The Press And The Modern Presidency By Louis Liebovich
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A 4 page discussion on the comments of the author, Liebovich, who notes that the relationship between the media and press and the president changed over the last half of the 20th century. It went from being respectful during Kennedy's term to probing more and more deeply into the private lives of the president, a fact supported by the Clinton scandals. This essay discusses some of Liebovich's thoughts and uses Kennedy as the example of a positive relationship between the media and the Executive Branch. Comments about other presidents points out the differences in that relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Relevance of Teddy Roosevelt's Legacy
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This 5 page paper argues that Teddy Roosevelt was not a great president, but he as a very good president and not given adequate credit for his accomplishments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Role of F.D. Roosevelt in Russian Politics During the Second World War
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This 11 page paper examines the F.D. Roosevelt administration and its foreign policies during World War II. The focus is on relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. How flawed policies may have in part sparked the Cold War is demonstrated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Role of Government in the Economy: The Economic Policies of George W. Bush
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A 6 page overview of the economic philosophies of George W. Bush. Notes that Bush economic policy will encompass not only corrections of the economy but also such issues as big business, agriculture, national debt, and even retirement and health care issues. Focuses on heath care and the privatization of previously governmental run functions. Emphasizes that the new presidential policies will set a new direction regarding the assumed role of the government in economy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Role of International Issues in Presidential Elections
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This 5 page paper examines the elections of 1920, 1940 and 1960 along with the international pressures that surrounded them. Specifics of the campaigns are relayed in this informative overview. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Role of the American President
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This 3 page paper looks at the American presidency and how it has changed over time. The paper argues that it has stayed virtually the same, but also entertains other points of view. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Role of the President in Furthering civil Rights
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the role of the president in furthering civil rights. Does the president have a role in furthering the civil rights of the people of America? Yes, although it is not a reactionary role in many instances, the president by the virtue of who he is, does have a role in the furthering of civil rights in many cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Roosevelt Corollary
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(9 pp) The twenty-sixth president, Theordore Roosevelt believed in stewardship, corporatism and efficiency, centralized authority. He was also the first US president to develop a hands-on policy concerning foreign affairs as illustrated first through the 1904 Roosevelt Corollary. (Corollary quotes in italics). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Run for the White House
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This 3 page paper looks at the power of the people and of the media as it respects presidential primaries and general elections. Recommendations are made in terms of problems faced in this area. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Significance of the Inaugural Address
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This 6 page paper examines the purpose of the inaugural address. George W. Bush and John F. Kennedy's inaugural addresses are summarized and discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Significance of the Vice Presidential Home States in Presidential Elections
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This 5 page paper examines elections between 1920 and 2000. The significance of choosing a president from a particular state is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Strategic Defensive Initiative – “Star Wars” but no Yoda, Annakin, or Luke
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This 16 page report discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), more commonly referred to as “Star Wars.” The administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan envisioned a program for a missile-defense shield, based in outer space that was supposed to be able to render nuclear weapons obsolete. SDI, implemented or not, meant decisions would have to be made that would most certainly affect the future of the world. Although SDI-Star Wars never went beyond a rudimentary testing stage, it changed the strategic-arms debate in ways favorable to the United States. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Truman Doctrine
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This 8 page paper looks at this doctrine that divided the nation, and particularly pitted Congress against the president. The introduction of the Marshall Plan and Truman's role in its creation is explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Truth, Lies and Myths About J.F.K.
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This 5 page paper looks at the life and times of John F. Kennedy. New information that has surfaced regarding President Kennedy's health and affairs are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Watergate Scandal
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of what America has come to call the 1970's scandal of the Nixon presidency. The events are outlined, including details of the break-in and the investigation to follow. The Saturday Night Massacre is touched on and the legacy of the scandal is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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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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Themes and Messages from the Presidential Elections of 1932, 1952 and 1980
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This 4 page paper examines these three elections and contends that the candidates themselves were underdogs at first, but then went on to be very popular. Other themes are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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