of United States, has launched a trade war between the United States and China by placing tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods from the EU, Canada, Mexico and more specially in China. A trade…

It was the spring of March, 1861, Abraham Lincoln had just been announced as the President of the United States. Previously losing the election for the U.S Senate in the year of 1858, this great victory was a huge accomplishment for him and his supporters….

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln took place on 14th April 1865. There were nine people in total who took part in the murder of Lincoln; the actual assassin was called John Wilkes Booth. Booth overheard someone stating that Lincoln would be at the Ford’s Theatre…

On July 27, 2004, Barack Obama was presented formally to the nation when he conveyed the Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Obama was unknown too many, but he had the interpretation of many people of being a young rising figure…

The Gettysburg Address advances the dexterous thoughts that spread his intelligence of the Civil War and edified the individuals who wished to regard the numerous dead that battled on the grounds of Gettysburg. Sprinkled all through mankind’s history, extraordinary men have emerged, who have committed…

The Declaration of Independence, known as one of the most crucial reports to ever be made all through American history. In the second passage of this indispensable report, Thomas Jefferson recorded significant characteristics an arrangement of government needs to concentrate on so as to not…

If you’ve ever seen a two dollar bill before, then you know that Thomas Jefferson is on it. You would think, to be on money our nation uses, he’d be a good guy. Actually, Thomas Jefferson was a hypocrite. He said “All men are created…

 John F. Kennedy gives his inaugural address to an audience of millions worldwide. His address is famous for his phrase “My fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” As Kennedy delivered his…

Ronald Reagan’s speech rhetorical analysis it is principally effective owing to his powerful diction. Whoever wrote this speech is honestly a genius, as a result, a lot of what President Reagan says is thus showing emotion charged that it affects the beholder deeply. the tip…

The Civil War was a long, hard-fought war that was expected to only last a few months, the soldiers were supposed to be home by Christmas. Instead, the war lasted four years, and during the second half of the war, morale was desperately low. As…

The Democratic Republic at the start of our nation’s history was different from the one we see today. Property holders were thought to be more likely to understand public matters, not dependent on others, and would vote judiciously for a government that would not overtax…

  ‘Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it.’ Abraham Lincoln broke barriers in the fight against slavery. At first, he was not against slavery but his views changed over time. Early…

The book I chose to read for my book review was “Mister President: The Story Of Ronald Reagan” by Mary Virginia Fox. This book is a very good, descriptive book about the life of our 40th president of the United States of America. It starts…

 During the period of colonization within the development and making of America, it was difficult to establish a country with the lack of automation for labor. However, automation was made up for with the use of human labor: indentured servitude, and slavery. Abraham Lincoln acknowledged…

President Lyndon B. Johnson expressed ‘it would be this sort of extremely good aspect if those prophets of future and pain, and these messengers of dread and question, and those voices of smear and loathe, and these suspicious human beings who bargain in negligible matters…

The murder of US President John F. Kennedy is a major event for the United States. The murder shocked people all over the world. There were many conspiracy theories about how the murder went down. I have chosen to work on the murder of John…

The Story of the Kennedys is one of contemporary American folklore, one that will continue to puzzle everyone for years to come. For many reasons, this premier American family was intriguing, laced with all the trappings of royalty yet constantly synonymous with tragedy and a…

The 2012 presidential election is a very unique election, when compared to any others. This election would be the start for campaigns to begin taking a more modern approach to get votes for their candidates. Between the Republican nominee Mitt Romney and the current President…

The Kennedy family is one of Americas’ most prestigious political family that has an extensive history in American politics, public service, entertainment, and business. According to genealogist Brian Kennedy in his work JFK’s Irish O’Kennedy Ancestors, the Kennedys, originated from the Ó Cinnéide Fionn, a…

 For many decades, going to war has been looked at as a way to make profit. The impact that war has on humans and the environment is absolutely horrific. The way so many countries value money and power over people and peace is disgusting and…

“Drilling in ANWR fails to lower energy prices today and sets no long term energy strategy for tomorrow.” – Dan Lipinski (an American politician and political scientist) True or not? Should drilling be allowed in ANWR? This is the question that people have been debating…

Thesis Abraham Lincoln was a Transformational Leader. The following paper will demonstrate that Lincoln was a Transformational Leader through comparison as well as contrasting Lincoln’s style of leadership to other styles of leadership. Transformational Leadership A transformational leader empowers others to do their work. It…

President Roosevelt introduced the Good Neighbour Policy on March 4th, 1933. This approach marked a departure from traditional American interventionism. In his inaugural address he stated “In the field of world policy, I would dedicate this Nation to the policy of the good neighbor—the neighbor…

You won’t go far in leadership analysis before you read about Abraham Lincoln being one the greatest leaders in modern history. It wasn’t until I read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Team of Rivals when I truly understood and appreciated just how much of a leader…

Tyranny comes in many shapes and forms. Because it has been studied throughout history, its methods can now be used as a wake-up call to citizens that are uneducated on the topic. By bringing awareness to the dangers of tyranny, as a nation we can…

I picked Abraham Lincoln because he was an inspiration to the united states many people hated him, but many liked him. He was born on February twelfth eighteen oh nine his parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. He was the sixteenth president of the united…

Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address. He was the president of the United States at the moment so therefore he was a political individual during these times. Lincoln did not attend college, but he did get lower education. The speech was primarily for the whole…

Found on the coin called the penny, and the five-dollar bill is Abraham Lincoln. Also called, “Honest Abe”. Born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Hardin County, Kentucky. He died on April 15, 1865. Abraham was the middle child, he had two other siblings, Sarah…

The Civil War is usually not a popular topic of discussion. It’s surrounded by differing opinions, controversy, and a general apathetic attitude. But for the thousands of people that visit, work at, and work to preserve Civil War battlefields every day, it’s an extremely important…

Longevity isn’t something that is common in the brutal terrain of Washington politics. Scandals and the perennial hurdles of re-election make it really difficult to sustain a long stay at the nation’s capital, some have been better at it than others. One of those is…

The US Democratic Party is one of the oldest and biggest political party, founded by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison in 1792. In USA history, there had been 15 presidents from US Democratic Party. First one was Thomas Jefferson, who was president in 1801-1809 and last…

Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1942 where his parents instilled values of hardwork and toughness. He worked briefly as an attorney before he began working in politics. He became the fifth youngest U.S. senator in history when he was elected…

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942. He resided in Scranton, Pennsylvania for around the first ten years of his life. He and his family then moved to Claymont, Delaware. He was a mediocre student who displayed great leadership skills. He was elected class…

Andrew Jackson’s address to Congress on the text called “On Indian Removal” and Michael Rutledge text titled “Samuel’s Memory” both talk about the same subject which was the removal of Indians from their native lands for white settlers to take over. These texts, however, differentiate…

Barry Goldwater of Arizona was the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States against the Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. He was supporting a conservative platform that would undo many of the liberal policies that were followed for a few decades…

Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States. While there are many who can recall Reagan as both an actor and as the governor of California, younger Americans don’t know much about this man prior to his presidency. Most currently working on an…

Messaging Geer worked with Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe to communicate honest appraisals of significant occasions, for example, essential outcomes, and real survey declarations. These short messages, which was later included recordings in it, slice through the run of the mill turn of most crusades…

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29th 1917 In Brookline, Massachusetts. His father, Joseph Kennedy, was a successful businessman and politician. Joseph was a very influential figure in the Kennedy household. After World War 1 Joseph Sr. began buying chains of movie theaters in…

Shortly after noon on November 22nd, 1963 President John F Kennedy was assassinated in the state of Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was to blame not only did he take John F Kennedy’s life but seriously wounded Governor Connally luckily, he would recover. Although there is…

John F. Kennedy was born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts with his mother, father, and eight siblings. His father, Joseph Kennedy, frequently emphasized the importance of winning to his children throughout their early lives and John, often called Jack, quickly began to share his competitive…

Ellis discusses the conflicts of the American Revolution and the history of the United States of America. I will just go by each chapter first because I feel that is easier. In chapter one Burr and Hamilton both shot at each other causing Hamilton to…

The play that was the hottest ticket in town in 1943 was The Patriots. The Patriots was similar to today’s Hamilton because they went over some of the same things such as fights between Hamilton and Jefferson, Hamilton’s plans for the national bank and if…

As one can imagine there are many steps before a law is put into action. As stated in the book in chapter 11, “Congressional powers; The authority to introduce and pass legislation is a very strong power” (Krutz 2017). When one holds majority power that…

Ham: Hamilton believed that a solid union would be the greatest to peace, and liberty to the states. Jeff: Jefferson believed that if the whole country was ran by one government or union, it will cause a large scale of corruption to the country. Ham:…

There are two different political designs in the initial stage of constructing the United States: federalism and democratic republicanism. Hamilton is a proponent of federalism who have deep non confidence with the citizen while Jefferson advocates democratic-republican party with strong confidence in the crowds. It…

Abstract People have been aware of their environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. State, local, and federal Governments all play an essential role in protecting the environment. Climate change can lead to potentially dangerous health effects. Including illness, deaths, injuries…

In every four years, citizens of United States of America choose their president by presidential election. Each party selects one candidate to become the president. This is a ten-month-long process in which the candidates create their own campaign. In 2016, Donald Trump ran for president…

One day in March of 2016, I remember being in Spanish class watching a debate between my right-winged teacher and a liberal student. At that moment, I knew the 2016 Election would change the way people think about politics forever. Throughout the election, I had…

Banneker’s use of formal tone and succinct diction delivers to Jefferson the urgency of ending slavery. He demonstrates the lack of equality and hypocrisy as Jefferson claims “all men created equal” while treating human beings as possessions that could be bought and sold; and doing…

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness simply do not seem consistent with slavery. How could people be so passionate about the unalienable rights, and yet maintain the brutal practice of human bondage? Somehow slavery would manage to survive the revolutionary era, and the same…

From the late 1700s to the mid-1800s is when slavery saw the largest growth in racial injustice. Innocent men, women, and children were forced into hard manual labor with unhumanitarian working conditions in which many would face malicious abuse by their “slave owners.” During this…

The upcoming United States presidential election seems to make headlines of every news station because of the constant drama, name-calling, and blaming. It is as though everything is “breaking news”. Tensions rise, parties split, and it makes a great news story. Elections can cause a…

A new reform movement began to captivate the nation early on in the first decade of the new century. The Progressive Movement of the early 1900s was similar to the Populist movement of the 1880s and 1890s, only it was larger and had much more…

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were both major icons of the early 20th century and helped generate what we call the Progressive Era. Theodore Roosevelt being an American war hero in the late 19th century by helping The US succeed in the Spanish-American war with…

During the Nixon presidency many movements like the Hippie Movement, The Protest on Alcatraz by members of “Indians of All Tribes”, and the Women’s Rights Movement started to arise. Former President Richard Nixon was a strong supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment that would have…

Old Executive Office Building and Camp David. Nixon said this is the best way to find out what went on in meetings and how decisions were being made. The tapes were stored in the White House basements and monitored by the Secret Service. Very few…