It was a way for white supremacist to continue oppressing the African American population, but eventually began effecting poor white individuals as well. ... In James Agee's novel Cotton Tenants we receive an actual account of the struggles several families faced during these hard times and how it affected the people of the community. Individuals had nowhere else to go after slavery was abolished, and the social latter was comprised of white elected officials. ... By the end of FDR's presidency the new deal ended up as a failure in the eyes of the people. ... FDR's plan als...

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I attended a meeting with some members of the NAACP ( National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in Portland. ... The organization was founded in 1909 as the NNC in an effort to renew the struggle for political and civil liberty among Blacks in a White America. ... This group has lead the way for many African Americans to have the same God given rights as White Americans in their own communities. ...

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Expanded voting rights allowed not only rich white land owners the right to vote but the lower-class person the ability to vote as well, so Jackson really pumped up the interest factor in politics by opposing both the national bank and tariffs which a good number of voters disliked. The spoils system Jackson put into effect allowed him to make his friends part of his presidential cabinet and fire any of the previous employees of the White House. Jackson also just allowed his federal employees to serve a maximum of four-year terms in order to make room for other "common people." ...

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"The president really does need to step up and help the American people understand why these missions are vital to the national security interests of our country," Boehner said (Rowley). ... It also requests an explanation for why the White House did not come to Congress for permission for the air offensive in Libya, a step that the White House was required to take. ...

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The country had become extremely "soft" in the eyes of people such as Theodore Roosevelt. ... As immigrants increasingly migrated to the United States, Americans began to realize that foreigners were procreating at exponential rates of white Protestants. ... " Roosevelt referred to this phenomenon as "race suicide," which basically implied that this idea of only utilizing intercourse to reproduce, rather than for simple pleasure, was limiting opportunity to increase the white protestant population, while the immigrant population was doing the opposite. In essence, the...

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Though a century apart, these actions resulted in segregation of two races of people and were inhumane. ... Foremost, due to much disagreement between the Cherokee Indians and the state of Georgia, President Andrew Jackson signed a policy past by Congress in order to remove the Indians from white settlements. ... For instance, both actions are an example of segregation towards a race of people in America. ... For instance, the white settlers gained the Indians fertile land excellent for cotton, and in California, the fruit and vegetable market lost their largest competitors. ... As Ameri...

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People of all races were divided upon the issue, as they still are today. ... Allan Blake, a white medical school applicant, claimed that he had been discriminated against by the University of California's admissions program. ... Bakke charged that he had been rejected only because he was white. People of all throughout the country protested Bakke's claim of reverse discrimination. ... When elected President, Bill Clinton gave the American people what they wanted, a white house staff that "looked like America." ...

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The author exhibits public opinion patterns that show a very small percentage of people were opposed to the war in 1965 as the war began, ranging from a low twelve percent to a still insignificant seventeen percent. ... In one of Small's examples, the White House was forced to take notice when a New York Times advertisement was posted by a team of academics and professionals in June of 1966. In this case President Johnson feared reaction by the public, reasoning that "if it appeared that the "smart" people were opposing intervention, then others might conclude that dissent was not unpat...

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Today the similar need for dramatic reforms has occurred to secure American people at home. ... I urge the Congress to join me in creating a single, permanent department with an overriding and urgent mission -- securing the homeland of America and protecting the American people (Bush). ... The Department of Homeland Security would mobilize and focus the resource of the Federal Government, State and local governments, the private sector, and the American people to accomplish its mission (Bush). ... The debate in congress on the issue of homeland security has made lots of people wary, I am ...

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Woodrow Wilson (1914) When Woodrow Wilson arrived to the White House on March 4, 1913, the anti-immigrant sentiment was already established in society and politics in the United States. ... When Woodrow Wilson arrived at the White House he knew that he would face an adverse situation, he would face the problem of immigration and the Congress pressure. ... Looking at the political career of President Wilson, we can see how in his book ''A History of the American People'' reflects his opinion. ... This change of attitude was not easy, since it had to deal with those who stil...

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A president is elected by the people, and therefore represents them. If a president starts making all his decisions without peoples approval, the government might as well be a dictatorship. Lincoln demonstrates a perfect role of presidency, listening to the people's opinions about slavery before making decisions. ... On July 10th 1858, in front of an audience of abolitionists, he claimed, "Let us discard all these things, and unite as one people throughout this land, until we shall once more stand up declaring all men are created equal"(149), But on September 18th 1858, in front of a cr...

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These goals included: freeing themselves from monarchical rule and establishing a republic based on a union of thirteen states to promote liberty and equality among white men. ... These values included developing a "republic premised on the sovereignty of the collective people, rather than on a monarch and his parliament, meant to protect and promote the liberty, property, and social mobility of white men." ... Jefferson and Hamilton's ability to accomplish tasks including strengthening the nation while allowing white Americans to retain their liberty represents the Constitution's su...

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The Jacksonian democrats depicted themselves as saviors of the common people. ... However, they were exceptionally wealthy, therefore they supported equality between white men only, and enacted catastrophic economic policies, and neglected the capability of the federal government. ... Jacksonian Democracy believed that the people should manage government affairs. ...

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According to the literature, there are three main explanations as to why people turn out to vote and engage in campaigns in other manners: "characteristics of the individuals themselves such as socioeconomic status that affect political interest and knowledge, the mobilization efforts of campaigns, and the stakes people feel in the election outcome. " (Abramowitz and Stone, page 147) At the time, the 2004 election saw that a historically unprecedented number of ballots had been cast. One hundred and twenty two million people turned up to vote - a threshold that had never before been crossed ...

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A couple of years ago there was a great tension in the white house when Bill Clinton believed to have, then later confessed to have an affair with an intern Monica Lewinsky. ... Bill Clinton's speech was primarily an "apology" to the people for his engagement in an improper relationship which he did not apologize directly in the speech. ... The speech clearly states parallel structure to emphasize his concern for American citizens "This has gone on too long, cost too much, and hurt too many people", for the pain and suffering that he has caused the nation and people surrounding him. ... I...

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Still more controversial was the Treaty of Paris of 1898 through which the United States bought the Philippines and took control of a people that did not want to be ruled by them. ... Thus, white conquest of the region involved no conflict with other countries, such as European nations, that colonization of other parts of the world was sure to entail. ... This would, in turn, lead to the question of granting such people United States citizenship, which many Americans were reluctant to do, out of xenophobia and racism (Doc H). ... Another justification for imperialism was a pervasive fe...

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"The American people aren't stupid. ... If the efforts of the White House pay off, even more rigs will begin functioning in the Arctic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. ... "Four dollars per gallon has typically been the tipping point when people go from complacency to exasperation," said Geoff Garin, a Democratic pollster. ...

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They were angry at America, and said US forces had shot at people in the town. ... That's not something a very proud, fierce, nationalist people will accept very easily." ... Among these groups of people there are people who resent the US, which will fight back with groups of militias. ... The Iraqi people need a collective gathering of citizens who at least appear to be a reasonable cross section of the Iraqi people and let them start the process. ... There are also the Iraqi people, the liberated ones, who may not consider themselves liberated. ...

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This made it easier to move massive amounts of supplies and even people across North America on an unparalleled scale. ... A "white flight" was now very possible and decreased the level of stress among nervous homeowners. ... Eisenhower was just that for the American people during his administration. Eisenhower kept his people safe throughout his time in office and took the necessary steps to usher the Unites States into the modern age. ... What he did for the psyche of his people, managing the time of crisis so expertly is perhaps his least publicized, but most protuberant legacy. ...

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The White House can also act as a type of lobbyist as seen when Leon Kodak and Lewis Rothschild call up Congressmen to rally support behind the crime bill and the environmental bill. ... Congressmen are the only people who can ultimately decide what will be made into law. ... Congressmen also serve a large role in convincing other Congressmen to vote a certain way, such as according to their party interests, for the good of the people they represent, or because they will receive a favor in return. ... As a result, the American government is based on a system of negotiation and networking th...

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And with the demands that his governmental position brings are the challenges he has faced and the challenges he has administered to the American people. ... During policy debates in 2009, the White House denied that the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate was a "tax"." ... The people opposing any issue come from different political backgrounds and beliefs, it is merely a matter of what they believe to be the best outcome and the strongest supporter of the constitution. ...

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His strongest belief, like Woodrow Wilson, was that the president was a reflection of the people, and it was his responsibility to protect the people and address the general concerns of the country. ... He believed that it was the duty of white Americans to help the less-capable other races, including Asians and Native Americans. ...

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A quote has been presented, which claims that " this unelected group of nine, usually white and usually male, individuals has overextended its powers to the point where it acts like another legislature, complete with elicit displays of partisanship." ... While they are not directly elected, they are representative of the people of the United States. ... The true reality is that they are appointed by the person holding the highest position in the world, who the people of the country elected. Then, after appointment by the President, the person must be approved by the Senate, whose members...

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Every president from George Washington to Barrack Obama has had to deal with their fair share of making tough policies that were heavily criticized by the people, media, and opposing parties or factions but were for the greater good for the grand welfare of the country. ... This new policy is set to take effect in about six months after Obama signed two memorandums the first one initiates the visa process, and the other creates a White House Task Force for new Americans (VOA). ... Representative Black's state is suffering from immense unemployment more than 200,000 Tennesseans remain o...

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Thousands of people have lost their jobs especially in the manufacturing sector. ... As a President, Governor Dean would create a White House Office of Economic Growth that would work with governors and mayors to create vital regional growth strategies, and break through bureaucratic logjams to deliver results. ... In Deans' opinion, not only are we less secure at home and abroad, we have "squandered- our role as the inspiration and "guiding light- for other peoples. ... Furthermore, Dean challenges Democrats and Republicans to come together to build strong and effective international or...

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