Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies

This 3-page paper focuses on the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and questions if the relationship was of forced sex or love. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

This 5 page paper examines Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon's presidencies. Their policies are compared and contrasted. Their legacies are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the Corrupt Bargain of 1824. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an in-depth analysis of the candidacy of John Kerry. The paper examines the 2004 election situation and evaluates Kerry's behavior with the use of ideas from Machiavelli and Burns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review of George W. Bush's stance on the issues driving the upcoming election. The author compares this stance to that of Bush's prime competitor, John Kerry. The contention is presented that elections should be decided on issues, not hype. Every candidate has both his strong and his weak points. ...

A 4 page paper which examines the speech particularly in terms of the issues regarding the Vietnam War, his attempts at reassuring the American public that victory and peace is attainable, and his decision not to seek reelection. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper critically assessing the two former candidates’ positions on the economy, education, national/homeland security, health care and the environment, for the purpose of declaring which is “best” for the office of President. Overall, it is George Bush that is the better prepared of the two. Kerry’s positions sound noble but ...

A 6 page paper that provides a discussion of this book, beginning with how the story came to be in the first place. Comments about the backgrounds of the authors are provided. The writer discusses the themes of the book and ends by commenting on the value of the text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that outlines the process for electing the US president. The writer discusses the requirements laid out by the Constitution and then focuses on how the electoral college makes it possible for the candidate who did not win the popular vote to win the election. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. The presidential election of 2004 rendered a stronger voter turnout than many of its predecessor; that this particular election served to create a political fervor of tremendous proportion is clear example of just how volatile the issues of war and the economy weighed upon voters of all ages, ethnicities and ...

An Analysis of George W. Bush's Second This 3 page paper examines the President's address with attention to ethos, pathos and logos. The persuasive techniques are discussed. Quotes are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7-page paper examines Sydnor's American Revolutionaries in the Making: Political Practices in Washington’s Virginia, examines the theories behind democracy and aristoracy, and discusses if Virginia's political systems from the 18th and 19th centuries would work in today's political system.

The first thing anyone will notice when observing the Bush White House and its Advisors is that it has color. Instead of talking about Affirmative Action, George W. Bush has included people of color on his actual consultant staff. Three names easily come to mind, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and Alberto Gonzales, the latter his ...

This 10 page paper examines the 2004 presidential campaign and suggests reasons as to why John Kerry lost. Information is relayed about the nomination process as well as about the positions taken by Kerry on various issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which looks at Jimmy Carter’s life, prior to his presidency, and discusses whether or not he would make a good president. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the economic views of these three politicians. A hypothetical situation is examined. What would these three do if there were a depression in 2007? Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which establishes the standard for the term Progressive and then evaluates whether or not Theodore Roosevelt was a Progressive president. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper providing some biographical information on former president Bill Clinton and highlights of his administration. The paper discusses NAFTA, welfare reform and economic prosperity throughout the 1990s. The Clinton presidency was marred by personal indiscretion that caused Clinton to be only the second president ever to be impeached. He ...

A 5 page essay that summarizes, discusses and analyzes the rhetorical strategies that President George W. Bush used in his speech of 9/11/02, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the country in 2001. The writer argues that the speech is grounded in the extreme emotions generated by the attacks of 9/11. Using this as ...

A 4 page paper which examines why Abraham Lincoln is a figure who has had the greatest impact on the world since 1815. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which contrasts Lincoln's second inaugural address with Davis' inaugural address. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the significance of the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debates, and how those debates changed politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.