Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
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A 3 page paper examining this seminal document in American history in terms of its historical ties to some of the predominant political ideas of the Enlightenment, particularly those of Locke. The paper shows how the Declaration of Independence took ideas that had been current in theory only and put them into practice. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Decofind.wps

Andrew Johnson/Richard Nixon: Contrasts and Similarities
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A 9 page discussion of the similarities and differences in the accomplishments and failures of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon. Discusses each man’s political career, especially his role in black rights and the reasons each found himself in political disfavor and under threat of impeachment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPjohnso.wps

President Ford's Pardon of Richard Nixon
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A 10 page paper discussing the value of honest Presidential communication with the people of the country. This President, after taking office under the very worst possible of political conditions, approached the American people with honesty and an admission of a period of indecision, but then concluded with the reminder for us that the ultimate decision was his. That blatant honesty and commitment to doing what was right rather than what necessarily would have been politically advantageous most likely cost him a full election two years after the fact, but it gives the American people a standard against which to judge the veracity of Presidential rhetoric and also presents all those Presidents following with an example they could do worse than to follow. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Fordpard.wps

'Profiles of Courage'
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book 'Profiles of Courage' by John F. Kennedy. The book is discussed in terms of the traits that Kennedy felt were admirable and worthy of note. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAprofil.rtf

“Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution” by James McPherson
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A 5 page analysis of James McPherson’s work “Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmcphrs.rtf

“Andrew Jackson” by Robert Remini
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A 5 page paper which examines how Andrew Jackson changed the role and powers of the president. The examination is based on Robert Remini’s book “The Life of Andrew Jackson.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAjack.rtf

“Crimes Against Nature” by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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A 4 page review on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s book “Crimes Against Nature.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAcrmnt.rtf

“George Washington and the American Military Tradition”
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A 5 page review of Don Higginbotham’s “George Washington and the American Military Tradition.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAgeow.rtf

“Managing the Press” by Stephen Ponder
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A 5 page paper which analyzes Stephen Ponder’s book “Managing the Press.” The paper also discusses Ponder’s examination of Theodore Roosevelt. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAponder.rtf