John Stuart Mill's Individuality Of Johnson

What is the thesis of Johnson’s essay? If it is stated directly, locate the relevant sentence or sentences. If it is implied, state the thesis in

Lyndon B. Johnson became the 36th President of The United States, following the assisantion of John F. Kennedy, who Johnson was vice president too. During his presidency two major events would occur in the United States, that Johnson had to resolve. He first has to deal with the conflict of the Vietnam War which was a major issue in the United States during his presidency, many people argued not to be there any longer since it was seen as a pointless and almost victory was seen as unachievable. Another goal of Johnson’s was to put the United States into to an era of social reform, in this goal he was highly successful. Johnson was reelected by the people as the President in 1964, where he won in a landslide showing how the American people approved of him at the beginning of his presidency.

Throughout history, rulers, presidents, and dictators have come and gone. Some made great advancements and others faded into the background. Without power, a leader is nothing. To be successful, power must be acquired, but to truly influence and have control a leader must know how to use their power. Being able to have the right balance is rare. The 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, was able to master this skill through his tactics leading up to his election and the days following it. Through his presidency, future candidates can use his use of a strong support system, his stern mind set on his values, and his eagerness to bring the country together as a model for their term.

In the mid-1960s, Lyndon B. Johnson tacked his name onto a long list of U.S. presidents presiding over conflict in Vietnam. More so than his predecessors, however, President Johnson’s involvement was arguably more significant, because he was the first U.S. president to commit the United States to a ground war in Vietnam. His escalation of the war in early-1965 came as a surprise to many, considering his pledge to deescalate the conflict during the 1964 election campaign against Republican Barry Goldwater. However, in analyzing declassified executive documents, the Johnson Administration had, by the summer of 1964, decided that escalation in Vietnam was the only course of action which could feasibly end the conflict and establish stability in the region. Following President Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, Johnson felt it necessary to continue his predecessor’s legacy in Vietnam, although his reasons for doing so were less refined than were Kennedy’s. Unconfident in foreign affairs, Johnson was assured in one thing: his alarmist views on the spread of communism. Spurred on by the criticism of his contemporary Republican opponents, Johnson took a hardline stance at the beginning of his presidency, declaring that he would do whatever necessary to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, understanding that a withdrawal from Vietnam would undercut the legitimacy of U.S. foreign commitments, Johnson—albeit reluctantly—ignored the suggestions of political

“Vietnam divided America more deeply and painfully than any event since the Civil War.” (Readings 9, To Avoid a Defeat, 231). The steady stream of American casualties suffered at the hands of the NVA made a difficult situation intolerable as American support for the war diminished with each soldier laid to rest. President Lyndon B. Johnson made a dire mistake in approving General Westmoreland’s request on to put combat troops on the ground in Vietnam, as the threat to American security had not been triggered to the point where it was worth the lives of American soldiers. The American military was severely underprepared for war, and the eventual withdrawal of troops would become a global embarrassment that continues to haunt the United States decades later. Further, President Johnson sought to put an end to the conflict in Vietnam for questionable reasons, driven more by political expediency than thoughtful consideration for the lives entrusted to him as Commander in Chief.

President Nixon, like Johnson had a need to prove himself as he struggled with insecurity (Wicker). Unlike Johnson and his large personality, Nixon was shy and often steered clear of the spotlight (Wicker). Nixon was uncomfortable in front of people and was often described as being stiff so instead of relying on manipulation to control those around him, he believed in the power of discipline continuous determination to achieve his goals (Wicker). The differences of character between both Johnson and Nixon greatly impacted the path of their individual policies throughout each presidency.

One of the biggest blunders in the United States’ history was the decision to involve the nation in the feud between North and South Vietnam known as the Vietnam War. It is safe to say that the United States might not have gone to war if American citizens did not support it. History has shown that there were many indications that this was a poor decision so why did the American people initially support their government’s aspirations to fight communism in Vietnam? The 1960s were a time where the U.S. federal government had overwhelming control over their behaviors and actions the American public were able to perceive. Americans had very limited knowledge of what was really happening in Vietnam and what the true motives of the U.S. government were in residing in the Asian country. This gave the government the advantage in gaining support because they had full control on how to present the ongoing conflict to the people. President Lyndon B. Johnson was able to successfully sway the majority of Americans into supporting his decision to send armed forces to fight in Vietnam in his speech addressing the concerns over Vietnam. However, there were some Americans who opposed the war including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who also wrote a speech about Vietnam titled “Beyond Vietnam” and offered his arguments against the war. Johnson managed to persuade the public to his favor with his speech by convincing Americans that communism posed a threat to the U.S., the fate of Asia was

After the unprecedented assassination of President John F. Kennedy, our nation was overcome with shock and grief. Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as the next president within hours after this tragic event. Because of his leadership, he was the building block to bring the nation back together and get through the death of our beloved deceased President. Lyndon Johnson, the 36th president, also known as “LBJ”, became one of the most outspoken and controversial leaders of America.

The Great Society, a program created by president Johnson in the 1960's with the intent of social and economic stabilization, brought much reform to the American Government and it's citizens. It is a continuation and expansion of the ideas expressed in Roosevelt's 'New Deal' with the intentions of not only providing greater welfare but also equality of all races in all aspects of society. Although there were many accomplishments by the program, it is a direct violation of the constitution and should have never been allowed.

Some readers maybe will laugh Alex, he just could not integrate and face the reality. In our real life, it is not difficult for us to against something. one can refuse to work or study if you want to, but one should think about the outcome. However, one can never be so brave to against something, no to say giving one's life for freedom. Actually, Christopher Johnson is a representation of rebel and idealism.

First, Johnson was insecure and distrusted most people. Having succeeded a popular president, Johnson often felt that his style and his policy were always being compared unfavorably with Kennedy’s, thus he had an unremitting compulsion to justify himself. Additionally, Johnson once told Life magazine, “I don’t believe that I’ll ever get credit for anything in foreign affairs, no matter how successful it is, because I didn’t go to Harvard.” Johnson surrounded himself with men he respected, valued, and relied on such as Robert McNamara and McGeorge Bundy.

The presentation by Captain Richard Stratton of the US Navy and his wife Mrs. Alice Stratton, former First Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Force Support and Families provided concrete examples of leadership. Obviously, the most prominent example of leadership comes from Captain and Mrs. Stratton themselves. However, their presentation also served to highlight the leadership of those around them. Notably, that of the president Lyndon Banes Johnson, and that of two men that were imprisoned with him; the senior officer Jim and his cell mate Doug. From these examples, the character traits of both effective and ineffective leaders can be analyzed.

Mark P., Moral Philosophy of John Stuart Mill,Longwood Academic 1991. Wakefield, New Hampshire. ISBN 0-89341-681-9.

John Locke (1632-1704) and John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) are two important thinkers of liberty in modern political thought. They have revolutionized the idea of human freedom at their time and have influenced many political thinkers afterwards. Although their important book on human freedom, John Locke’s The Second Treatise of Government (1689) and John Mill’s On Liberty (1859), are separated 170 years, some scholars thinks that they are belonging to the same conceptual tradition, English Liberalism. In this essay, I will elaborate John Locke and John Stuart Mill view on human freedom and try to find the difference between their concept of human freedom despite their similar liberal tradition background.

In his essay, Mill explores the two dimensions to liberty; individual and social. Carefully he analyzes the variance between the individual and social sphere through freedom of expression, more specifically, freedom of speech. Throughout the novel, he expresses that