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

5 pages in length. It is quite amazing the impact a singular event can have upon the face of history, particularly when that event is as politically and socially catastrophic as the September 11th terrorist attacks. This date marked the day when many things changed for many people with regard to personal issues ...

A 5 page research paper/analysis that examines John F. Kennedy's speech Ich Ben Ein Berliner given in June of 1963 in Berlin. The writer analyzes the speech according to the Aristotelian model, discussing why the speech was so successful. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the question of whether or not JFK would have escalated American involvement in Vietnam had he lived to serve a second term. The writer argues, based on his career to that point, that Kennedy would have taken a hard stance against Communist expansion and escalated the war, but, ...

This 14 page report discusses Michael Gerson, President George W. Bush’s chief speehwriter. Bush himself chose Gerson as his writer despite the fact that most presidents usually leave that up to senior staff members. As a result, Gerson has a remarkable degree of access to the president that apparently the past several administrations’ writers have ...

A 9 page paper that looks at some of the many accomplishments of Teddy Roosevelt during his presidency (1901-1909). This was the first president to focus on both domestic and foreign affairs. He was the first environmentalist in the nation. The writer offers a time-line of just a few of Roosevelt's achievements and discusses ...

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 ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the question "did President Bush provide a vision?" for the military invasion of Panama. The writer argues that he did and that the US achieved its goals in this endeavor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper. John F. Kennedy was elected to the presidency during a time of extreme turmoil in the world and in the nation. He was not only challenged by the conditions in the nation, he had little support in the Congress. Johnson became president when the nation was in better shape and ...

9 pages in length. John Rawls' Theory of Justice helps one to identify the necessary characteristics for leadership, providing a guideline of sorts for people to follow when the strive for equity might veer off course. When applying this theory to the Bush Administration, it is important for the student to examine all ...

A 5 page paper which examines "The Commanders" by Bob Woodward in relationship to the Bush Administration's use of defense planning systems in identifying political objectives and applying to military resources in order to accomplish their objectives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

7 pages. Jimmy Carter, known as the 'Human Rights' President, dedicated his time in the White House to campaigning for human rights causes. As a past president, Mr. Carter continues to use his influence in the fight for equality and issues concerning the rights of mankind to live in relative comfort and the freedom ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the domestic programs proposed by President Truman. "When modern-day historians rank Truman, they place him among the top ten presidents, and some have him just below FDR, Lincoln, and George Washington." Why is this when more of Truman's programs were rejected by Congress than programs accepted and approved. ...

5 pages. All the President's Men and Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward was a book designed to inform America of what could happen behind some of the most important closed doors in America. This is considered by many to be the book that turned the United States upside down as Bernstein and Woodward revealed ...

5 pages. This interesting paper looks at Franklin D. Roosevelt and the roles he played both in devising the New Deal and his strategies after World War II. It is the purpose of this paper to show that FDR became an American hero more because of his strategies of World War II than because ...

A 6 page paper. The Cuban Missile Crisis began on October 15, 1962 and ended 14 days later. It would be 8 days after the discovery of missile installations being constructed on the island of Cuba that the public would be advised and that the Soviet Union and Cuba would learn they had been ...

A 6 page analysis of George Reedy's The Twilight of the Presidency, from Johnson to Reagan, which is a well-written, thoughtful book that offers a convincing perspective on the US presidency, based on Reedy's years of observing the White House. Reedy argues that the basic structure of the presidency makes the president monarchical in character. ...

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.

A 10 page paper which examines the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the American presidency, what it stands for and how it has changed over the years. The intent of the Founders is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

17 pages in length. Stifled by the economic conditions of the Crash of 1929, Herbert Hoover's presidential career was off to a bad start and only became progressively worse over the next few years. Had he lived in another time, his political prowess and idealistic policies may have worked infinitely better; however, he ...

This report analyzes Richard Nixon's autobiography, Six Crises, and focuses on three of the "crises" to determine what kind of man Nixon was. Bibliography lists one source.

This paper examines the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and analyzes its success and failures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the Bush versus Gore Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 presidential election. The decision is outlined and specific individual dissents are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. If the skills necessary to become an American president were one and the same with the skills necessary to function as president, the United States would boast some of the most ethical, righteous and humane leaders of the free world. However, being that the requisite skills for each are ...

8 pages in length. One cannot discuss twentieth century first ladies without Eleanor Roosevelt immediately coming to mind. Regarded as one of America's great reforming leaders who had a sustained impact on national policy toward youth, blacks, women, the poor, and the United Nations, Mrs. Roosevelt became the new representation of first ladies. ...