Richard II

tomorrow” (www.pbs.org) These words spoken by Richard Nixon on August 8th, 1974 (www.pbs.org), are what many people recall when they think of the 37th President of the United States. Few think of the man dedicated to serving his country, or the man who spent his life as a voice for people who had none. Instead, President Richard Nixon is thought of as a no-good, scandalous politician who resigned the presidency. However, despite his shortcomings, President Richard Nixon was never a quitter, and…

Ford represented Michigan's 5th District after being Elected House of Representatives in 1948, Ford then found himself at the crossroads of history. After such time he was made vice president, only to then be made the 38th U.S. president due to Richard Nixon's involvement in the Watergate scandal which caused him to resign. Ford was defeated by Jimmy Carter in the election of 1976 . 30 years later (2006) he passed away in California. Early Life Gerald R. Ford Jr. was born with the name Leslie…

President Richard M. Nixon (1968-1974), by all accounts was one of the most successful champions of the American people. He eventually kept every promise he made to the public. Whereas, in reality President Nixon will forever be remembered as the most corrupt man in charge. Between the scandal of Watergate and its subsequent investigations that ultimately lead to his resignation, and eventual pardon. President Nixon’s contribution shall forever be shadowed. John F. Kennedy, a man, a myth, and…

just fine today. James Addison Baker, Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger, Warren Minor Christopher, and Madeleine Korbel Albright all served as Secretary of State during the 1990s. Four people served as Secretary of Defense in that decade and they were, Richard B. Cheney, Leslie Aspin, William J. Perry, and William S. Cohen. In 1992, the presidential candidates were Bill Clinton and George H.…

He had beat the then Vice President Richard Nixon. Johns domestic affairs were nicknamed The New Frontier. Kennedy though to lower taxes you have to raise the minimum wage. This would happen through an economic boom that would last till the late 1960s. John also believed in civil rights and…

Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany. At twenty, he abandoned his academic studies at the University of Leipzig and over the next six years gained practical experience conducting in provincial theaters. He married the actress Minna Planer when he was twenty-three and produced his rst operas at this time. He wrote the librettos himself, as he did for all his later works. In this way, he was able to unify music and drama more than anyone had before. Wagner’s early opera, Rienzi, won a huge…

Some people have a hard time digesting such adverse events, therefore leading them to invent beliefs of what might have happened. The Kennedy assassination sparked many different conspiracy theories that explain different versions of the murder. “JFK II” is a movie that explains a conspiracy theory about the assassination. By analyzing a…

Still not so harmful? Going back on Kim Jong II allowing his people to go through poverty, normal economies cope with importing food, but this was not the case for North Korea. During the 1980’s, North Koreas government embarked on a policy of radical self-sufficiency known as juche. Farmers were…

1. Thesis/Argument a. While the 37th president Richard Nixon was in office, the biggest scandal in America’s political history unfolded named the Watergate scandal. This scandal included wiretapping and a burglary that made many Americans lose faith in the government. Nixon never admitted to his involvement one hundred percent, but one can assume per his actions and evidence provided by “Deep Throat”, he was involved willingly. 2. Body/ Evidence a. What is Watergate? i. Watergate is the name of…

I. Affirmative Action - Affirmative action should be in effect at all school sites and jobs. II. Introduction A. Importance [Eugenia]- Affirmative Action is important to create equal opportunities for all citizens. It may be put in place to “boost” minorities and people who are less privileged than others, and to help them get a higher and better education and better jobs. This would help them create a bigger impact on our changing society. However, some people believe that this…