...Condoleezza Rice was the 66th and first black female Secretary of State appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005. Her accomplishments created a national spotlight. She became a faculty member at Stanford University while in her twenties and continued to excel through academics as well as on a national scale. Dr. Rice reached her success by her own accord. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights era with a strong family influence. Both of her parents were teachers and emphasized the importance of education. She is an accomplished pianist and speaks several languages to include French and Russian. Prior to the appointment to Secretary of State, Dr. Rice became the Nation Security Advisor during President George W. Bush first term in the presidency (Rice 2008). Dr. Rice studied political science at Stanford University and served as Provost. Dr. Rice’s expertise is concentrated on areas of Soviet Union and European countries. During the 1980’s Dr. Rice closely worked with Security of State George P. Shultz under President Ronald Regan. She was part of a forum, which held frequent meetings on foreign affairs. Dr. Rice served as a Soviet expert on the United States National Security Council, (Rice 2011). Serving on the council came during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dr. Rice served as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. She helped develop Secretary of State James Baker’s policies in favor...
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...Hillary Clinton changed America a way that no other woman has before. She has made several decisions for the United States government. Hillary has made a huge impact on history from being First Lady, to being in the United States Senate, also as the secretary of state, and running for President. Hillary Rodham Clinton was born at Edgewater Hospital on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Hugh Ellsworth Rodham and Dorothy Emma Howell. Hillary is the oldest of three, including Tony and Hugh Rodham (Bernstein, 25). Hillary grew up in a United-Methodist home, and went to a Catholic elementary school (ibid, 37). Once Hillary graduated high school, she continued her education at Wellesly College and majored in political science (ibid, 39)....
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...Bill Clinton Research Paper President William “Bill” Clinton, the 41st president of the United States of America, proved to be a great president, facing some obstacles in his childhood, early political career, great success in his domestic policies but mediocre in his foreign. President Bill Clinton left behind a positive legacy which reinforced his great status. He was a great president which shows in his actions and all his other reforms and attempts to try and become the best there was. Nathaniel Neef, Family Life. President Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, three months after his father died in a traffic accident. Needing to find a way to support herself and her new child, Bill Clinton's mother, Virginia Cassidy Blythe, moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, to study nursing. Bill Clinton stayed with his mother's parents in Hope. There he was surrounded by many relatives who gave him love and support and who played a significant role in his upbringing. His mother returned from New Orleans with a nursing degree in 1950. When he was four years old, his mother wed Roger Clinton, an automobile salesman of Hot Springs, Arkansas. In 1956 Bill’s half-brother, Roger Clinton Jr., was born. In high school, he took the family name, and became the president as we know and loved then William “Bill” j. Clinton. After Clinton graduated from high school he went on to college at Georgetown University. After he had graduated from Georgetown University...
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...leadership. To fix a wound you have to identify its past conditions, and then examine the event that occurred. Following that you create options to choose from to try and decide/fore see which will have a better solution. To first explain economy in American history we know that the economy was continuously up and down in the United States. In the growing years of 1990’s much effort was made to put the economy in the most efficient state possible (staying away from a recession and inflation). In the years of 1993, “President Clinton and Vice President Gore launched their economic strategy: 1) Establishing fiscal discipline, eliminating the budget deficit, keeping interest rates low, and spurring private-sector investment; 2) Investing in people through education, training, science, and research; and 3) Opening foreign markets so American workers can compete abroad. After eight years, the results of President Clinton’s economic leadership are clear” (The Clinton Presidency). These actions made a boom in our economy where over 22.5 million jobs were created, where inflation was 2.5 percent and unemployment was at its lowest in more than 30 years at 4% (when in a stabilized economy, Inflation can be expected to be at 7% while unemployment is in between 4-5 percent). With the leadership of...
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...MINISTERUL EDUCATIEI CERCETARII TINERETULUI SI SPORTULUI CERTIFIED ENGLISH Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton ORADEA, 2012 Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................4 CHAPTER I: EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION..................................................5 I.1 EARLY LIFE.....................................................................................................................5 I.2 COLLEGE..........................................................................................................................5 I.3 LAW SCHOOL..................................................................................................................8 CHAPTER II: FAMILY, LIFE AND FIRST LADY OF ARKANSAS............................9 II.1 FROM THE EAST COAST TO ARKANSAS..................................................................9 II.2 EARLY ARKANSAS YEARS........................................................................................10 II.3 LATER ARKANSES YEARS.........................................................................................11 CHAPTER III: FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES............................................13 III.1 ROLE AS A FIRST LADY............................................................................................13 III.2 HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POLICY INITIATIVES.........
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...by people of power. Unethical behavior committed by people in positions of power continues to make the headlines all across the world. However there are two powerful individuals that continue to make headlines across America for their past unethical behaviors William (Bill) and Hillary Clinton. America’s 42nd President William Jefferson Clinton made a promise to the American people that his administration would be the “most ethical administration in the history of the country” (Hearne, 1996). Although he meant well when he made this statement, some immoral actions do not support this statement. The unethical behaviors demonstrated by Mr. Clinton range from the White water scandal (while Governor of Arkansas), to being the second president to be impeached by the House of Representatives due to personal malfeasance. Although Mr. Clinton continued his presidency he still admitted to having relations with a White House intern (www.historyplace.com, 2000). One all too familiar unethical act committed by Mr. Clinton was the extra-marital affair that he had with Monica Lewinsky. Mr. Clinton has a mile long track record of demonstrating unethical behavior, but the question is why Hillary and Bill are still Husband and wife? Well it is too obvious money can encourage almost anyone to do and commit to the unthinkable to include standing by your...
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...Hip-hop began in the 1970s in the south Bronx of New York and served a cathartic purpose for the black community. People could explore issues such as the eradication of racism and equality, but since Hip-hop was created, the cathartic use has been abused through the increased use of misogynistic lyrics and music videos. Artists like Ludacris, 50 Cent and Eminem portray women nothing more than “ho’s”, “bitches” and “freaks”. Nothing more than sex objects; and yet, their biggest fan base is adolescents, this is dreadful as neuroscientists have discovered that the teenage brain still undergoes the same radical development as seen in childhood . Teenagers are easily influenced through their formative years ; as they are consuming music videos and lyrics of a sexual nature, the adolescent will not only become desensitized to the misogynistic views; but may also become a misogynist themselves. The teenagers who are passive viewers and are directly affected by what they view, are those who the supporters of the Hypodermic Needle Theory worry about. The Hypodermic Needle Theory (also known as the magic bullet theory) suggests that viewers are passive and are subliminally accepting a message without considering its faults; this is because as a source (for example, radio) can be the only possible source you could view news from, and you then rely and accept its message. An example of the hypodermic needle theory is “The War of the Worlds” radio panic. In October 1938, there was breaking...
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...experience is the best teacher. But when you are young and a leader you don’t have that experience under your belt yet so what you need is for people to trust that you know what you are doing. And you need the courage and confidence to know who you are. I agree with the fact that young public leaders are usually less effective because they have so little experience but I also know that there needs to be a few bruises in order to perfect your skill. For example, in the world today we have a lot of public figures who may not qualified for their position but they are young and they have the energy to maintain. The first example would be Chelsea Clinton who is the daughter of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. She is a special correspondent for NBC News and works with the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative. Can you imagine the responsibility she has as a young woman and when people look at her I can almost imagine they would they of her parents. She has to live up to what her parents were in history and people expect a great deal from her. The second example would be Jared Schutz Polis who is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician. Polis is the member of the United States House of Representatives for Colorado's 2nd...
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...National Medical Association President, Dr. Edith P. Mitchell, Former U.S. Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., to give spring commencement addresses at TSU NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – The President of the National Medical Association, Dr. Edith P. Mitchell, and Former U.S. Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., will be the keynote speakers at Tennessee State University’s spring commencement ceremonies. Mitchell, a retired Air Force brigadier general, will speak at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 6, at the graduate commencement in the Gentry Complex. Ford will address the undergraduate class at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, in Hale Stadium. More than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees in various disciplines. "I congratulate all of our graduates and wish them the very best as they enter a new and exciting chapter of their lives," said TSU President Glenda Glover. "Commencement is an exciting time for the university because it highlights the academic achievement of our students and the commitment of faculty and staff in their educational and social development. TSU students are prepared to work and serve in the global marketplace." Mitchell, a 1969 TSU graduate with a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Medical Oncology, and Program Leader in Gastrointestinal Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, the National Medical...
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...vote for the candidate that I most agreed with. I watched debates and listened to several of the speeches that all three candidates took part in and I found that I most agreed with the views and opinions of Bill Clinton. I also have always been one for supporting government as a whole and the need for regulations in business. As I read through the description of the things that a liberal is most likely to believe I agreed with every one of them. I am a strong advocate for gun control and I feel strongly that too many deaths are the direct result of weak laws that failed to keep guns off the streets and out of the hands of criminals. I just recently lost my 17 year-old niece to a gunshot to the head. The young man that put that gun to her head would never have been able to do that had he not had such easy access to one in the first place. I feel that too often anymore people let their anger get the best of them and shooting someone strikes them as the best way to solve their issues with them. “Founded more than 200 years ago, the Democratic Party was born in response to the idea that government should represent the people and that wealth and status should not be an entitlement to rule.”(democrats.org) I believe that Liberals are always going to show signs of success in politics. The Democratic Party is made up of Liberals and is just as strong as the Republic Party politically. I in fact believe that it is...
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...all hunters from using lead Ammo. Actions of the NRA • NRA initiated a lawsuit vs. the City of New Orleans. NRA stated that N.O. violated the Second Amendment by illegally confiscating lawfully owed firearms during Hurricane Katrina. NRA won the Lawsuit • NRA proposed the Worker Protection Bill- This allows all law-abiding employees, invitees and customers to keep firearms locked in their vehicles while parked in public accessible parking lots. Except where State or Federal Law already prohibits such. Gov. Jindal signed the Bill into Law in 2008 Politics • In 2006, NRA was involved in 276 campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate, winning in 236 of those races (85%). • NRA endorsed thousands of candidates running in state legislative races and achieved an 81% success rate in those elections. • The Institute receives some funding from NRA member dues, but its main source of revenue is derived from member contributions designated for legislative activity. • NRA supports the Republican Party Article headlines that support this theory Change . . . For The Worse For eight long years, Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Janet Reno mocked and attacked gun owners’ rights. Now,...
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...legislation the President must act within 10 days of receiving the bill from congress. He must send the bill back to the Senate/House (its origin) explaining why he has not signed it confirming it as legislation. He has to veto the entire bill, as he cannot veto parts of it and accept others. Since 1789, were George Washington was President, there have been 1497 vetoes in the US up until Obama’s first term. Obama himself has only used his veto twice on two irrelevant bills. However, Congress has the power to override the veto if there is a two-thirds majority in both houses. Although to override a veto is very difficult as the President only has to persuade 34 members in the Senate to support his veto. Out the total 1497 vetoes which have been made, only 110 of them have been overridden by Congress which gives the President a 93% success rate for his vetoes. It shows how difficult it is for the vetoes to be overridden. There is also the ‘Pocket Veto’ which is were near the end of the legislative session the President is able to leave the bill on his desk untouched and so there is no time for the bill to become legislation. Congress does not have the ability to override this. The ‘pocket veto’ can be a very significant power because at the end of the legislative session, there can be a large amount of bills which are given to the President and so he doesn’t need to sign any of them. George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have only used 2 between them and Obama did not use any in his...
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...surveillance and historical scrutiny without personal faults coming to light. Great individuals are no exception. However, it is misguided to focus on their personal faults rather than their achievements. To do so is to miss the importance of their work, without which our culture would be worse off. For example, Abraham Lincoln was arguably one of the greatest Presidents the United States has ever had. He managed to bring the country through a substantial revolution and to end slavery despite powerful economic and social forces working against him day and night. However, Lincoln was not a saint. He was moody and prone to depressive funks that disrupted his family life and slowly eroded his marriage. These personal faults did not reduce his success as a President. While we do not have to ignore questions about whether he was a depressive, we also should not consider them an important part of his political heritage. In contrast, many...
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...movement has become institutionalized, so too have the forms of interaction between it and government. One of the most important political milestones in that interaction occurred during the Clinton administration with respect to military service. During his first presidential campaign, Bill Clinton had advocated greater rights for the gay community and had received overwhelming support from those voters. One issue that his gay supporters wanted addressed was elimination of the prohibition against homosexuals serving in the military. Once elected, President Clinton encountered substantial resistance from the military to any change in the existing policy. military leaders defended their traditional stance of excluding homosexuals by arguing that permitting homosexuals to serve alongside heterosexual soldiers would be detrimental to morale. The solution that the Clinton administration developed was labeled "don't ask, don't tell", meaning that there would be no efforts on the part of the military to seek out gays within its ranks so long as those individuals did nothing that was indeed detrimental to the morale or good conduct of their unit. Again, compromises are rarely entirely satisfying on issues of this sort, and this was no exception. the gay community thought that president clinton had reneged on his commitments once elected and faced with...
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...people. But the path that led them from their grandmother’s farm, to being one of the most powerful people in the world, didn’t happen overnight. It took great determination and focus. Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29th, 1954 in rural Mississippi to her unwed parents Vernon and Vernita. She spent the first six years of her life living with her grandparents, where she learned to read and write at an early age. Oprah once stated that if it wasn’t for her grandmother’s “foundation for success” she probably wouldn’t be as successful as she is today. Despite this, Oprah still had a tough childhood. From age six to thirteen, Oprah lived with her mother in Milwaukee. Her mother often worked long hours damaging their relationship. In fact, Oprah’s early childhood was not typical for average American girls. She was raped, gave birth to a premature baby, and was sent to a juvenile detention facility. As a last resort, her mother sent her to live with her strict father, in Nashville. Oprah Winfrey’s success began with her broadcasting career, which she began at the age of 17, when she was hired to read news on the air. After high school, she received a four-year scholarship to Tennessee State University, where she majored in Speech Communication and Performing Arts. Although Oprah was offered many jobs where she would be able to showcase her talent in public speaking, her big break came on September 6th, 1985, where she was given her own show, appropriately named “The Oprah Winfrey Show”...
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