G. H. Hardy

Ronald reagan was president for 8 years starting in 1981 then being re-elected for a 2nd term in 1985 later completing his 2 term of presidency in 19 89. Ronald Reagan 's farewell speech was given during his 34th and final broadcast as president. This speech was composed of several sections, one being the final section based around the concept of “The Shining City on a Hill”. Being that this was his last broadcast to the people of the nation he expressed his final thoughts of the past 8 years he…

The center of international debate in 1989: Manual Noriega. The Panamanian dictator and drug lord was the focus of President George H.W. Bush, and as such, a center of controversy and debate. Though none can deny that he must answer for his crimes, many still pondered, “Is he really worth all it will cost us to bring him to justice?” The general, pre-1989 consensus was no, however, after the Panama Defense Forces (PDF) under Noriega killed a Marine, captured and brutalized a Navy Lieutenant…

Background and Summary Ronald Reagan did not begin his spotlight of fame as a politician, but rather a Hollywood actor. He started his political career off as a conservative California governor, but he aspired to achieve greater heights as he ran multiple times for the Republican nomination of president. He won such nomination in 1980, and ultimately the presidency. The speech is his inaugural address to the country before claiming the position. Additionally, he was the face of the conservative…

Following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Vice president Lyndon B. Johnson was transitioned into office to finish out Kennedy’s term. At this point in time, Republican and Democratic parties began campaigning for the upcoming 1964 election. The Republican nominee opposing Lyndon B. Johnson was past 5 term senator Barry Goldwater. As part of Goldwater’s campaign, future president Ronald Reagan gave a speech on national television that raised over 8 million dollars. This would come to be…

Gerald Ford “The President with No Election” Gerald For was the 38th president of the United States of America. Ford was the only president of the United States to not have an election and run in office for president or vice-president. After Richard Nixon resigned, Ford took over. Before Gerald Ford became President, his political career was well. He was elected as U.S. House of Representative in 1948. He also held office as House Minority the following 25 years he served as a congressman. He…

Political turmoil and reconstruction of the Republican Party was prominent throughout the Reagan Revolution. Although the “new age” conservative ideas gained immense support during the years of the Reagan Revolution, the foundation for the "reinvented conservative platform" were actually paved by previous iconic conservatives, Barry Goldwater and Richard Nixon. President Reagan’s idea of the breaking the dependence of the citizens of the United States on the Government could be seen throughout…

I’ve learned that Ronald Reagan was a good communicator, which helped him to persuade his audience. Reagan didn’t just inform his audiences, yet he was trying to gain their trust to them. He failed to achieve that with that with the minority of electorate, but he was able to gain the trust of the majority of the electorate. His credibility made him successful in communicating his message because of his personal and professional relations. Also his rating shows that he was a really famous and…

Condoleezza Rice was the first African American woman to become Secretary of State. She is also a renowned political science professor at Stanford University and a concert pianist. With hard work, dedication, confidence, and support, she became one of the most successful politicians America has ever seen. Condoleezza Rice’s success story is interesting because various aspects of her life prove many of Malcolm Gladwell’s theories, including the Matthew Effect, The 10,000 hour rule, timing,…

George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush. George was the oldest out of five siblings. He was from a very wealthy and powerful family. His father was the 41st president of the United States. His mother was a warm and loving homemaker. George was a typical boy in his early years. He did not do well in school and often got into trouble. In fact, he did so poorly in school that at times he thought he would…

Actor and TV legend Dick Van Dyke just endorsed Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders. Related; Did Ron Paul Just Endorse Bernie Sanders? Why is this important? Well for a couple reasons. For one Van Dyke is 90 years old and because he has been around and in the entertainment industry for 70 plus years he has seen his fair share of corruption and chicanery inside and outside of the industry, and maybe more importantly this is the first Presidential candidate Van Dyke has felt…