Ashley Conrey Informative Speech Working Outline INTRODUCTION: I. Everyone in the United States of America knows about George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR and Abraham Lincoln. But do you know of Millard Fillmore, our nation’s 13th president? Or how about Chester Alan Arthur, our 21st president? II. According to Times Magazine, Fillmore and Arthur are among America’s top ten most forgotten about presidents, along with Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Buchanan, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, Warren G. Harding and Herbert Hoover. Although I’m not sure how Hoover can be forgotten, with his Hoovervilles during the Great Depression. However, all presidents, despite their impact on our memory, are important …show more content…
I would like to share with you, the impacts of President Millard Fillmore and Chester A. Arthur. BODY: I. To follow chronological order, I will first be informing you on Millard Fillmore. a. Millard Fillmore was born into an extreme poverty on January 7, 1800 in Lock Township, New York. His family was so poor that at age 15 he was put to work with a cloth maker to help provide. Two years later, at the age of 17 he decided to move to New Hope, New York and educate himself. He later attended the New Hope Academy, where he met Abigail Powers, his future wife who he would wed in 1826. b. After working as a lawyer, Fillmore served 3 terms in the New York State Assembly starting in 1828—before being elected into the House of Representatives in 1832. According to the Biography.com Editors, “during this time, Fillmore supported the protective tariff and eliminating the slave trade between the states.” c. He would then go on to join the Whig party, resign from the House and run for governor of New York. His campaign failed him and so he went on to establish the University at Buffalo in 1846. The next year, he was elected to be chief financial officer of New York …show more content…
In 1848, he ran against Zachary Taylor for presidency. He lost but was elected as Vice President. However, he became president in July of 1850 when Taylor unexpectedly died and his cabinet resigned. e. According to Biography.com, “In foreign policy, President Millard Fillmore dispatched Commodore Perry to "open" Japan to western trade and worked to keep the Hawaiian Islands out of European hands. He also refused to back an invasion of Cuba by adventurous Southerners who wanted to expand slavery into the Caribbean.” He also supported the Fugitive Slave Act, and because of these actions, he was not favored by the public and wasn’t nominated for re-election. f. Throughout the 1850’s, the Whig party began to fade out, and Fillmore refused to join the up and coming Republican Party. He then returned to Buffalo, New York, where he would die of a stroke on March 8, 1874. II. Eight presidents later, Chester Alan Arthur, or “Chet” would be elected into office. a. He was born on October 5, 1829 in North Fairfield, Vermont, the second son to Malvina Stone Arthur and Reverend William Arthur, an Irish
Kennedy called his new legislation program the “New Frontier,” with which he planned to promote educational support, aid to health care, redevelopment in cities and civil rights. However, he wasn’t able to keep many of these promises; Congress refused the pass most of his proposals, including a medical plan for the elderly, tax reductions, and more civil rights. He concentrated on promoting present civil rights, sometimes dispatching troops to enforce racial integration in schools. Although action to improve civil rights and health care wasn’t very successful, Kennedy still managed to improve the economy (e.g. Increasing minimum wage) and negotiate a limited ban on nuclear testing.
There have been forty-four U.S. Presidents over the past two hundred and twenty four years. Some were very successful. Of those few historians, Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents that ever live. He is responsible for preserving the union, freeing the slaves, and enacting various new policies. Lincoln was a president that never gave up and put his people first. He was strong, confident and believes in his principles. Some of the presidents were least successful. Of those few historians, Herbert Hoover wasn’t very successful while he was in office. He was considered to be a terrible president because an awful thing occurred on his watch. Which was the Great Depression.
William McKinley was born on January 29, 1843 in Niles, Ohio, a town of about 300 people. He was the 7th child born to William and Nancy Alison McKinley His family moved to Poland, Ohio when he was nine years old so that the children could go to a private school called the Poland Academy. In school William liked to read, debate, and he was the president of the school’s first debate club. When he was 16 he went to Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, for a while before he got sick and had to return home .he did not go back to Meadville, because the family had no money. Instead, he worked as a postal clerk for awhile.
Theodore Roosevelt unquestionably had the bigger positive impact on American idealism, as he is commemorated on Mount Rushmore and considered one of the “five great” American presidents. Roosevelt was the naturalist responsible for our national parks, but his policies on military and war were contradictory to the sensitivities he displayed toward nature. Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War, and led the country similarly. Believing in the nationalist sentiment of creating a sense of pride in American conquest, Roosevelt campaigned for the annexation of Hawaii, took control of Cuba, and instituted his policy of “speak softly, but carry a big stick” to strong arm his way into the creation of the
Two past presidents of the United States leading America through tough times and crisis’. Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy were two of the most significant leaders in America. Kennedy and Reagan were very popular presidents. When Reagan took office he got shot but it didn’t kill him. Reagan had a lot of integrity in his personal life where Kennedy didn’t. Reagan was faithful to his wife while Kennedy ran around with other women. They were both powerful communicators. Reagan had a greater impact because of the way that he spoke he was able to articulate conservatism in a way that nobody else was able to do. Reagan and Kennedy both led presidencies that were compelling and significant.
There have been over 40 presidents in the history of the United States. There have been 43 presidents to be exact. Of these 43 Presidents of the United States, there are only about 15 of whom the average American might know. However, the most famous of these Presidents are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. These two amazing leaders of our country have shown the world what it really means to be a good example to those who follow them. They are men of honor and made this great nation a beautiful and free place to live. Their love for their country and the steps that they took to becoming amazing and passionate leaders are ideas that we, as citizens of the United States, should be aware of. The childhood, the steps they took to careers
President Andrew Jackson was influential throughout his presidency, he was the "peoples President" and made strong decisions for the quality and equality of the American people. And because of the important issues at hand, left for a lasting impression on the future of the American
Theodor Roosevelt, our 26th president, was a gruff politician who had a huge impact on America. He is known for his accomplishments in the political, social, and business world during the Progressive Era. His accomplishments helped shape America, and because of this influence, he is one of the faces found on Mount Rushmore.
Even though Arthur was president and not very many people know, it is important to because he contributed to building America by legend. He had a rough time earning support and trying to prove he actually was a good man. Despite all of this, he did a very good job under the circumstances, of stepping up to the plate and dealing with what was necessary and passing the bills that were necessary for the country.
There have been many influential presidents during the history of our nation. A few examples include George Washington who led our country through the revolutionary war and our nation’s first president. There was also Abraham Lincoln who led us through the Civil War. However our most influential president is Franklin D. Roosevelt. During Franklin Roosevelt’s years in the oval office he would lead our country through one of the toughest times during the 20th century enduring the great depression and World War II. His influence on the United States and the world still exist today with charities he started, federal laws in effect
Rutherford B Hayes resigned to campaign all across Ohio to run for governor. The biggest topic of the election was whether African-Americans would get voting rights. The election was won by Hayes in 1867, but he had some struggles. He was a Republican under a Democratic legislator and had no veto power. However, he helped create a deaf-mute school and a school for girls. In his second term, he won voting rights for black males, and helped what would become Ohio State University be founded. He also brought the idea of lower taxes and a better life for prisoners. He left office in 1872 and came back in 1876 and served a year long term.
Theodore Roosevelt is widely thought of as the first modern President of the United States. The influence that the office has today began to develop during Roosevelt’s time in office. His impact is one that will not be forgotten.
Out of all the men who have been President of the United States, there are some that just take the cake of who were the most influential and important. Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan being the top three. These three have impacted America tremendously from WW2 and helping the Cold war to ending The Great Depression. They were good leaders in a time of need which makes them well known and unforgettable.
The 35th President of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy, was an amazing man. John was a President that served in our countries military, funded the program of N.A.S.A, and put bills into congress to desegregate schools and public places. From the second oldest child born in Boston, Massachusetts, to the president that succeeded in giving all Americans the rights they deserved, he truly was amazing. His legacy still impacts people today.
These two men were exceptional great leaders and have made a make in the U.S. as one of the greatest Presidents that ever served.