-
Lend Lease Act Industrial Recovery Act
5,250 words... really prepared plans were ready to be implemented almost at once. Huge public buildings, great dams, and irrigation and flood-control projects are part of PWAs legacy. The most spectacular agency designed to promote general economic improvement was the National Recovery Administration (NRA), an organization set up (along with the PWA) by the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), which was passed by Congress in June 1933. The NRA was designed to help business help itself. Unfair competiti...
Free research essays on topics related to: social security act, war against japan, lend lease act, national labor relations, industrial recovery act -
Declaration Of Independence Secretary Of State
3,913 words... ain fully slow, and the treaty had to be ratified by a specified date. Napoleon, who was thought by some to have already repented this transaction, could not have been expected to tolerate any departure from its terms. Recognizing that this was no time for constitutional purism, the president yielded to his friends, while strict constructionist arguments were taken up ineffectually by the New England Federalists. Nearly everybody else enthusiastically approved of the acquisition. In May 1801...
Free research essays on topics related to: secretary of state, declaration of independence, benjamin franklin, university of virginia, britain and france -
The Presidency Of John Quincy Adams
1,348 wordsJohn Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, was the son of the second president, John Adams, making him the first son of a president to actually become president himself. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts in 1767, he watched the Battle of Bunker Hill from the top of Penns Hill above the family farm. As he grew up with the new nation, his parents literally trained him for the highest office. During his long lifetime he had two distinguishable careers, separated by an unfortunate i...
Free research essays on topics related to: three sons, andrew jackson, john quincy adams, secretary of state, house of representatives -
Equal Protection Clause Florida Supreme Court
737 wordsIn the Constitution of the United States (the main law of the state) there are some important words such as, All people are equal in the eyes of God. What does it mean? It means that all people, regardless of race and color have the same rights, for example, the right to vote and to be elected in any office. The Constitution has some Amendments. Among them are the Fourteenth Amendment and the Fifteenth Amendment that guarantee equality of all people. For example, in the Fourteenth Amendment the ...
Free research essays on topics related to: electoral votes, equal protection clause, florida supreme court, secretary of state, miami dade -
Equal Protection Clause Florida Supreme Court
1,741 wordsEquality under the Law In the Constitution of the United States (the main law of the state) there are some important words such as, All people are equal in the eyes of God. What does it mean? It means that all people, regardless of race and color have the same rights, for example, the right to vote and to be elected in any office. The Constitution has some Amendments. Among them are the Fourteenth Amendment and the Fifteenth Amendment that guarantee equality of all people. For example, in the Fo...
Free research essays on topics related to: united states constitution, secretary of state, florida supreme court, united states v, equal protection clause -
Secretary Of State Whig Party
585 wordsBorn January 18, 1782, in Salisbury, New Hampshire, Daniel Webster was a central figure in the nations history. He successfully combined his political and legal career and played a role as lawyer, congressman, orator, secretary of state, leader of two parties, and a presidential candidate. His father, recognizing that his son was more suited for scholastics than for farm life, ensured that Daniel received an education. Webster studied at the Phillips Exeter Academy before enrolling at Dartmouth ...
Free research essays on topics related to: whig party, federalist party, dartmouth college, south carolinas, secretary of state -
American Foreign Policy United States And Japan
490 wordsFdr And Harry Truman: Presidential Leadership In Fdr And Harry Truman: Presidential Leadership In Foriegn Policy FDR and Harry Truman: Presidential Leadership in Foreign Policy In the years after World War I, the United States and Japan were on a collision course in the Pacific. The American Open Door Policy remained the primary obstacle to complete Japanese dominion over China. The United States faced the clear-cut choice of either abandoning China or forcefully opposing Japans expansion. Proje...
Free research essays on topics related to: american foreign policy, truman, secretary of state, harry truman, united states and japan -
Hindus And Muslims House Of Commons
3,119 wordsMohunduras Ghandi: His Vital Role in Indias Independence Mohunduras Ghandi was a man that the world thought could never exist. He believed strongly in all things that were good, and to him, there were no two ways about it. Leading the Indian people spiritually and morally, he inspired them to fight for Home Rule in which they achieved. He gave them courage to fight against Britain, and to work along side of the Muslims. The Congress, supported by Gandhi, and the Muslim League were opposites but ...
Free research essays on topics related to: house of commons, muslim league, secretary of state, hindus and muslims, prime minister -
Commander In Chief French And Indian War
4,651 wordsGeorge Washington: George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution and first president of the United States (1789 - 97). Early Life and Career Born in Westmoreland County, Va. , on Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington was the eldest son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington, who were prosperous Virginia gentry of English descent. George spent his early years on the family estate on Popes Creek along the Potomac River. His ea...
Free research essays on topics related to: secretary of state, bank of the united states, president of the united states, commander in chief, french and indian war -
Latin American Countries World War Ii
666 wordsThe Good Neighbor Policy The Good Neighbor policy was the idea that the United States should branch away from isolationism and establish relations with Latin American Countries in order to increase trade. The U. S. was especially concerned with trade in Latin America because of the problems created by the war between Japan and China, which began in 1937, the outbreak of World War II in 1939, and finally with the military and diplomatic efforts necessitated by the entrance of the United States in...
Free research essays on topics related to: cordell hull, secretary of state, latin american countries, world war ii, iran contra -
Secretary Of State Illegal Activities
755 wordsHaig v. Agee: Power to Revoke Passports Whether a passport can be revoked or not has been a major question since the mid- 1800 s. Haig v. Agee is a landmark Supreme Court case charging that the Secretary of State can not revoke a passport on the grounds that the power has never been granted by the Congress to the Secretary, and that revoking a passport violates the first and fifth amendments of the Constitution of the United States. Not only does the Secretary of State have implied powers, but r...
Free research essays on topics related to: illegal activities, supreme court, national security, secretary of state, passport -
Dien Bien Phu Ho Chi Minh
1,775 wordsHistory of Vietnam Most humans will always have a tendency to protect his own. When the more fortunate notice a victim in any situation, theyll help out those they deem worthy of support, be it morally, financially, or physically. As long as there is free blood flowing in Americas veins, she will always step in to keep tyranny on a downfall. The whole Vietnam war is a prime example of human nature not only at its best, but sadly, also at its worst. Oppression is perhaps the worst crime that man ...
Free research essays on topics related to: woodrow wilson, secretary of state, committed suicide, dien bien phu, ho chi minh -
Secretary Of State George Ryan
1,526 wordsGovernor George Ryan of Illinois is in trouble. He has been linked to a massive drivers license selling scandal that might eventually cause him to be impeached. In 1991, George Ryan became the Secretary of State, which puts all Illinois drivers license facilities under his control. Ryan has had a career crowded with achievements and a public service marked by openness and fairness, (Hanania). This scandal is the first real problem Ryan has had to face. This is the first blemish on his character ...
Free research essays on topics related to: governor george, secretary of state, chicago tribune, fund raising, george ryan -
Secretary Of State James Monroe
498 wordsHe James Monroe James Monroe He was the fifth president of the United States (1817 - 1825) and the last of the so-called Virginia dynasty of U. S. presidents. Monroe was president during the Era of Good Feelings. James Monroe was one of five children born to Spence Monroe, a carpenter, and Elizabeth Jones Monroe. In 1775 Monroe left college to go to war. Monroe served in Congress for three years. In 1784, during a congressional recess, Monroe journeyed through the Western territories. After the ...
Free research essays on topics related to: jefferson's, monroe, secretary of state, james monroe, virginia -
Cuban Missile Crisis Secretary Of State
1,214 wordsAs shown in May and Zelikow? s The Kennedy Tapes, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was only able to deal effectively with the Cuban Missile Crisis because of the comprehensive advice and support provided by his chief councilmen. Three of these men stand out in particular; while JFK? s? Executive Committee? was filled with bright and analytical minds, the most confident, able, and important men were Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, and the President? s broth...
Free research essays on topics related to: secretary of defense, kennedy , secretary of state, cuban missile crisis, brother -
John Quincy Adams Secretary Of State
1,577 wordsJohn Quincy Adams was the only son of a president to become president. He had an impressive political background that began at the age of fourteen. He was an intelligent and industrious individual. He was a man of strong character and high principles. By all account, his presidency should have been a huge success, yet it wasnt. John Quincy Adams presidency was frustrating and judged a failure because of the scandal, attached to his election, the pettiness of his political rivals, and his strong ...
Free research essays on topics related to: john quincy adams, age of fourteen, secretary of state, monroe doctrine, henry clay -
John Quincy Adams Secretary Of State
1,514 wordsJOHN QUINCY ADAMS John Quincy Adams was born in Braintree (Quincy), Massachusetts on July 11 th, 1767. His ancestry lineage was English. Adams? religion was Unitarian. His father, John Adams, was born in Braintree (Quincy), Massachusetts on October 19 th, 1735. He died in Quincy, Massachusetts on July 4 th, 1826. He had three major occupations. He was a lawyer, a statesman, and the President of the United States. His mother, Abigail Smith Adams, was born in Weymouth Massachusetts on November 11 ...
Free research essays on topics related to: john quincy adams, london england, henry clay, washington dc, secretary of state -
President Of The United States United States Of America
670 wordsJohn Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States. He was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts to John and Abigail Adams on July 11, 1767. He was their first child. His father, John Adams, was the second President of the United States. In 1778 and 1780, when he was only 11 and 13 years old, John Quincy accompanied his father on diplomatic missions to Europe. He studied in Paris in 1778 and 1779. In 1780 he studied at the University of Leiden. When John was 14 years old he b...
Free research essays on topics related to: united states of america, john quincy, george washington, secretary of state, president of the united states -
Secretary Of State Declaration Of Independence
3,733 wordsThomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), 3 d PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. As the author of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, he is probably the most conspicuous champion of political and spiritual freedom in his countrys history. He voiced the aspirations of the new nation in matchless phrase, and one may doubt if any other American has been so often quoted. As a public official legislator, diplomat, and executive he served the province and commonwealth of...
Free research essays on topics related to: continental congress, secretary of state, declaration of independence, aaron burr, secretary of the treasury -
North Atlantic Treaty Central And Eastern Europe
1,712 wordsThe North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, or NATO was set up in 1946 and, until 1990, primarily concentrated on European defence against the Warsaw Pact countries. However, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO has lost its principle protagonist. So it must be asked, can there really be, as the US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright said, a new NATO for a new century. Indeed, she said, at the Brookings Institution, that since the end of the Cold War Alliance leaders [have been] confronte...
Free research essays on topics related to: warsaw pact, secretary of state, north atlantic treaty, central and eastern europe, end of the cold war
Customer center
