Woodrow Wilson and His Vision for Post-War Peace When it comes to President Woodrow Wilson and his plans for the world after World War I, there are many different opinions. Some believe that he was a “hopeless idealist” with plans that were too “unrealistic” for...
It was November 1863, and President Abraham Lincoln was invited to speak at the opening of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Four months ago, at the same site, the Union soldiers became victorious against the Confederate in one of the most brutal battles in...
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton are considered to be among the founders who shaped the history of America into what it is today. The two were evidently political enemies who had very different views on the governance at that time. The history of America has...
The 19th century stood witness to the rapid change, near-suicide, and the rough re-healing of our nation. Throughout such, the interpretation and implementation of the rule of law was at the forefront. Henry David Thoreau, a prominent member of the Transcendentalist movement, posed the question,...
Introduction Andrew Jackson announced, “It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.” As a major political power in the United States during his presidential reign from 1829-1837, Jackson himself can be...
Introduction There is no doubt that Andrew Jackson had a strong hatred for all Indians during his era. His hatred was so strong that he made the removal of these tribes one of his main priorities. Jackson thought the absolute worst about the Indians and...
With the 2020 presidential election being about a year away from now, political parties and their presidential candidates are trying to increase their popularity before the election comes around. Some of the major presidential candidates from the Democratic Party include Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, Cory...
Introduction There are a total of 23 candidates running for president in the 2020 election: 19 Democrat candidates and 4 Republican candidates. Out of all 23 candidates, only a few will lead in the race, with one of them being Joe Biden. Joe Biden has...
When asked about tariffs and relations with China, Joe Biden stated, “We make up 25% of the world economy”(ABC News Democratic Debate). According to the website, Howmuch.net, The United States has the world’s largest economy with it contributing a total of 23.9% to the total...
One would have thought that a campaign run by the Former Vice President of the United States would be filled less with gaffes and more with overwhelming support from the democrats. At least this is what the right’s arguing. They argue that his age and...
Presidential election is around the corner and Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, has rolled out a comprehensive disability-rights plan. One of the biggest and most important aspects of the disability-rights plan is the introduction of a director of disability policy. Another major highlight is...
Introduction In 1784, Patrick Henry proposed a general tax on Virginians to support teachers of Christianity for the benefit of the common good. In response, James Madison wrote the Memorial and Remonstrance in 1785. In the document, Madison argued against the tax proclaiming it was...
One of the most famous scandals in the world, the Watergate Affair aroused a large-scale wave in the political world. During these years, June 17, 1972 to August 8, 1974, the thirty-seventh president Nixon, who belong republican part, would persevere through the fighting of denying...
The Watergate scandal, to many, is viewed as the biggest federal political scandal in the history of American politics. In 1972, the United States government was at the heart of a political scandal that involved the administration of President Richard Nixon. Whilst it is argued...
Had Nixon and his aides succeeded in their efforts, probably Nixon would have been reelected as president. With him being president through scrupulous ways, it would be a violation of the democratic rights of the citizens. Due to this, there would have been a high...
It is hard to imagine an America without major social programs such as social security or the SEC for example, but for Americans before the 1930s this was their harsh reality. After the stock market crash of 1929, America fell into the worst economic depression...
This investigation will explore the question: How responsible was John F. Kennedy for causing the 1963 Cuban Missile Crisis? The years 1962 & 1963 will be the focus of this investigation, as well as any post-crisis or pre-crisis evidence that can be used in this...
Franklin D. Roosevelt is a defining figure and, arguably, one of the most consequential Presidents in the history of the Unites States. He stepped up to the plate when America was facing its toughest hour, and forever changed the role that the Federal Government played...
Barack Obama is a heroic figure that plays an important role for many people. In the novel, Obama from Promise to Power by David Mendell proves he is a hero, as he has demonstrated many characteristics of a hero throughout his journey of being a...