Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies

A 4 page paper which examines how a person is elected President of the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of Jefferson Davis during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of this American presidency. Biographical information is provided. Ford's legacy is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper is an imaginary statement by an imaginary President of the United States explaining such things as his position on the issues, how he got his party's nomination, who supported him, how he used the media, and the first part of his Inaugural Address.

This 6 page paper explicates the speech. Obama's leadership style is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the history of Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which illustrates how Sally Hemmings stands as a powerful southern icon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that Jefferson is America's greatest president. Some controversial issues are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Abraham Lincoln’s involvement with the Civil War and how his involvement changed the nation and still affects people today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper focuses on the use of persuasion by presidents. Neustadt's ideas are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the issue of ageism as it was seen during the 2008 Presidential elections and which examines how far the nation has come, or not come, in the last century in relationship to ageism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that Dallas police officer Roscoe White was the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper examines Obama's leadership style shortly after his presidential campaign win. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the Farewell Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the campaign as it unfolded in regard to the candidates’ respective stances on critical international issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines her background as well as the background of other candidates. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Barack Obama's criticism of Sarah Palin. The paper views the situation sociologically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages, this paper analyzes how President John F. Kennedy exercised leadership in a consideration of his leadership style, its results, and the differences that exist between its ideal and its reality. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper examines the election of 2008, focusing on the policies of McCain and Obama. The potential effects of the election on businesses and leaders are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which examines the contradictive nature of Thomas Jefferson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the legacy that U.S. President George W. Bush will leave behind when he leaves office. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13-page paper provides an overview of U.S. President Barack Obama, and tries to answer the question of whether he's an idealist or a shrewd political operator. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses William Howard Taft’s foreign policy, which was popularly known as “Dollar Diplomacy.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines FDR's programs. Information on Social Security and Unemployment is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the role of President Polk in the Mexican American War, and what might have happened if he had not involved the U.S. in a struggle with Mexico. Bibliography lists 5 sources.