Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies (U.S.)

This 5 page paper explores the system of checks and balances but focuses on the specific limitations of the presidency. How presidents have overcome limitations is the subject of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the many hats worn by the 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945). Many admire his tireless efforts to pull the nation out of the darkness of the Great Depression; others loathe his manipulation of existing systems and the press to accomplish his goals for the country. The paper ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book Founding Founder as well as the president on which it is based. The traits of the United States' first president are examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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 ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes Stephen Ponder’s book “Managing the Press.” The paper also discusses Ponder’s examination of Theodore Roosevelt. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. The 2004 presidential election promises to be one of the most interesting of any previous campaigns due in great part to the eclectic collection of candidates gearing up for the political race. Issues at the forefront of this particular campaign include the war in Iraq, economic concerns and how ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the Presidential and the Parliamentary forms of executive with reference to the United States and the United Kingdom. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper that compares and contrasts the office of the US president and that of the British prime minister. This analysis of US presidential government as compared to Great Britain's parliamentary system reveals these differences, particularly in regards to the current US president, George W. Bush and the current British prime minister, ...

This 14 page paper examines the role of Edith Wilson during her husband's presidential administration when he was left temporarily disabled from a stroke. This paper suggests that Edith Wilson did not have the administrative skills necessary to effectively handle presidnetial responsibilities. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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 ...

This 6 page paper contends that George Bush is a legitimate president but explores arguments that he is not due to the decision rendered by the Supreme Court. The paper begins with an overview of how the Supreme Court works and then quickly turns to the 2000 election where George W. Bush defeated ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at 1930s America and how Roosevelt's New Deal changed life forever. The debate over rugged individualism and humanitarianism is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of Joseph E. Persico’s work “Roosevelt’s Secret War: FDR and World War II Espionage.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the presidential terms of Reagan, Bush and Clinton, particularly their domestic and foreign policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper offers an opinion of the presidency of Richard Nixon, based upon both judgments on his personal character as well as analysis of his political achievments. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 5 page contention that Bush’s leadership during the Panama affair was exemplary. He was able to identify clear goals and objectives and to effectively apply military resources to accomplish those goals and objectives. Bush’s success in accomplishing this feat, however, is attributable to key players in the administration as a whole. Bibliography ...

This 8 page paper takes a look at the transactional leadership style and evaluates the presidency of LBJ. Some background information, inclusive of Johnson's childhood is provided. Theoretical information is provided along with a look at the 1968 economic crisis, the escalation of the Vietnam War and the Good Society Policy. Bibliography ...

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.

This 5 page paper explores the many conspiracy theories associated with the assasination of this past-president. This paper gives a summary of the most popular theories and provides detailed analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the life of America’s 43rd President, including his birthplace, education, schooling, family, early political life, his election and presidency, his future plans and whether he was a good choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page review of the Oliver Stone movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, James Woods and J.T. Walsh. The reviewer contends that, as unfortunately the case in this movie, Nixon is most often remembered for his weaknesses more so than for his accomplishments. Never-the-less, while it is the more questionable ...

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 ...

A 5 page analysis of James McPherson’s work “Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper discussing the economic effects of four past presidential administrations. Several of our 20th century presidents have had lasting and significant influence over the current economic structure and position of the country. Four of those are Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, all of whom this ...

This 4 page paper looks at the role of the first lady throughout the time period. Each and every first lady to serve between F.D.R. and the sitting president Bush is examined. How their roles differ, but stay the same, is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.