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    When Bill Clinton was voted into office, it was not under ideal terms. He had barely won, and many people were unhappy with the idea of having him as president. Therefore, it makes sense that he would want to have a speech that made him seem more desirable, stating he had a solid vision for the country, and a plan for his presidency. He uses the rhetorical devices repetition, allusion, and metaphor to help him in this endeavor. Throughout the speech, Clinton uses the word “America” a total of…

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    improvement, yet personal downfall. Bill Clinton-elected in 1992- was up for re-election in 1996, and was charged for infidelity all years throughout his presidency for numerous acts. Being a member of the Democratic Party while working with Congressional Republicans, Clinton not only had to manage the nation and maintain solutions to the issues he had seen as governor, but also unify both Republican and Democratic parties while in office. Overall, the assertive tone that Bill Clinton conveys…

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    At the 2012 Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, President Bill Clinton gave this speech to over 35,000 people, and the standing ovation that proceeded was extraordinary. In the address, President Clinton supported the Presidential nominee, Barack Obama, and his efforts to stimulate the economy once again, as the economic recession was destroying thousands of jobs across the country. This excerpt of President Clinton’s speech proposes that equal opportunity, among other…

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    into separate categories, he seemingly does so based on the tribes’ distance from white civilization. Therefore, Morgan was simply defining civilization as what he knew, not based on what actually worked for the Indians in that time period. Buffalo Bill Cody’s advertisement did not classify what whites had deemed as inferiority into civilizations, but, similarly to Morgan, into levels of savagery. While Colonel Cody is depicted in his advertisement as a regal and educated man, his Indian…

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    Bill Gates obviously wants to make the world a better place to live in. He has impacted the world since 1975 when he discovered Microsoft©, and plans on pursuing his impact throughout the 21st century. Over the next 15 years, Gates plans to help improve many different factors. He calls them “breakthroughs.” Improvements among health, farming, banking, and education will be made. Deaths, food, technology, and software are linked to each of the four breakthroughs. Gates has many valid points…

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    In September of 1998 the case became more highly focused on Clinton himself. While Starr did his investigation, he had to turn evidence over to Congress. The reason for this is described in a journal by Tod Lindberg. He mentions that, “The law requires the independent counsel to forward to Congress evidence of impeachable offenses by the president or other officials” (5). This means anything Starr found impeachable against Clinton had to be turned over with no exceptions. Clinton is solely to…

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    The 1992 Presidential election pitted incumbent President George Bush against the Democratic party’s candidate Bill Clinton and Independent Ross Perot in a contentious campaign. Bush had garnered the votes of the American people in the 1988 election under the pretense that taxes during his presidency under no uncertain terms, or as he famously stated “Read my lips. No new taxes”, would rise. Bush soon breaks this oath to deal with the rising deficit, this action resulting in a lasting effect on…

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    President Bill Clinton is known as playing a major role in creating an economic boom in the 90’s. In the 90’s we saw a rise in manufacturing jobs, in incomes, and in home purchases. Cutting deficits and welfare reform would be huge contributors to the success of the economy in the 90’s. A federal budget surplus would be generated for the first time since 1969. President Clinton was on track to being one of the most successful and most popular President in history. President Clinton had to prove…

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    year term as the prime minister, he was well known as a stern disciplinarian in party solidarity, with an MP drop out rate of about twenty eight percent. While this increased Harper’s prime ministerial power, it is also speculated that it harmed his chance to continue his term of almost a decade. Chosen by the prime minister from the caucus of the government, there are various positions to fill in addition to being a member of Parliament. Contributing to the control of the prime minister, “they…

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    throughout the years of its existence. The owners of Microsoft who are Paul Allen and Bill gates have created this company to change the lives of many citizens in society. It is amazing of the things these two men have done. However, Bill Gates, Co-Owner of Microsoft, has made greater impacts in the world such as by advancing society, donating to charity, and just by simply being an influence on the people. Bill Gates has made a huge significance in the world by affecting society with his…

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