Overshadowed by the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon had a tumultuous childhood that included poverty and multiple deaths. ... When Richard Nixon was a child, he was not an aristocrat; his family was not in a position to belong in the upper class. ... Shaking the foundations of Richard's heart, Arthur's death gave Richard the burden of trying to make up for the loss of his dear brother to his parents by having them be more proud of him. ... Naturally, Richard took his oldest brother's death extremely hard. ... Originally one of five brothers, Richard had to endure two of his br...

• Word Count: 2862
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

During the election was when Lincoln learned that not everybody agreed with his opinions. ... This ordered the release of all slaves who were not in previously set aside slave states. ... After hearing this, Abraham Lincoln was seriously considering canceling his plans and not going. ... He was enjoying a play with people cheering him on, and did not worry too much about the war because it was nearly over. This happiness would not last much longer. ...

• Word Count: 2631
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School