RICHARD NIXON
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This paper covers the life of Richard M. Nixon, 37th President of the United States. Emphasis in the paper is on Nixon's life following his resignation from the presidency, but also focuses on his background, with some reference to Watergate, the scandal that ended his presidential career. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Richard Nixon And Watergate: Turning Point
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11 pages in length. Watergate proved to be the most significant turning point in the life of America's thirty-seventh president, Richard M. Nixon, as well as one of the significant turning points in American politics, as well. The scandal that took place in 1972 at Washington, D.C.'s Watergate apartment and office complex became the president's worst nightmare, inasmuch as he was caught virtually red-handed as the primary conspirator in the Democratic National Committee headquarters break-in. This infamous occurrence sparked an investigation that uncovered secretly made audio tapes of conversations that Nixon had with several top-positioned government employees attempting to secure Nixon's re-election by illegally – and unethically – infiltrating the opposition's home office. Indeed, Nixon's world came crashing down when the investigative trail lead directly to his authorization of such damning activity; it would take two years after this discovery for the president to resign in order to avoid being impeached. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Richard Russell & LBJ
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An 18 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia, as Lyndon Johnson's mentor while LBJ was in the Senate had a significant influence over Johnson's handling of the Vietnam War. The writer argues that, in some ways, Russell was quite influential. However, examination of the historical record shows that, on the whole, Johnson followed other advisers more closely than he did Russell. Russell's advice, like the situation itself, was frequently ambiguous and did not offer Johnson a clear-cut path. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Robert F. Kennedy’s Anti-war Legacy
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A nine page paper looking at this pivotal figure in the anti-war movement of the 1960s. Using Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.’s biography “Robert Kennedy and his Times,” the paper shows how the ethical crisis surrounding Kennedy’s strong opposition to the war in Vietnam proved a focal point in the last years of his life. No additional sources.
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Robert Reich/Locked in the Cabinet
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A 7 page book review of Reich's autobiography of the Clinton years. Reich envisioned federal initiatives designed lift up those Americans who have been bypassed by the new knowledge-based global economy. His memoir records his disappointment and his triumphs as a member of the Clinton Administration. No additional sources cited.
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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, 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, 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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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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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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