Essays and Research Papers on Presidential Studies

This paper covers the life of Richard M. Nixon, 37th President of the United States. Emphasis in the paper is on Nixon's life following his resignation from the presidency, but also focuses on his background, with some reference to Watergate, the scandal that ended his presidential career. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines some of the presidential issues today and presents a hypothetical examination of how, as President of the United States, an individual would approach the issues from different perspectives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report presents a brief overview of the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton -- her childhood, education, influences and career. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Theodore Roosevelt was a man who pushed many buttons. His motto – speak softly and carry a big stick – illustrated the manner by which he approached the most delicate or volatile situations. As the nation's president, he had as much of an ardent following as he did ...

6 pages. While presidents may have technically the same type of job to do from one administration to the next, their leadership styles differ greatly. This paper focuses on the different leadership styles of Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton, and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper consists of two parts. The first is the nomination of John Adams for the Leader of the Century Award. This section discusses some of Adams' remarkable history and the leadership qualities for which he is being nominated. The last part of this section ranks ten attributes of leadership as they ...

Analyzing his personality with help from James Barber's "The Presidential Chacater," this paper examines the character of U.S. president George W. Bush, and determines why he fits into a particular character profile. Bush is defined in this paper as "passive-positive," and the essay provides ideas as to why this is so.

This 5 page paper looks at the possible attack on Iraq. George W. Bush's personal agenda is explored as the war on terrorism is waged. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Gerald Ford's relationship to the judiciary, including the appointments he made. Edward Levi's role as Attorney General is highlighted as well as the appointment of Justice Stevens to the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page overview of the Reagan administrations partial responsibility for the 1986 space shuttle explosion and the loss of the lives of its seven crew members. This paper elucidates on then-President Ronald Reagan’s use of rhetoric to console the American public while at the same time avoiding direct responsibility for the disaster. ...

This 5 page paper argues that Teddy Roosevelt was not a great president, but he as a very good president and not given adequate credit for his accomplishments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Ceaser's book entitled Presidential Selection. Three major trends are highlighted and Ceaser's five functions of the office are duly noted. No additional sources cited.

This 12 page paper discusses the impact that the presidencies of Carter thru Bush have had on the economy and how well their economic policies have held up over time. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the long contemplated New Hampshire primary and how it impacts presidential races. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. The evolution of President Carter's policies regarding US-Soviet relations and human rights indicates he made a fundamental reevaluation of US policy and approach to the Soviets. This change in policy direction lead to the course of events that eventually caused the fall of the Soviet Union. Historically, foreign ...

5 pages in length. Under the present Bush Administration, two important Constitutional issues have confronted this nation: the election of president Bush and his plan to wage war against Iraq. The constitutional challenges these issues have presented are both grand and far-reaching in nature, setting an alarming precedence with regard to the democratic ...

A 5 page paper which examines the positive impact of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. United States President Gerald R. Ford had what might be called a tentative relationship with the courts due to his oft-unpopular legislative agenda, much of which was directly attributable to the Vietnam War and President Richard M. Nixon's pardon. However, even as opposing as their relationship may have been ...

5 pages. An interesting look at the problems faced by the President of the United States. Not only does the President have a myriad of daily problems to solve as well as world problems to solve, he also has to be careful of any type of public scandal or anything in his private ...

This 5 page report discusses the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Lyndon Johnson as portrayed on books written by men who were once their most trusted aides and advisors. In All Too Human, former Clinton administration top dog George Stephanopolous tells the world what his experiences were like as one of the president’s most influential ...

15 pages in length. There are myriad personal and professional assets that lend themselves to a successful president; among them are integrity, sound judgment, compassion and executive ability. Conspicuously absent from the long list of characteristics is the element of physical disability, an absence one can surmise exists because it has absolutely nothing ...

A 5 page review of Don Higginbotham’s “George Washington and the American Military Tradition.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A paper which considers the extent to which President Bush's policies on anti-terrorism, Iraq and state-supported religious groups are in violation of the tenets of the US Constitution.

This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.

A 5 page examination of Robert. F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.