Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies

12 pages in length. Self-reliance is an attribute to which most people aspire as they tread through the various stages of their lives; to be solely dependent upon another person or entity for one's sustenance is not a common ambition for those brought up with values from and a driving force toward the American ...

This 3-page paper explains why Franklin D. Roosevelt was a leader. The paper compares Roosevelt's actions to three of Gardner's 14 attributes of leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the many factors that influenced Lincoln during his presidency. Slavery was one of these factors but so too were issues such as what was the appropriate role of the Commander in Chief. Includes an annotated bibliography featuring key primary sources. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper examines Ronald Reagan's presidency and his policies in office as well as when he was governor of California. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Obama's win of the Nobel Peace Prize and the criticism that ensued. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In three pages this paper examines the qualities of President John F. Kennedy’s twentieth-century leadership, providing examples of three leadership achievements, and discusses how they can be applied to the problems of the twenty-first century. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper examines Obama's Dreams from my father and discusses racism in America. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

In seven pages this paper compares the contributions U.S. President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made to their respective countries. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper which examines why Lincoln’s plans were better than Johnson’s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on President Clinton's Economic Report for 2000 but examines alternate theories. A critical look at the report argues against free trade. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on Obama's leadership abilities, how they served him in the U.S. presidential election and whether they work through the presidency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper is presented in question and answer format. One question concerns the race between Obama and McCain and another looks at the historic significance of the race. A third question examines coverage of the election. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the life and times of Ronald Reagan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper relays information about the incident and argues that Lyndon Johnson was a Machiavellian leader. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of some of the most decisive factors in these wars. This paper outlines the importance of each nation’s role in the Grand Alliance of World War II and compares the leadership of Woodrow Wilson with that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the 2008 primary elections. The paper examines the Democrat and Republican races and provides theories as to what might have been different if the rules were not as limiting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at conspiracy theories regarding these two presidents with similar experiences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines charges that racism is emanating from the Obama Administration itself. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper examines Andrew Jackson's presidency and his policies towards Native Americans in the early 1800s. There are 5 sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts John F. Kennedy and tin Luther King, Jr. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the leadership and success of George Washington and his army. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. Considered one of the most charismatic yet brusque of all American presidents, Theodore Roosevelt never stood on convention when there was an agenda he felt required immediate attention. His involvement with the Spanish/American war, the Transcontinental Railroad and the attempt to manipulate policy to suit his own objectives speaks ...

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not Abraham Lincoln was an abolitionist or the Great Emancipator. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the book “The Death of Outrage: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals” by William J. Bennett. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the election, particularly as it pertains to the Democrats. Bibliography lists 4 sources.