What makes a great President (not which Presidents have been great) . . . what qualities are essential to greatness? Why?
I believe for a president to be considered great they have to have a strategic vision and direction in which they want to lead our country. They genuinely need to be concerned about the people, with that they need to be concerned with the big issues. They need to explain there vision and what they plan to do so we Americans know why they are doing what they are doing. They should instill there confidence on the American people. They should be confident in there own abilities.
Other than Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, which two Presidents have been the greatest and why?
I think Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the greatest president we've ever had! Firstly all the programs he implemented to get America out of the depression. Also just the hope he gave Americans. Not only that but his leadership through World War II. Ronald Reagan is also consider to be great. He believed there should be less government programs and he made tax cuts.
Research a President that you're previously unfamiliar with - list at least three things you learned. Was this President effective? Why or why not?
I looked up information on our 37th President Richard Nixon.
- -He was the only president to resign, he resigned because the Watergate scandal.
- -He served two terms, and was in office during Vietnam.
- -He was vice president for Eisenhower.
"The people's right to change what does not work is one of the greatest principles of our system of government." -Richard Nixon
I think Nixon was a crooked man, like I believe many of our politicians are. He just got caught. I think he did do some wonderful things for our country. For example he started the Environmental Protection Agency. He also signed environmental bills. He also passed many women's rights bills. In face he signed the title IX bill which allows things like girls sports to get as much funding as boys. At the time he also helped reduce tensions with China.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you on everything… Everything you said on what makes a great president would definitely make a great president. I also say that a president needs to be trustworthy, accountable, responsive to the needs of the people, caring, able to remain calm in stressful situations, make the right decision in situations, make sure the laws are equal, and be an overall a well-rounded person. Other that Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, I chose Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. I think Roosevelt was the greatest too. Also I believe Nixon was crooked too..
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is important for a president to have a vision because, like you said, it gives them a direction to lead us in. I also think it helps them to be more assertive because it is easier to accomplish a goal you have had in mind rather than an idea you just thought of. I also agree that is is important for a president to have confidence because it helps with reassurance. I think that people feel better when we can rely on the president to be productive and effective.
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