Most Influential Figure Since 1815: Abraham Lincoln
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A 4 page paper which examines why Abraham Lincoln is a figure who has had the greatest impact on the world since 1815. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAabe18.rtf

Myth and Reality: Abraham Lincoln
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A 4 page paper which examines myth and reality concerning the life and personality of Abraham Lincoln. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmyabe.rtf

Negative Campaigning in Presidential Elections
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6 pages in length. Possibly one of the most potentially devastating tactics used in election campaigns today is that of negative campaigning against opponents. But did you know it started with the Declaration of Independence? This paper also uncovers the real reason behind negative campaigning: To deliberately cause voters to NOT go to the polls. This surprising and interesting topic is covered in this well-written paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Neustadt and the Power to Persuade
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A 5 page paper which discusses Neustadt's beliefs that the President's power rests largely in his ability to persuade, as was also argued by Dahl. The paper discusses this perspective and offers an examination of the advantages and disadvantages of this understanding. The works discussed are Neustadt's "Presidential Power" books. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAneustd.wps

Nixon's "The Silent Majority" Speech: Analysis
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7 pages in length. Historic documents hold an importance to this country's foundation like no other significant record of value; that each one represents a piece of history in the ongoing development of the United States speaks to the tremendous weight each one carries. Richard Nixon's Silent Majority speech from November, 1969 most certainly falls into this notable category; however, its face value is considerably tarnished when one realizes the true nature of his words. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCSilentMj.rtf

NIXON, KENNEDY AND POLITICS
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This 3-page paper discusses the significance of the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debates, and how those debates changed politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTnixken.rtf

Nixon, Kissinger And The Vietnam War
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A 5 page paper that discusses Nixon's and Kissinger's involvement in the Vietnam War. During his campaign, Nixon promised to end the war quickly but he found that would not be as easy as he thought. This essay discusses some of the reasons and what Nixon and Kissinger finally did to end this war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGnixnam.rtf

Noonan's 'What I Saw at the Revolution'
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A 5 page report on Peggy Noonan's 1990 book. Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George Bush, Noonan gives a view of Washington of laughable images of self-importance while being pragmatic about herself and her own role. Of Irish-Catholic and middle class roots, Noonan gives a highly readable and humorous account of her interactions with those who would cling to elitism. She let few get away with it without having some good-natured, but cutting commentary, though she did hide behind a pillar once when Nancy Regan disapproved of her dress...Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Noonan.wps

Obama's Criticism of Sarah Palin (Analysis Using the Theory of Symbolic Interactionism)
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This 7 page paper examines Barack Obama's criticism of Sarah Palin. The paper views the situation sociologically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA837sym.rtf

Oliver Stone's Attempt to Explain the Kennedy Assassination
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This 7 page paper points out where Stone fails in his attempt to explain the Kennedy assassination in his film JFK. The film is discussed and specific parts are noted as attempts by the director to skew the public to his point of view. Evidence in the JFK case is discussed. Both sides are looked at and the paper concludes that a lone gunman probably did kill the president after all. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA204JFK.rtf

Operation Restore Hope: The Somalia Affair and the Relative Roles of the George Bush and Bill Clinton Administrations
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A 10 page overview of the history of “Operation Restore Hope”, the U.S. humanitarian mission implemented in 1992 by the George Bush administration. This paper contends that while Clinton endorsed Operation Restore Hope he did so only in recognition of how a resistance to such a humanitarian effort would reflect on his chances of gaining the presidency. After taking office he muddled the situation to a point of disaster. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsomali.rtf

Opposition to FDR
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A 3 page paper discussing the other side of FDR’s presidency. FDR’s administration was no more successful in ending the Great Depression than Herbert Hoover’s administration had been. It was World War II that put an end to the Depression, rather than any specific actions of FDR. His zeal to see the UN become an effective reality led him to make far too many concessions to Stalin, forming conditions that later would lead to the Cold War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSfdrOpposition.rtf

Our Commander in Chiefs
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An 10 page discussion of the varied roles which our Presidents must fulfill. The author emphasizes that various checks and balances are in place to regulate Presidential power but acknowledges the precise manner in which power is utilized varies according to individual and circumstances. Compares the approaches of George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton, contending that while Bush was an effective Commander in Chief Clinton was an embarrassment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPBshCln.rtf

Political Candidates 2004
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A 21 page overview of twelve candidates for U.S. and Georgia offices. This overview includes details on the campaigns and political history of George W. Bush, John Kerry, Ralph Nader, Johnny Isakson, Denise Majette, Phil Gingrey, Rick Crawford, Johnny Grant, Faye Smith, Harry Geisinger and Jan Hackney. Includes information facts gleaned from campaign literature, press coverage, and independent research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpolCnd.rtf

Political Power, Which Leader Holds the Most Power, the British Prime Minister of the US President?
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This 5 page paper compares the position of President in the US and Prime Minister in order to consider which has the greatest power. International power and internal power structures are considered, with examples such as the power to declare war, before a conclusion is reached. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Political Systems: The Presidential System, The Parliamentary System,and the Semi-Presidential System
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A 10 page overview of three of the most popular political systems in the world. Details the specific format of each utilizing examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other countries to illustrate each system. Illuminates both similarities and differences in these political systems concentrating on the way which officials are put in office and their relative responsibilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Portrait of a President
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This 3 page paper is an imaginary statement by an imaginary President of the United States explaining such things as his position on the issues, how he got his party's nomination, who supported him, how he used the media, and the first part of his Inaugural Address.
Filename: HVPorPre.rtf