President Lincoln And George Washington

Since the founding of the United States of America, many presidents have worked tirelessly in their posts to change our country for the better. Some have seen abounding success, while others have met a slow decline from glory.  Of all of these generally noble and brave men, one especially has stood out; Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a remarkable idealist of a man and an amazing vehicle for change in America. While in office, this dignified man demonstrated many positive qualities, such as unrelenting optimism, heartfelt concern for both the populace and the land of America, and fierce determination to accomplish his goals.

Roosevelt was very qualified for president when he entered the office at age 42. An important aspect of his character was his huge interest in fitness, gymnastics, and weightlifting even though he had asthma. He graduated Harvard University in 1880, then entered Columbia University Law School but dropped out after one year to enter public service. Both his wife and mother died on the same day just four years later. During his time grieving, Roosevelt spent 2 years on his ranch in the Badlands of Dakota Territory. He hunted big game, drove cattle and worked as a frontier

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

John Adams (1735-1826) has the historically unfortunate position of being president between two American icons, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. His presidency is often overlooked by scholars and even occasionally viewed as an undeserving president who won the office out of early American political maneuvering (McCullough 2001, 29). Nonetheless, he led the young nation during the end of the French Revolution and the emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte, a globally tumultuous period. The nation, and the world, has changed dramatically since the end of the eighteenth century. However, the domestic and foreign concerns that Adams had to manage and attempt to resolve are still relevant to current circumstances. Even though Adams only served one term over 200 years ago, through an analysis of his background, personality, presidential leadership and managerial style, and his interactions with Congress and the American people, a twenty-first century incoming president is able to learn from Adams’ mistakes and triumphs.

He went to Groton at fourteen years old granted he gradated doing very well academically, he went his whole four years there as a lonely outsider. He entered Harvard in 1900 with a new outlook look on life and tried hard to make friends. Roosevelt found himself being attracted to his distant cousin Eleanor Roosevelt while attending Harvard. In 1905 he married Eleanor and they together had six children. Roosevelt attended Columbia Law School, although he did not meet all the requirements he passed his bar exams and started practicing law in New York. Later, Franklin had an affair with his wife’s social secretary Lucy Mercer. Eleanor discovered their relationship in 1918 by finding letters between the two of them. Roosevelt served eight years as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1910 in New York. He was also governor of New York in 1928 and again in 1930. Roosevelt was paralyzed in both legs due to him having polio in 1921 ceasing him to be able to enjoy his favorite activities. Roosevelt would try to disguise his paralysis in public by wearing heavy leg braces to help him walk. In 1932 he was nominated for president with his opponent being Herbert Hoover. Winning the election he promised that he would conduct the war against the depression. When winning presidency Roosevelt took on an immense amount of stress all at once. The world was in an incredible crisis due to the economy depression. Roosevelt

Despite the disparity in the popularity ratings between the two presidents, John Adams and Abraham Lincoln are both indispensable figures in American history. In times of crisis, both of these men made big, consequential decisions to keep the country from falling apart. However, while Lincoln is commemorated for abolishing slavery and leading the Union in the Civil War, John Adams is remembered for the mistakes of his presidency—the Alien and Sedition Acts he issued that took away certain constitutional rights endowed to the American people. Both presidents thought they were doing what was necessary at the time to keep the United States from falling apart, but the contrasting approaches they used left opposite impressions. This can be contributed to the fact that almost all aspects of their lives, personal and professional, were opposite. So, while both presidents essentially did the same thing in saving America from falling apart, their reputations are so different now because of the way their lives and situations influenced the decisions they made.

When thinking about the numerous, dynamic leaders that America has had over the course of the nation’s history, it can become troublesome to fairly compare these respective heads of state. Though each American president has unquestionably left their own unique legacy from their time in office, when comparing leaders from similar times, certain consistencies can present themselves. While the Presidency is of course beholden to constructs of political normativity subjective to the era they presided in, by choosing two POTUS’ from the same era, we can more adequately synthesize comparable actions and philosophies between the two. To this end, we will analyze the terms of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, cutting through narratives of their tenures to truly delineate their comparability. Through a comprehensive analysis of these two leaders on the subjects of foreign policy, we begin to parse out many similarities and differences between these two early 20th century leaders.

Theodore Roosevelt’s childhood education started at home with private tutors. He attended Harvard University to pursue a career in science. Since his health almost never permitted him to go to school, he continued to have tutors help him at home. After graduation from Harvard in 1880, he decided to enroll in the Columbia University

After considering all 44 presidents, Mr. Roosevelt rose to the top as our top pick. Not only did he overcome a deadly disease, he was President of the United States at the same time. It wasn’t only his will to live that was appealing, but his ability to bring our country out of the depths of depression. His innovative ideas and programs were so revolutionary that he was elected President for four consecutive terms. FDR was a great man of his time, and one of the greatest leaders the United States has ever seen.

History is flooded with important leaders and figures. Some of the best leader’s America has ever seen are Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. Jefferson played an incredibly important role in the foundation of America. In his two terms he managed to cut the national debt and military in half, and expand the country itself by more than half with the Louisiana purchase. Jefferson was able to do these things because he had such a strong head on his shoulders - he had firm beliefs and refused to back down from them. While it may be argued that Jefferson did go against his word most of the time, his pride allowed him to act against what he preached because he knew his actions would be successful. President Lincoln is best known for the addition of the 13th amendment to the constitution and the emancipation proclamation, ending all slavery in

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a well-educated, controversial leader that made a lasting impression on the United States of America. He was extremely effective in office due to several strong attributes he possessed. Roosevelt was the only president to serve more than two consecutive terms in office, and he even captured a fourth term before he died. The continuous reelections would prove that Franklin Roosevelt was a man of the people for the people. Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership skills guided the United States through two major events in the country’s history. He guided the country through the Great Depression in the 1930s and the majority of World War II. Franklin Roosevelt would have a major impact on the United States economy and people. Roosevelt would create plans and programs to get the country and its people back on track during hard times. The United States would become a global super power after World War II. The leadership skills that Roosevelt utilized allowed him to become one to the greatest presidents in history. Even through Roosevelt was one of the greatest Presidents, he still had his critics that questioned the outcomes of his plans when looking at the future of the United States.

     Theodore Roosevelt, born October 27, 1858, was the United States’ twenty sixth President. Roosevelt was born into a wealthy and socially dominant family. Though he was a quick thinker and very bright, he was not very physically fit; Roosevelt had severe asthma attacks as a youth. (Andrews) Roosevelt attended Harvard College starting with a science major, but his eventual majors were law and politics. After graduating Harvard in 1880, Roosevelt married his first wife, had his first child, and lost his wife two weeks after the birth of their daughter on Valentines day 1884. He had also begun his career in politics, joining the Republican Party when they were treated like a private organization, having few

Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln are heroic people because they inspired many, went through physical and mental challenges and were memorable historical figures. The two articles, “White House Funeral Sermon for Abraham Lincoln” and “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave”, shows how they inspired many. In the text, “White House Funeral Serman for Abraham Lincoln, states “He is dead; but the cause he so ardently loved, so ably, patiently, faithfully, represented and defended-not for himself only, not for us only…….” shows that Lincoln inspired many by being dedicated to his cause. On the other hand, Douglas inspired many by his courage and dedication. They also went through physical and mental challenges. In

As well as he had spent most of his childhood in studying in his house, he began his first experience for attending to school only with studying. By his action at the school, to be a lonely outsider while other boys around same age forms group together, he was denied the principal honors of the school, and hated by many of his classmates because they labeled as irritating gregariousness. Even though he was hated from others, he never stopped learning; more likely, it pushed young Roosevelt even harder to learn more. By this effort, he entered Harvard College in 1900. In college, he had tried harder to make friends as he regretted his action in his childhood and at Groton. He worked so hard both for making friends at classroom and studying.

Roosevelt’s childhood was a crucial aspect to how she was molded into the strong leader she became. Young Eleanor actually grew up financial superior to most, even though she was orphaned at a young age. In the year 1899, Roosevelt was sent to a London boarding school, Allenswood, which is where she was taught at a young age on the importance of independence and academic achievement (Pimlott). Roosevelt was also introduced to social problems like poverty, shortage of shelter, and health problems at Allenswood. After seeing these devastating problems, she was inspired by what she was taught at a young age, to start making a difference to help the sufferers of these problems. She started making progress in solving these problems when she returned to New York City at the age of eighteen, which also became the beginning of her career (Pimlott). Roosevelt joined the Consumer League of New York City to help them with their mission, which was to improve the woman’s workforce and children’s lives. Around