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

This 3 page essay explores the candidates ideas for the country, demonstrating their individual philosophies. The candidate's featured are Kenndey, Nixon and Symington. Bilbiolgraphy lists 4 references.

A 4 page paper which argues why Abraham Lincoln was a better president than Andrew Jackson. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the success of the second president of the United States. It is argued that he has been criticized unfairly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the furor surrounding Obama's planned back-to-school speech to all public school children. The right had fears of indoctrination; the left were pleased to see their leader encouraging children. In the end the speech was rather unremarkable, as was the case in 1991 when the Democrats felt led to ...

This 4-page paper discusses some of Woodrow Wilson's "failed" foreign policies, such as the League of Nations and the Tampico, Mexico incident. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In three pages this paper examines the judicial appointments of former President George W. Bush in a discussion of his rationale for making these appointments, considers the conservative decision making expectations he sought, and assesses their outcomes. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper discusses Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's presidencies and their domestic goals and achievements. There is one source cited.

In four pages this paper examines the media coverage of this scandal from the time the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate Hotel occurred in June 1972 until the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper recounts the issues of of concern and the relative stance of candidates Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper documents the attempt on President Truman's life on November 1, 1950. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines this cold war doctrine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An overview of two approaches, promises, and action. This paper specifically covers HR 1592, the Mathew Shepard Act. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page contention that the media ignores the truth and in some cases even intentionally misrepresents critical issues, events, and developments. This paper uses the media’s infatuation with Barack Obama as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page research paper discusses the accomplishments of President John F. Kennedy and what his presidency did for American society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the many contributions Jefferson made to American government and society. His ideological vision of human kind, however, was somewhat different than his practical vision. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16-page paper discusses the Obama administration's stance toward small business. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that presents an argument for President Obama's reelection, based primarily on the speech he gave at George Washington University on April 13, 2011, which specifically focused on the national debt and healthcare. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In six pages this paper considers PSTD’s impact upon soldiers with families, relationships, memories, and society among the topics discussed. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4-page paper discusses President Barack Obama's National Security Strategy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the presidencies of John Adams and George Washington. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Watergate, the way the media reported it, public opinion about it and Nixon’s resignation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page consideration of the problem North Korea presents to the new Democratic president and his Democrat controlled Congress. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which reviews and analyzes, in relationship to leadership, Dreams From My Father by Barak Obama. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the way in which the Iran-Contra scandal and President Reagan’s handling of it paved the way for the “imperial Presidency” of George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4-page paper describes the Truman Doctrine, its advantages and disadvantages, and whether it was successful. Bibliography lists 4 sources.