The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy:
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This 25 page paper examines the assassination of Kennedy based upon the writings of Jim Garrison and the Oliver Stone film, "JFK". This paper delves into the myriad of theories and investigations that have taken place on the subject, as well as investigating much of the information that has been released since the "JFK" film. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt
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A 5 page paper which examines the autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt as it relates to its illumination of American history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Balance of Power in the U.S. Government
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This 3 page paper provides a basic overview of the system of checks and balances. A chart is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Balance of Power: Congress vs. The Presidency
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the system of checks and balances. It focuses on a statement provided by a student that maintains that the president might as well take over due to the ineffective Congress. The paper argues that the statement is not true and explains why the balance of power is important. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Bush Administration
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A 15 page paper discussing the management technique of this president. President George Bush is maligned by some, labeled ineffective by others. In retrospect, there were telling signs that Bush was a president of a single facet, that of foreign policy. His domestic policies often were the victims of systemic inadequacies in the administration. Of course a single person cannot "run" the government, and his success largely depends on his ability to exercise sound management and surround himself with good people. George Bush was deficient in both areas. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Bush Administration: Two Important Constitutional Issues
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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 process. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Bush v. Gore Case
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the Bush versus Gore Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 presidential election. The decision is outlined and specific individual dissents are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Canadian Prime Minister and the U.S. President: Who is More Powerful?
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This 7 page paper examines the powers of the Canadian Prime Minister and the President of the United States, and argues that the President is the more powerful of the two, even though by law, the Canadian government gives more power to the Prime Minister. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Carters and Their Work With Habitat for Humanity
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This 3 page paper looks at President Jimmy Carter and his wife and their participation in Habitat for Humanity. Their alliance with the organization is evaluated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Challenger Shuttle Disaster and Ronald Reagan: A Neo-Aristotelian Analysis
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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. A neo-Aristotelian analysis of his speech the day of the incident addresses the five canons of invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Civil War and President Lincoln
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A 4 page paper which examines the Civil War and the involvement of President Lincoln. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Clinton Presidency
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This 8 page paper evaluates Bill Clinton's presidency. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Clinton Years: The Power of the American Presidency
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A 5 page overview of the power that comes with the American presidency. The contention is presented that although a president might have the capability of inflicting short-term damage to our system of government and our nation, there are provisions in place to make sure that damage is only short term. Bill Clinton, for example, managed to deleteriously change the world perception of the American Presidency. On a more fortunate note, however, Clinton's term was temporary and the American Presidency lives on even in his absence. In all Clinton did nothing towards changing the institution of the presidency itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Commanders: A Review of the Military Policies of the Bush Administration
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A 5 page overview of the military strategies of the Bush administration. Based largely on "The Commanders" by Bob Woodward, this paper contends that the Bush administration effectively utilized defense planning systems to identify their military objectives and to apply military resources to accomplish those objectives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Conspiracies Associated with the Assasination of JFK:
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This 5 page paper explores the many conspiracy theories associated with the assasination of this past-president. This paper gives a summary of the most popular theories and provides detailed analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Correlation Between the U.S. Economy and the Presidents as Based on an Extensive Web Search
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This is an 8 page paper which discusses the useful web sites found and the relevancy to the issue of the correlation between the Presidents of the United States and the U.S. Economy. While many sites are good for historical and economic details, others are government based and perhaps too factual and open to bias. Equally critical sites are available and a good range in sites on particular presidents is presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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The Corrupt Bargain of 1824
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An 8 page paper which examines the Corrupt Bargain of 1824. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Review of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days”
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A 5 page paper which examines and reviews Robert F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days” which chronicles one of the most important events in the history of the United States. No additional sources cited.
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The Decision Making Process
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(5 pp) This discussion looks at the process involved in decision making, including individual decision making and seeks to compare prescriptive models (how people should make decisions) with descriptive models (how people do make decisions). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Differences Between Grant and Lee:
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This 3 page paper examines the differences between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in regards to how they served their country. This paper contends that both were great men and great Americans, even though their backgrounds and missions were strikingly different. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
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The Domestic Policies Of Presidents Kennedy And Johnson
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A 6 page paper. John F. Kennedy was elected to the presidency during a time of extreme turmoil in the world and in the nation. He was not only challenged by the conditions in the nation, he had little support in the Congress. Johnson became president when the nation was in better shape and he did have support in the Congress. This paper discusses the domestic policies of each of these presidents. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Economic Policies of George W. Bush Contrasted with those of Bill Clinton
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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.
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THE ECONOMY UNDER BUSH, CLINTON AND BUSH JR.
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This 30-page paper analyzes economic trends under three U.S. presidents: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Topics discussed include unemployment, stock market, earnings and interest rates. Also discussed are racial disparities in terms of unemployment and wages. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Effects of the 2008 Presidential Campaign
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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.
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The Electoral College
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This 8 page paper looks at literature on the Electoral College and examines it in light of the 2000 presidential election. The pro and con arguments of the system are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Era of FDR
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This 5 page paper discusses the highs and lows, good and bad, and distinctive features of FDR's presidency. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Evolution of Public Speaking and Presenting: Changes from the 1960s to the Present
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A 6 page contention that our communication styles have evolved from the critical to the functinalist over the past four decades. The author uses the examples of Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton to illustrate this evolution. While the credibility our nation’s most prominent individuals is sure to become even more laced with dramatism and propaganda, ultimately the American should tire of such theatrics and once again we will return to judging a speaker more on his or her credibility than on their theatrical style. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Executive Branch
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the branch and how it can be problematic. How the president can use his power to alleviate some of the difficulties is discussed. Colin Powell is used as an example of an individual who has not been fully aligned with the administration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The George W. Bush Administration From The Perspective Of John Rawls
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9 pages in length. John Rawls' Theory of Justice helps one to identify the necessary characteristics for leadership, providing a guideline of sorts for people to follow when the strive for equity might veer off course. When applying this theory to the Bush Administration, it is important for the student to examine all the ways in which Bush has approached the position of president, as well as openly acknowledge where he may have fallen short of reaching the utopian ideals of Rawls' theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The George Washington Statue by Houdon:
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This 5 page paper discusses the George Washington Statue, which resides in Virginia, which was crafted by the famed French sculptor Houdon. This paper examines the detail and history of the statue, as well as exploring the life of Houdon. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Greatest Powers of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches of Government
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This 4 page paper looks at Congressional powers, the powers of the president and the judiciary and discusses each one individually. For each branch of government, its greatest power is discerned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Health Care Issue
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This 5 page paper evaluates the health care issue, Medicare and so forth in respect to the 2004 presidential election. The Kerry plan is favored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Impeachment Of President Bill Clinton
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A 3 page paper that introduces a topic for a longer paper. The topic is the impeachment of President Clinton. The first section provides some background into the case and the topics that should be discussed in a term paper. The second section discusses sources that will be used to write the paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Importance of Political Parties: Woodrow Wilson and the Election of 1912
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A 10 page discussion of the importance of political parties. examines the two party system of the United States and traces the formation of the Bull Moose Progressive Party in the presidential elections of 1912. This split of the Republican party ensured the success of Woodrow Wilson in the presidential race. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Importance of the New Hampshire Primary
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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.
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The Influence of Family on the President
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This 12 page paper looks the importance of family to the president of the United States. The families of the presidents have many influences, they impact on the public perception of the man, the role of president as well as influencing the society that they represent. The paper looks at this subject in general and illustrates it with a detailed look at two presidents and their families, namely Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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The Influence of the Electoral College
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This 4 page paper looks at the positive and negative aspects of the electoral college. Examples of close elections are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Influence of the Frontier on Presidents Washington, Jackson and Lincoln
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(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 authors presentations: The Whiskey Rebellion (1988) by Thomas P. Slaughter, Andrew Jackson, Symbol of an Age (1962) by John William Ward., and Out of the Wilderness, the Life of Abraham Lincoln (1994) by William Hanchett
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The JFK Controversy
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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 sources.
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The John F. Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy
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In five pages and three parts, this paper examines the government findings of the Warren Commission and the subsequent government investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, assesses the evidence along with mistakes made, inconsistencies, and cover-up attempts, and argues that there was indeed a conspiracy with supporting information provided. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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The Kennedy's and the Camelot Years
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This 6 page paper considers why the years John F Kennedy spent in the White House as President are described as the Camelot years. The paper looks at the literal and symbolic reasons behind this analogy and how the image and the reality co-existed for those few brief years. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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The Leadership of President Ronald Reagan
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This 9 page paper examines the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Leadership is discussed in depth and his style is compared with various leaders such as Machiavelli and Covey. Some biographical information is provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Leadership Style of Barack Obama
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This 10 page paper examines Obama's leadership style shortly after his presidential campaign win. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Leadership Style of Lyndon Baines Johnson
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This 8 page paper takes a look at the transactional leadership style and evaluates the presidency of LBJ. Some background information, inclusive of Johnson's childhood is provided. Theoretical information is provided along with a look at the 1968 economic crisis, the escalation of the Vietnam War and the Good Society Policy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Legislative Presidency
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This 4 page paper looks at this topic by examining not only theory but actual presidencies. Several examples are provided and an emphasis is placed on George W. Bush. Various presidents are discussed in terms of other success in legislative functions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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