Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies

(10 pp) This November 22 will mark the 35th anniversary of the slaying of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. And as the memories return for some, the cottage industry that endlessly theorizes about the "truth" behind Kennedy's death will continue to do battle against the stodgy "Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone" establishment on a ...

A 5 page contrast of the economic policies of past president Bill Clinton with those currently being proposed by President George W. Bush. Outlines the ideologies of each man in regard to critical issues such as tax cuts, the economics of healthcare, big business, and other key economic considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses presidential pardons and which ones should, or should not, be allowed. The paper also discusses recent controversies concerning presidential pardons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the life and actions of John F. Kennedy and then examines whether he was an event maker or eventful. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Heroes are culled from myths, legends and, or, life. This 5 page paper explores the idea of John F. Kennedy as hero, based on his personality rather than his political policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

11 pages in length. Watergate proved to be the most significant turning point in the life of America's thirty-seventh president, Richard M. Nixon, as well as one of the significant turning points in American politics, as well. The scandal that took place in 1972 at Washington, D.C.'s Watergate apartment and office complex became the president's ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of what America has come to call the 1970's scandal of the Nixon presidency. The events are outlined, including details of the break-in and the investigation to follow. The Saturday Night Massacre is touched on and the legacy of the scandal is explored. Bibliography lists 8 ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the leadership qualities of John F. Kennedy and then addresses whether he is more of a teacher or a leader. The paper also discusses Kennedy's familiarity with philosophical and spiritual works, as well as discusses the forces which seemed to drive Kennedy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(6 pp) When I first learned of elections in Civics 101, one thing I remember thinking to myself was that I would never want to be president of the United States. Here it is a thousand years later, and I still have not changed by mind. Yet, if you should run into ...

A 12 page contention that presidential effectiveness, and indeed the public perception of that effectiveness, is shaped not only by an individual president’s leadership skills but also by the world environment in which they serve and the policies which are put in place to deal with that environment. Provides examples from the Ronald Reagan ...

(5 pp) When we are sitting in front of our computer screen or driving to work or school we loose sight of the term "frontier." Think about out presidents of choice for this reading, for them the frontier was still changing. We will look at their lives in terms of three ...

A 7 page essay that offers a chapter by chapter summary of Alonzo Hamby's Liberalism and Its Challengers, from FDR to Bush. The writer then offers a critical evaluation of the text. No additional sources cited.

5 pages. This paper will compare the impeachment of Richard Nixon with that of Andrew Johnson, referring to the similarity of the constitutional interpretations of 'impeachability.' The politics surrounding the events were fairly similar, and we shall also consider the aspect of personality and leadership in the roles they played in the impeachment proceedings. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

15 pages in length. Public opinion has a tendency to waver between obediently accepting and vehemently disapproving of presidential economic policies. While some thought that President Clinton's policies represented the fundamental contributions of his administration, others believed that the nation's economic situation only continued to worsen with him in office. George W. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the book 'Profiles of Courage' by John F. Kennedy. The book is discussed in terms of the traits that Kennedy felt were admirable and worthy of note. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

(10 pp) Progressives were a loosely knit group of activists, who occasionally even seemed opposed to each other. According to Schulz (2000), while not opposed to capitalism as a concept they did want to change the relationship of labor to business. Immigration was viewed as a 'problem.' Some felt the solution ...

This 5 page paper looks at who might have been responsible for President Kennedy's death. The lone gunman theory, the second gunman theory and conspiracy theories are explored in light of new evidence. The speculation that a Secret Service agent accidentally fired the fatal shot is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 10 page research paper that evaluates the leadership and administration of William Jefferson Clinton in regards to public persuasion, economic management, vision and agenda setting, and pursuit of justice for all. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the survey’s ranking of Reagan in ten critical areas: public persuasion, crisis leadership, economic management, moral authority, international relations, administrative skills, relations with congress, vision/setting an agenda, pursuance of equal justice for all, and overall performance within the context of time. No additional sources are listed

This 5 page paper provides an overview of what a typical week in the life of a U.S. President is like. Some of President Bush's activities in 2001 are discussed. Several other contemporary presidents are referenced inclusive of Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages. Presidential campaign slogans began with the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 and his nickname 'Old Hickory.' While visual media did not create that campaign at the time, today we find that the media has more and more to do with the creation of certain slogans and images within presidential campaigns. Much like advertising, these slogans ...

5 pages in length. As the shaper of truth and reality, the discourse community is constantly at odds with the manner by which rhetoric is approached in contemporary times. Outsiders pay little mind to the value of words, asserting that their presence is merely symbolic in nature and superficial in reality. Like ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how John F. Kennedy was a influential speaker. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page review of FitzGerald’s 2000 book, which analyzes President Ronald Reagan’s controversial defense policy. No additional sources are used.

An 8 page discussion of the inherent differences between the traditional U.S. military role of national defense and that of international peacekeeping. Asserts that it is our duty as the most powerful nation in the world to assist in international peacekeeping. Distinguishes between our actions in events like the bombing of Pearl Harbor, ...