Confederacy lost the war, though, the Union was presented with the problem of reincorporating the southern states back into the Union, a process known to historians as Reconstruction. With the goal in mind of creating a Republican presence in the south based on a Free Labor ideology, the Republican Party was only moderately successful, and their eventual failure resulted in a Democratic south as well as southern traditions, such as white supremacy, being retained. Nearing Union victory,…
Obama’s Campaign “Yes we can” Done by: Nour Rammal Instructor: Dr. Tahani Nassar Rhetoric and Persuasion LIU Barak Obama is the 44thand the current president of United States, and he is the first African American to serve U.S. president. He was elected in 2008 and won a second term in 2012. Obama said that the best education he ever had, was his personal experience in finding his identity, better than anything he got at Harvard law school, something that shaped his path to the White…
It was a beautiful day as the wind blew the clouds through the bright blue sky.”I was just crowned King with George Washington in 1234. Logan said,”Finally my dad can buy me a lot of stuff.” George Washington said,”Now don't get ahead of yourself.” “George Washington” Grant said,”John has just escaped from prison and is coming for the thorns.” George Washington said,”Ready up the George Washington Army.” “Ok,”said Grant. So the next day John was back in jail with cuts,bruises, and a black eye…
most dramatic example of corruption by Harding’s appointees. The investigation discovered that one of Sinclair’s companies had transferred $233,000 in Liberty Bonds to Fall’s son-in-law, and that Sinclair had also contributed substantially to the Republican Party. By now the members of the investigation committee believed that crimes had taken place. Fall refused to testify so the head of the Senate investigating committee, Senator Walsh, introduced a resolution stating that it appeared that the…
Theodore Roosevelt had a rough start in his early life in his hometown of Manhattan, New York City in October 27, 1858. Theodore looked up to Theodore Sr. and Martha “Mittie” Roosevelt his parents. Roosevelt’s parents were very wealthy, Theodore Sr. was a businessman and philanthropist. Martha was a Southerner, she grew up in George on a farm. Roosevelt grew up surrounded by the love of his parents and siblings he looked up to his whole family. He was a very sick child he suffered from asthma.…
Each time a new president takes the oath of office, many things change. The new president appoints cabinet members and prepares for policy shifts. The new president also moves into the White House, along with the first family. Often, that first family is not complete without the family pet. Over the years, almost every president has had a pet on Pennsylvania Avenue. Because the White House was not complete until 1800, the tradition begins with John Adams. He brought along two carriage horses…
This field of Republican presidential candidates is a weak one that includes people who have no significant political accomplishments or leadership qualities. What they have is a penchant for tough talk, which usually involves bashing President Obama or doing controversial…
The Republican party controls both houses of congress and it is the first time since 1929 that a newly elected republican president has such an advantage. Even Though this is a miraculous fact, it does not matter in today's political climate. In order to get his political agenda pushed and his tax reform passed,…
With January 20th, 2017 having passed, The United States stands at point capable of reflecting upon the entirety of the Obama presidency. The Obama presidency is easily a controversial one due to the significant developments in both domestic and foreign policy over the last eight years. Being handed a country on the brink of economic depression, while also entangled in multiple military and foreign relation quagmires, Obama was tasked with a problem many would have balked to handle. Nonetheless,…
The Truth About Theodore Roosevelt ‘’The nation's 26th president theodore roosevelt visited the black hills several times thought his life.’’ Theodore roosevelt was born on october 27th,1875 in New york city. He gave a speech from the veranda of the franklin Hotel, Which is still standing to this very day. The franklin hotel is big tourist attraction. And is located in deadwood south dakota. ‘’Teddy was the youngest man to assume the U.S. presidency after william McKinley was assassinated in…