Jeff Wlodarczak
Of all the presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt are argued to be the best presidents in our nation’s history. Abraham Lincoln towers above all. During his presidency was the time when the republic has started to collapse but he emerges reborn as the United States we know today. “Abraham Lincoln was an unusually competent politician and a strong wartime commander in chief. He is an unparalleled national treasure, a legend that best represents the democratic ideal.” (Abraham Lincoln, George McGovern). While Franklin Roosevelt was a statesman who was elected to four terms in office and his accomplishments in leading the nation through depression and world war are appreciated to this day. “(Roosevelt) was more tested in peace and war than any other president other than Lincoln. Although often seen as a patrician among professional politicians, he was perhaps the most skilled politician of the lot.” ( Franklin Delano Roosevelt Roy Jenkins). Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt’s similarities are greater than any two presidents. Both presidents changed American Society, had similar ideas on war and both gave famous speeches that changed the world.
Abraham Lincoln has done a lot to change America. During the third year of the American Civil war Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The Proclamation stated “that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free." This was the first step in giving African Americans freedom. The proclamation announced the acceptance of African Americans into the union army, which greatly helped the union win the war. Abraham Lincoln changed the U.S for the better. With the creation of the Emancipation proclamation ...
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...s similar to Franklin Roosevelt who created new deal with programs such as: Emergency banking act, the civil works administration, and the Federal emergency relief program. Both Presidents also had similar war time strategies . Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of Habeas Corpus which was somewhat similar to what Roosevelt did by sending Japanese men, women, and children to internment camps in fear of an attack on the west coast. Both presidents also tried everything they could to reframe from war and both men had contributions to the war effort. Both presidents had similar ideas on campaigning and winning over the people. Abraham Lincoln spoke across the nation to express his opions and Roosevelt used “Firseide Chats” to let the world know what was going on. Both Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt had a lot similar beliefs and they showed it in their work.
The presidency of Theodore Roosevelt is well known in the general public and his actions still stand strong in our society today. President Trump’s election was a shock to many that thought Hilary Clinton was a shoe-in for the seat. Trump has already made an impact that will likely be remembered for many years to come. Although there are slight differences, President Trump and former President Teddy Roosevelt are alike in many ways. These ways include their backgrounds, their physical uniqueness, their personalities, and their policies. Taking a detailed look at the comparison of two presidents can lead to a more in depth, applicable way of studying history.
Abraham Lincoln became the United States' 16th President in 1861, delivering the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863. If there is a part of the United States history that best characterizes it, it is the interminable fight for the Civil Rights. This he stated most movingly in dedicating the military cemetery at Gettysburg: "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain--that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. The Declaration of Independence states “All men are created equal”. Even when the Amendment abolished slavery in 1865, and the black people embraced education, built their own churches, reunited with their broken families and worked very hard in the sharecropping system, nothing was enough for the Reconstruction to succeed.
In conclusion Andrew Jackson and Theodore Roosevelt were full of similarities and differences. What was seen though was more similarities than differences. They were both great men and a great part in our American History. They made this country great, marked their names in history books, and have helped influence it into the place it is today.
Both envisioned gradually reforming the international system, both to safeguard America from predatory Old World politics and to put in place laws. Roosevelt was a Republican/Bull Moose Progressive and his progressive agenda was mostly based on a philosophy of a strong Federal government. Thus his initiatives helped to grow the Federal government and increase its authority/power. For example he pushed for more government regulations of business, the food industry, established national parks and forests. He was aggressive with foreign policy, and was willing to use military power/influence in American foreign policy to get his way on certain initiatives such as building the Panama Canal and saying we should "Speak softly and carry a big stick".
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were two important men who affected our nations independence and the beginning years of our country. They helped form this nation into a free and sovereign country. Yet, they were different in many aspects they shared a few common features. Both Washington and Jefferson grew up in the southern state of Virginia and like most owned land to grow and harvest crops. In growing up they came from two different class levels of living. The Jefferson family was more famous and richer than Washington’s giving him a greater advantage and opportunity to succeed, especially in higher education. After Jefferson finished regular schooling he was able to attend the College of William and Mary were he studied law. He did so under the teaching of George Wthe who was considered perhaps the greatest teachers of law in Virginia at the time. Washington however was taught by his mom mainly in mathematics and received no higher education. Washington was still knowledgeable and began to put it to use in the army to become as a young British soldier. He interred the army at the young age of nineteen were he began to learn leadership and military strategy which would prove useful in the Revolutionary War to come. Jefferson on the other hand was involved in the laws, courts, and small politics. At the young age of twenty-five Jefferson was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia were he served for five years. Washington was known for his great motivational speeches that would rally troops together to prepare for war and lead on to victory. Jefferson was more of a writer not a speaker and by using his skill he wrote and brought forth fresh ideas of independence and freedom.
Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy as a great president, lives on today through his policies. The Panama Canal now saves ships thousands of miles, and National Parks inspire people to conserve the resources of this earth. His social justice policies keep businesses honest and force them to be fair. But like all humans he had flaws. One of his major weaknesses was he thought anyone who did not agree with him was un-American, and during World War One was suspicious of German Americans. While on state Legislature, he tried to fire a judge based on corruption because he reached a verdict Roosevelt did not agree with. But Roosevelt’s great intelligence, strength, and curiosity outweighed his flaws, and it is not surprise he is considered as one of America’s greatest presidents.
President Franklin Roosevelt was one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States. He created economic stability when the United States was suffering through the Great Depression. In his first three months of office, known as the Hundred Days, Roosevelt took immediate action to help the struggling nation.1 "In a period of massive unemployment, a collapsed stock market, thousands of banks closing for lack of liquidity, and agricultural prices fallen below the cost of production," Roosevelt passed a series of relief measures.2 These relief measures, known as the New Deal, provided help for individuals and businesses to prevent bankruptcy. Also, the New Deal is responsible for social security, welfare, and national parks. A further reason why Roosevelt is considered a great president is because he was a good role model for being determined in his...
In conclusion, Theodore Roosevelt was my choice for this research paper because to me, he was the best president. He did so much for our country including being the youngest president that ever was in office, having 9 different jobs while also taking care of the whole country, and along with those, he presented so many good things that makes me love our country. He was the best US president that ever
There were many men involved in the establishment of the government, the laws regulating states and people, and individual rights in the construction of the United States of America. Two men stand out as instrumental to our founding principles: Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
The Civil War was not a little thing it was a huge thing that a lot of families suffered from. Lincoln has the view of I want everyone to get along and look at the bright side of this and Lee has the pessimistic view of this whole war. Lincoln wrote this speech on the back of the envelope hurriedly right before he had to give the speech. He was writing this speech because of all of the fallen soldiers that had fought in the war and they were having a memorial for all of the families that were affected by this war. Lee had intended this letter to be for his son, but he also wanted to be for a wider audience that would read and get his message. There are quite a few comparisons and contrasting views in Lincolns The Gettysburg Address and Lee’s Letter to His Son like Lincoln was for the war and Lee was not, they both want the country to be peaceful, and Lincoln said that war was equal on both sides and Lee said the north was being mean to the south.
President Lincoln has had numerous achievements, such as ending slavery, modernizing the economy, and preserving the Union. Lincoln is famously known for ending slavery. He issued the Emancipation of Proclamation. The presidential proclamation was issued during the American Civil War. Lincoln stated in his speech, "I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of states, and henceforward shall be free."
Abraham Lincoln and Slavery Many Americans believe that Abraham Lincoln was the “Great Emancipator,” the sole individual who ended slavery, and the man who epitomizes freedom. In his brief presidential term, Lincoln dealt with an unstable nation, with the South seceding from the country and in brink of leaving permanently.
During the 20th century many different presidents went in and out of the doors of the White House serving the country the best they could. However, two of these men hold a place in American history as perhaps the greatest leaders that had ever served our country. Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are two extraordinary men that symbolize the hope and aspirations of the American people during such a tumultuous time in United States history. Both of these men held leadership qualities like no other, had strong views for America, and held exceptional ideas on foreign policy.
No doubt, famous historical figure Abraham Lincoln was a key figure for the United States during its Civil War. Whenever he’s spoken of in the educational system, he’s known as the man who freed the slaves. During Lincoln’s presidency, he implemented an order that would forever affect the slaves and the outcome of the Civil War. On September 22, 1862, he released the preliminary announcement for the Emancipation Proclamation. It eventually went into full effect on January 1st, 1863, during the second year of the Civil War. As President Lincoln signed the proclamation on New Year 's day in his office, he quoted, “I never felt more certain, that I was doing right, than signing this paper.”
Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many Americans as the greatest president to ever hold office in the history of the United States, and his reputation is definitely well deserved. Lincoln wasn't scared to stand up and fight for what he knew was right. He was convinced that within the branches of government, the presidency alone was empowered not only to uphold the Constitution, but also to protect, and defend it. Lincoln was able to lead our country and preserve the Union, keeping the United States from splintering during the devastating times of the Civil War. As President, he built the Republican Party into a strong national organization, and he rallied most of the northern Democrats to the Union cause. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that changed the war into a battle for freedom and declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy. That November, Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address, which stated how a country must be dedicated to human freedom in order to survive. He dedicated the battlefield to the soldiers who had perished, and called on the living to finish the task the dead soldiers had begun. (Donald, 1995) Lincoln believed that democracy could be a lasting form of government. He showed a nobility of character that had worldwide appeal, and he was a man of great integrity. However, Lincoln was not only the 16th president of the United States, he was an American hero. Lincoln was a well-rounded individual and he had numerous outstanding qualities. However, it is important to remember that Lincoln also led a private life, complete with close friends and family.