Articles related to "American Presidency"

Miscalculating the mood of the American voter, Henry Clay was his own worst enemy when it came to running a successful presidential campaign.

During his first 100 days, President Obama showcased several models of leadership theory; not the least of which was transformational and charismatic leadership.

From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.

A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.

John McCain is seeking to be the fifth combat veteran to win the American presidency since World War II. George H. W. Bush was the last one.

Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.

From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.

Republicans love to tout McCain's experience as a qualification to be president. But what experience counts when it comes to the presidency?

Washington D.C. is a living history lesson. Smithsonian museums and monuments commemorate America's past with educational exhibits on everything from espionage to space

Results of the war included the establishment of the traditions used today by the U.S. government.

Following the election of 1840, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler each were briefly the American President.

While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.

Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

After he was elected President, Barack Obama promised a new type of American leadership. This is the first in a series of articles about leadership in his first 100 days.

Videos and websites have made enduring claims that the United States government has plans to use prison camps to contain American citizens.