The American President

What makes a president a great leader? This is a major question asked by many. When Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were both running for president, Trump's “catch phrase” was “ Make America Great Again,” but it could be argued most presidents made America great. Many Presidents even helped make America, such as Theodore Roosevelt. He brought “carisma” into the picture. Today we are going to look at James Madison’s life. First, we will look at his childhood, and family life. Then we will look at

American presidents suffer great limitations. Both the Constitution and popular opinion check the powers of decisive leadership. I respect my government. I love my nation. Despite my admiration, I suffer no illusions involving the controls imposed on a democratically elected office. Allow me to assume the position of autocrat. I expect the international community will mobilize to oppose the United States. Nobody likes a bully. The United States has pursued a policy of militarization since the fall

The famous American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, once said "Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially are descended from immigrants and revolutionists." Franklin D. Roosevelt brings attention to the importance of one 's immigration history that has shaped the Western societies of the present. Being part of a first generation Canadian family, my family 's immigration history is still very recent. However, the decision to come to Canada was not one made in an instant

The American President - a movie review The American President is a romantic comedy that takes place in the White House during primary season. The president is hoping to be reelected and to pass two bills, one on gun control and one on fuel restrictions. During this movie, the president meets Sydney, a lobbyist, and goes out with her, and because of this he takes a hit on his ratings. The American President shows many different themes covered in politics and government 101, these themes are

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Baines Johnson of Texas signed a civil rights bill. He believed that discrimination around the world should be prohibited, or banned. Johnson, as a U.S. senator, felt that he could help protect the civil rights, by signing the bill. Today, many people still are determining if President Johnson signed the bill to help him win the Presidential election, or if he did it because he felt that it was the right thing to do. There are a few documents to help us find out…

Two American Presidents Following the progressive era, leading up to the Second World War, two men served as president of the United States that stands out from all the others. These two men are none other than Franklin D. Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge. From opposing parties, these two had strikingly different visions for the nation. After serving multiple terms, both men would demonstrate not only differences in vision, but leadership style as well. Coolidge served in a prosperous era. Roosevelt

My Inspirational President Obama I have never seen a person so good at giving public speeches in my entire life. That person became memorable in my life immediately after I saw/heard him speaking on television in front of a thousand people as he became the first African-American president of the United States of America. I thought this person simply cannot be an African-American, but the most honorable gentleman. He introduced himself without a fear, but with confidence and belief that

The climax of the movie, “The American President” , is President Andrew Shepard’s speech in front of the media at the White House. Shepard uses the speech to respond to his opponent, Sen. Bob Rumson, for Rumson’s attacks on the character of Shepard’s girlfriend, Sydney Ellen Wade, and concludes it by discussing two important pieces of legislation. President Shepard uses the Classical Oration argument in his speech, including several elements, including examples, persuasion and rhetorical questions

President Barack Hussein Obama encapsulates the American Dream. From humble beginnings, Obama achieved first an education, then a career in humanitarian aid, and finally service in the most powerful political position in the country if not the world. Becoming president of the United States is no small feat, an act that requires specific personality traits. As President of the United States, Obama has exhibited certain personality traits as well. His political and diplomatic decisions depend on his

The American President Barack Hussein Obama and other leading government officials were accused of slacking in their responsibility by not placing the safety of American citizens first. The government has also shown lack of leadership by not establishing a Surgeon General for this nation. Also, as the spread of Ebola became well known the media warned about strict precautions not implemented effectively enough to keep Ebola from entering America. Specifically, accusing the American leadership of