Over the years we have associated certain presidents with the term “great”. How do we define greatness in the presidency? Arguably‚ one might suggest that the aspect of being considered a great president is a quality that comes from the individuals characteristics. Their moral beliefs and ethical standards. The way they live life‚ who they are as a person‚ and most importantly the choices they have to make as our president‚ is what makes them great. While others would say‚ that the pinnacle of their
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think that George Washington was the most influential president because he made the plans to build the white house. He also established the tradition of a cabinet advisor. He signed the first copy right law‚ and he set precedents for the social life of the president. He issued the first copy right law‚ and thanksgiving proclamation. He personality led troops into the field to stop the whiskey rebellion. He only vetoed 2 laws while she was the president‚ he delivered an important farewell address. His
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As the oldest president inaugurated during his time and the first to die in office just within 31 days‚ President William Henry Harrison is ranked with a 2. He delivered a two hour long inaugural address‚ the longest on record‚ but passed away from pneumonia because of his imperviousness. He was only elected because of his political popularity that derived from him being a "war hero"‚ which at that point in American history generally meant killing Native Americans‚ a feat Harrison managed somehow
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I claim that Ronald Reagan is the best President in the history of the United States of America. In this autobiography Reagan tells the audience a lot about his his life as a child‚ early political career and of course life as the President. He states his views on the Cold War and other affairs during his presidency. The former President talks about his personal life with his wife Nancy and his four children although two of those children were born in his first marriage with ex-wife Jane Wyman
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years and then ask them‚ “Who was the first president of the United States?” They may give you a peculiar look as most Americans would instantly tell you it was American Founding Father‚ George Washington. While this has always been the basic idea we have lived off of‚ it is nothing but a myth. The actual first president of the United States was John Hanson from Maryland as he was elected by a group of men including George Washington to be the first president of Congress. While many still consider Washington
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has seen fearless leaders who guide selflessly‚ and leaders who can be called ‘restrained’ and cautious. The last two leaders of America have both been a first of their kind. Former President Barack Obama made history as the first black president and gave hope to equality driven Americans everywhere. Current President Donald Trump is a new breed of leader. He is an ‘everyday citizen’‚ except he does own and run one of the largest real estate businesses in the world‚ who has experienced firsthand the
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President Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27‚1858. His family was rich and powerful at the time of his birth. Theodore Roosevelt grew up in New York City‚ the second child of four children. One of the reasons he wanted to become president was because he was reunited with his childhood sweetheart. His childhood sweetheart told him that he could do it push for what you want he wanted to do. Theodore Roosevelt was an enthusiastic powerful man. He loved to talk about his hopes and dreams for the
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In President Roosevelt’s speech he covers many ideas of how he as the president of the United States of America will keep our great nation at peace. President Obama stated some very interested statements that would help ease Americans from thinking the United States of America should because scarred of whats to come. After digging into President Roosevelt’s speech and President Obama’s speech‚ freedom from fear has not changed at all over time. Both President Roosevelt and Obama were confident that
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During President George W. Bush’s tenure in the years 2001 - 2004 and his re-election for the years 2004 - 2008‚ he strongly advocated for environmental conservation. He fought nail and tooth to ensure that the natural resources are conserved‚ the rate of pollution reduced and highly encouraged “cooperative conservation‚ innovation‚ and new technologies” (Shafie 77). He advocated for natural resource conservation by putting policies in place that will serve to protect the natural resources. For
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American people. After reading Unit 3‚ answer the following question(s): Given what you now know about how Congress works and how a bill is passed‚ what do you think the likelihood of success will be for President Obama to implement his agenda? In retrospect‚ you can identify past presidents and how well they were in implementing their agenda? Please stay out of the politics and use the PROCESS of implementation as the foundation of your answer. Include citations or URLs for your work to receive
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