Democratic Alliance

contrast, Nixon severely damaged the presidency and the credibility of the government with his role in the Watergate scandal. His lack of achievement in domestic policy adds to his unsuccessful administration, though part of the blame does lie with the Democratic Congress that opposed many of Nixon’s proposals. In foreign policy, Nixon did succeed at forging a long-lasting relationship with China when previously it had been unthinkable to develop ties with such a staunchly communist nation.…

congress to request a declaration of war against Germany. His argument for the joint session of congress was that Germany violated the Sussex Pledge with warfare in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, along with the attempt to recruit Mexico into an alliance against the United States of America. On April 4, 1917, the U.S Senate voted in support of the war and the House agreed two days…

economy into a rocket of growth that led to a generation of prosperity. He restored a neglected U.S. military and its alliances, engineering the eventual defeat of the Soviet empire, without starting a war and without firing a shot. Through it all, he revived America’s spirit, restored hope, and strengthened everyone’s faith (“National”). Ronald Reagan achieved many awards…

that! Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president who served in office from 1913 to 1921. Wilson led America though World War 1 (1914-1918); he was an advocate for democracy and world peace. Wilson was a college professor, university president, and a democratic governor of New Jersey before becoming the president of the United States. He even received the Noble Prize for his peacemaking efforts. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born December 28th, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia. His father, Joseph Wilson was…

“Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong” (Coolidge qtd Brainyquote). President Calvin Coolidge said this about increasing taxes on the wealthy. He cut taxes four times, because he felt excessive taxation is nothing more than a restriction upon the freedom of the American people. Former President Calvin Coolidge and future President Donald Trump both can and have run businesses efficiently, even though their personalities differ extremely. John Calvin Coolidge was born…

altruistic it may seem, ultimately served the United States in gaining even more supporters internationally. As the underdeveloped countries improve, they will eventually become useful in serving the United States when they pay back the favor. The Alliance for Progress program, in which the United States agreed to provide monetary support to Latin American countries on their march to become more stable democracies, again formed friendships between the U.S. and foreign nations (Smith, 1996). It…

In the history of America, there have been a multitude of great leaders and politicians, and plenty of wars and opportunities for them to lead us and show us their great skills. I, as many people do, have my favorite leaders throughout history. Today I will be writing about President John F. Kennedy and President Ronald Reagan, telling of how they used their time in a leadership role to guide our country through trials and tribulations into victory, both personal and political. President…

occurred when President Clinton made his underqualified wife head of Health Care. After receiving this power, Hillary kept the Presidential Task Force on National Health Care Reform in secrecy. Her awful healthcare plan included gatekeepers, health alliances, higher taxes and restrictions on choosing doctors. This lead to chaos and a practical rebellion. The entire fiasco cost American taxpayers over $130 million dollars. To add fuel to that fire, Mrs. Clinton was fined $450,000 for dishonesty.…

After a short stint as a journalist, he became a Democratic Congressman from the Boston area. After serving threes terms, JFK realized that his work in Congress bored him and he became tired of not being able to make a big impression in the House. In 1952, John F. Kennedy decided to run for Senate against…

Although John F. Kennedy only served a short tenure of less than one thousand days, he became one of the most beloved and well-known Presidents of the United States. In 1961, as the Cold War reached its culmination, America stood in a time of turmoil that struggled with racial inequalities and social injustices. Fearful and confused the American people yearned for a powerful yet compassionate leader. Kennedy provided this reassurance to the American people when he was sworn in as the 35th…