George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were two great wonderful men. They served two terms in their own time. Also they are memorize by statues, U.S., currency, and Mount Rushmore.…
Why did Jimmy Carter win the presidential contest in 1976 and yet lose to Ronald Reagan only four years later?…
Richard M. Nixon was born on January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, California. He was the second of five children belonging to Frank and Hannah Nixon. From a young age the Nixon family was plagued with bad luck. Is younger brother died in 1925 and his older, who he was very close to, died in 1933 of tuberculosis. In 1922, the Nixon ranch failed and his family moved closer to his mother’s family in Whittier, California. His family never had much money, however, Nixon was credited with saying “We were poor, but the glory of it was we didn't know it.” During his high school career at Whittier High School he ran for student body president, but lost to a more popular student. His academic success…
The election for 1972 was approaching quickly and the republicans were interested to find out that the Democratic party’s strategy was. They hired 5 “plumbers” to sneak into the Democratic party’s national headquarters to wire and bug the watergate building. The plumbers were fixed with bugs and were all prepared to tap the building. The first run was a successful wire and tap, however when they got back to the White House, the recording devices were defective and unsuccessful. Nixon had no idea what happened and when he found out, he was trying to cover up the scandal. While Nixon was in office, had installed a recording system that recorded all the conversations that he had in the oval office. Some people argued that the evidence was on the recorded tapes that Nixon had. The case started off in the the US district court on August 29, 1973, the decision was that Nixon had to turn over the tapes. Nixon releases edited versions of the tapes of a few of the tapes. The case goes back to the US district court and they decide again that he has to turn over unedited versions of all of the tapes. Nixon then appeals and the case makes it’s way to the Supreme Court!…
Good politicians get to know a lot of politicians. Lyndon Johnson would take four showers a day and brush his teeth over and over again so he would be in the same room with a bunch of politicians and he could talk to them briefly and make good connections. Lyndon Johnson also hired a man who would later turn corrupt named "Bobby" Baker who answered phones for the White House cloak room (a cloak room is like the break room for politicians.) With Bobby Baker, Johnson was able to know the inner workings of politics. Ronald Reagan also worked very hard to have good relationships in politics although he talked about Washington as if he'd never visited the place.…
After the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr became the 38th President of the United States, from August 1974 to January 1977. Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr was an American politician who was borned in July 14, 1913, Omaha, NE. He was in the Republican party and his vice president was Nelson Rockefeller (1974–1977). He even had a basic belief of philosophy of fiscal conservatism. Ford was happily married to Betty Ford and had four children and their names were: Susan Ford, Steven Ford, John Gardner Ford, Michael Gerald Ford.…
Ronald Reagan was a very successful man in his adulthood. He graduated from Eureka College in 1932. He worked as a radio sports announcer for a few years, and became the president in 1980, which is what made him famous.…
Born on January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, California, Richard Nixon was one of the most influential and controversial politicians of the 20th century. From the small corporation office to the White House, Nixon touched the lives of millions of Americans, even though some may not have been grateful for it afterwards. He grew up in Whittier where he lived until after graduating from the small Whittier College to go study law at Duke University, graduating in 1937. From then on, Nixon would make sure the world knew his name and his ideas. Nixon’s life of politics was extremely influential from beginning to end, starting during his service in law and the army, state government, Congress, and last but not least, the White House.…
“Always remember others may hate you but those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.” Richard Nixon, the 37th President said this quote not knowing that it was meant for him, for in the years to follow he would destroy himself. This report will shed some light on the president who did what he could for America, but will only be remember for the damage he caused. Richard Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California January 9, 1913. When he was young Richard lost his older and younger brothers Harold and Arthur to awful illnesses, which caused the family to move to East Whittier (Hughes, life). As he grew older people started to notice how good he was at school. He won almost every debate he was in, and was elected leader of many extra-curricular…
Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush were all two term Presidents in the last 30 years and although their policies and the time periods in which they presided were different, each man had a significant impact as President of the United States. It will be argued that Reagan was a reconstructive President and “savior”, helping to restore faith to the Presidency as an institution after the shortcomings of his predecessors. Clinton will be remembered as the Democrat who shifted his party’s politics more toward the center of the political spectrum and was able to ascend to the Presidency as a Democrat in an era dominated by Republicans. Bush will be remembered as a controversial President due to the 2000 Election, the War in Iraq, and his handling of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.…
Both presidents were accused of perjury and essentially impeached, Nixon was technically not impeached but he would have been had he not resigned. Also, both scandals included a large media presence that contributed to the public's opinion of the situations. Both of these presidents were one of the first few politicians to have their private life criticized by media. Plus, although neither presidents career matched up completely they shared similar issues. One being the Foreign policy in which both presidents became involved in conflict they should not have. Another issue being the overcoming of scandals, both men faced several scandals in their career but overcame them to have successful careers up until their downfall. Overall, both of these men went into american history as lying corrupt leaders despite their once successful…
Throughout the course of history in the United States there have been controversial individuals. These people bring attention to themselves through good deeds or misdeeds. This is the case for the 37th president of the United States. His name was Richard Milhouse Nixon. His rise to power and fall from grace will forever be a topic of debate and discussion.…
Richard Nixon was not always known for the great things he did or the bad things either. He was forced to work hard for everything he ever earned by his strict parents. The work that was put in gave him the ability to start his career at a low level government position and march his way to the top seat. He faced extreme amounts of doubt throughout his entire life. The struggling Richard Nixon used the doubt received from many in order to strive for a successful future, and dedicate himself to what he had set out to accomplish.…
Ronald Reagan showed political interest as an actor in Hollywood during the 1950’s – a skill important to his presidency.…
Founder of “Reganomics”, tough on union workers and know as the “Great Communicator.” Ronald Regan also rose the age you can collect social security from sixty-five to seventy-two. Also one of the first things he did once he got into office, was he got all the American hostages released from Iran. In my opinion Ronald Regan was the most influential man in America during the twenty first century.…