...President Roosevelt was not justified for executive order 9066, which was the internment of Japanese Americans because he made this decisions on false and highly exaggerated statement. this cause the Japanese American to go through a great deal of horrible things. President Roosevelt made the decision of executive order 9066 based on statements like Robert commission which he gave January 23 1942. he said that there were Japanese spies in Oahu before Pearl Harbor. these statement were never proven correct.so president Roosevelt made this life changing decision on incorrect information. President Roosevelt did make this decision trying to protect his country but he probably should have looked into it a bit more before he went through...
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...Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are two extraordinary men that symbolize the hope and ambition of American people during such a tumultuous time in United States history. Both of these men held leadership qualities, had strong views for America, and held exceptional ideas on a foreign policy. Theodore Roosevelt went into head of office on September 19, 1901 when President William McKinley was assassinated. He was the youngest man to become president. His motto was "speak softly but carry a big stick." He came into power with remarkable ideas including the square deal. He would take the power away from industrialists while he controlled big business in the White House. He would soon become known as a Trust-buster. Roosevelt used American power for American interests and was quoted, "I am an American first and last." Although some historians argue that Roosevelt acted like a six-year-old throughout his presidency and that he didn't think things through, we can admire his magnificent leadership qualities. He was a very audacious man who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard. The average citizen was aware of what a "positive, warm, tough, imposing and funny" president that they had leading them. His leadership qualities stemmed from his time as a New York state Assembly man, a deputy sheriff, a president of the Little Missouri Stockman's Association, United States Civil Service Commissioner, Police...
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...President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal was an intensely politically active time, and in addition, American society was tremendously impacted by New Deal legislation. It can be justified to call the New Deal a revolutionary break with the past, rather than to say the New Deal was primarily conservative, pursuing to make only those new additions to legislation in order to prevent revolutionary changes. The New Deal increased the power of the Federal Government and brought about change to the citizens of the United States. Furthermore, the main goals of the relief programs created during the New Deal were to increase employment, and to stabilize the economy. Nevertheless, there were other important factors concerning relief policies such as voting, and the influence it had on retail sales. Although President Roosevelt thought that the New Deal would benefit Americans by increasing employment nationwide, the fact is the plan actually slowed the United States’ recovery from the Great Depression. On July 24, 1933, President Roosevelt stated to the public on the radio: To the men and women whose lives have been darkened by the fact of the fear of unemployment, I am justified in saying a word of encouragement because the codes and the agreements already approved, or about to be passed upon, prove that the plan does raise wages, and that it does put people back to work.1 President Roosevelt wanted to use government power in order to return the people and their economy to...
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...President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal was an intensely politically active time, and in addition, American society was tremendously impacted by New Deal legislation. It can be justified to call the New Deal a revolutionary break with the past, rather than to say the New Deal was primarily conservative, pursuing to make only those new additions to legislation in order to prevent revolutionary changes. The New Deal increased the power of the Federal Government and brought about change to the citizens of the United States. Furthermore, the main goals of the relief programs created during the New Deal were to increase employment, and to stabilize the economy. Nevertheless, there were other important factors concerning relief policies such as voting, and the influence it had on retail sales. Although President Roosevelt thought that the New Deal would benefit Americans by increasing employment nationwide, the fact is the plan actually slowed the United States’ recovery from the Great Depression. On July 24, 1933, President Roosevelt stated to the public on the radio: To the men and women whose lives have been darkened by the fact of the fear of unemployment, I am justified in saying a word of encouragement because the codes and the agreements already approved, or about to be passed upon, prove that the plan does raise wages, and that it does put people back to work.1 President Roosevelt wanted to use government power in order to return the people and their...
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...After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt immediately issued an investigation and the report led to the commissioning of the Executive Order 9066. President Roosevelt's ordering of the Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of Japanese American citizens, was not justified because there was little to no evidence that showed signs of threat. It was based on misinformation and did more damage than good. Many Japanese Americans would lose their homes, businesses, families, and most importantly, their rights and freedom. It was written in the investigative report President Roosevelt issued that there were Japanese spies in Hawaii before the attack. According to Roberts Commission, before “December 7, 1941, Japanese spies on the island of Oahu... collected and, through various channels transmitted, information to the Japanese Empire" (www.digitalhistory.uh.edu). Many people became...
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...America has justified its rise as a world power from the Spanish-American War through WWII by showing their determination to be economically strong as a country and set a standard for other countries. America has justified their imperialist practices by portraying a democracy ran country that focuses on peace, power, and being an example of peace for the rest of the world. And also by showing its strengths politically with Pearl Harbor, militarily with the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and economically with the Executive Order 9066. Spanish American War relates to this would be when President Mckinley wanted to step in to help Cuba against Spain (The White Man’s Burden). America was powerful enough to gain control of those countries. They...
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...Hiroshima and Nagasaki: History's Great Miscalculation On August 6, 1945, a new step in technological warfare was taken when the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The impact of the bomb alone killed at least 66,000 people.1 This was an event that would not soon be forgotten in history. The Americans, who knew the devastating effects of their new weapon, still chose to use it rather than an alternative means to peace. Many people still argue whether or not it was necessary when Japanese surrender was considered to be a matter of time. Historians also dispute whether the campaign was a morally justified objective. This phrase alone brings up many interesting questions. Can killing thousands of innocent people ever be considered "justified"? Considering these circumstances, the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not militarily or morally justified. In 1939 Franklin Roosevelt, the President of the United States received a verysignificant letter from the famous physicist, Albert Einstein.2 Contained in this letter were details concerning the importance of nuclear research with regards to gaining the upper hand in the war. Roosevelt agreed and approved $6,000 in initial funding. Many scientists began realizing the importance of nuclear fission and in 1940 The National Defense Research Committee was formed. This group's purpose was to oversee research and provide more funding. Many of the world's best physicists set up research all across...
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...rate all the Presidents through Jimmy Carter in five categories: leadership qualities, accomplishments/crisis management, political skills, appointments, and character/integrity. At the top of the list stood Abraham Lincoln. He was followed by Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Woodrow Wilson, and Harry Truman. None of these other Presidents exceeded Lincoln in any category according to the rate scale. Roosevelt fell into second place because he did not measure up to Lincoln in character. Washington, close behind, ranked third because of his lesser political skills. It is the general opinion of pollsters, moreover, that the average American would probably put Lincoln at the top as well. In other words, the judgment of historians and the public tells us that Abraham Lincoln was the nation's greatest President by every measure applied. Interestingly, had the average Union citizen been asked the same question in the spring of 1863, there can be no doubt but that Lincoln would have fared poorly. Not much more could have been said for him even a year later, when Lincoln thought that he would lose his bid for reelection. It would take Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse and his own death a week later to propel Lincoln into the pantheon of presidential greatness. And Lincoln's canonization began almost immediately. Within days of his death, his life was being compared to Jesus Christ. Lincoln was portrayed to...
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...Tribune to rate all the Presidents through Jimmy Carter in five categories: leadership qualities, accomplishments/crisis management, political skills, appointments, and character/integrity. At the top of the list stood Abraham Lincoln. He was followed by Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Woodrow Wilson, and Harry Truman. None of these other Presidents exceeded Lincoln in any category according to the rate scale. Roosevelt fell into second place because he did not measure up to Lincoln in character. Washington, close behind, ranked third because of his lesser political skills. It is the general opinion of pollsters, moreover, that the average American would probably put Lincoln at the top as well. In other words, the judgment of historians and the public tells us that Abraham Lincoln was the nation's greatest President by every measure applied. Interestingly, had the average Union citizen been asked the same question in the spring of 1863, there can be no doubt but that Lincoln would have fared poorly. Not much more could have been said for him even a year later, when Lincoln thought that he would lose his bid for reelection. It would take Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse and his own death a week later to propel Lincoln into the pantheon of presidential greatness. And Lincoln's canonization began almost immediately. Within days of his death, his life was being compared to Jesus Christ. Lincoln was portrayed to a worshipping...
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...The Power of the Supreme Court Cannot be Justified in a Democracy (45) The US Supreme Court has a number of powers. These include the power to declare acts of Congress, the executive or state legislatures unconstitutional through the power of judicial review. The supreme court justices are also given the power to interpret the constitution when making decisions, again, through their power of judicial review. It is arguable that it is essential for the supreme court to have such powers in order to allow the American democracy to flourish. However, there is much evidence to suggest that the supreme court holds too much power for an unelected body, thus hindering democracy. The ambiguity of the constitution means that there is much room for interpretation. Since interpreting the constitution is the role of the supreme court, the supreme court is often seen as a quasi legislative body. This is because through its interpretations, particularly those made by loose contructionists, the supreme court acts as an additional legislature. It's decisions can have the same effect as passing legislation. For example, the Grutter vs Bollinger decision (2008) involved the courts laying down a time frame for which affirmative action can be deemed necessary. This effectively acted as a piece of legislation even though it did not pass through Congress. This can be seen as being problematic and potentially damaging for a Democracy. Justices are unelected, they therefore lack legitimacy and should...
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...Eleanor Roosevelt might have been shy and might have been pushed at some point by the circumstances to break out of her shell and start taking certain actions, however most of the achievements in bringing about social changes came from the passion and kindness she has had within her, which is what makes her role highly significant and crucial to know. She fought really hard for the changes she thought were crucial to have a balanced and equal society. Called ‘First Lady of The World’ by president Truman and having the term used by many after, it has likely been justified throughout the essay by providing all the reasons and analysis, such as her role in the Bonus Army and Marion Anderson’s stage life, in order to answer the question on the...
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... A. Philip Randolph A.Philip Randolph and the significance with American in the home front is that he was an African-American labor leader, helped achieve equal rights in 1941. He declared that African American citizens would no longer be accepted as second-class citizens and demanded equality in the workforce during the 1940s. He even threatens President Roosevelt that, if the president doesn’t do anything about segregation he will hold a large peace protest. Executive order 8802 Executive order 8802 and the significance with American in the home front is that it was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941 to end racial discrimination in the national defense industry. It was the first federal law to promote equal opportunity and prohibit employment discrimination in the United States. This was intended to help African Americans and other minorities obtain jobs in the home front industry during World War II. Bracero Program Bracero Program and the significance with American in the home front is that it was a campaign that brought laborers to from Mexico to work on the West Coast to work on American farms, so they can harvest food to help Americans and the war effort. Internment Internment and the significance with American in the home front is that it was a temporally confinement of people, commonly in large groups without trial. This was a safety net for the Americans from saboteurs, espionage act or spies, so Japanese-Americans and German American...
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...Throughout the American history, the U.S. government tends to infringe one's freedom during a hypersensitive period, where a specific group of individuals is deemed as detrimental to the society. The admission of U.S. in WWII subsequently sparks the internment for Japanese residents in U.S., associated with the ferocious Pearl Harbor incident on December 7, 1941, where Japan deliberately and clandestinely assailed the U.S. military base, Pearl Harbor, causing the lives of more than 2,500 people, 1,000 more injured and damaged, devastate 18 American ships and approximately 300 airplanes. Immediately, with a rush of shame and animosity, President Franklin Roosevelt convinced the congress to declare war on Japan. Consequently, the U.S. government...
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...control lead to their intentions of assimilating foreigners into the “best” culture because of the influence of the Progressive Movement that was taking place. Based off the idea of Social Darwinism and Anglo Saxon, this lead people to believing that the U.S. should civilize these “savages” through spreading Christianity and democracy. They assumed that they were the best race and that everyone else was uncivilized. Document C mentions that “the highest civilization will spread itself over the earth” and “this competition of races will be the survival...
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... 2014 President Frankin D Roosevelt is most commonly remembered for signing into law the Social Security Act which was ratified August 14, 1935. He was also burdened with the very difficult task of trying to stabilize a economy and bring the nation out of what would later be known as the longest depression in United States history lasting from 1929 until 1941, much of his Presidency. One controversial decision FDR made was to remove the US from the Gold Standard which he did in June of 1933.1 The Gold Standard is a monetary system in which currency is backed by gold. The decision to remove the United States from the Gold Standard came as a result of the tremendous economic hardship of the Great Depression, which Americans had already been enduring the symptoms of for several years before FDR took office in 1932.2 The Gold Standard was not plausible according to many economic experts because with the Depression came staggering unemployment numbers as high as forty percent in some parts. Nearly 13 million people were out of work when Roosevelt took office.3 Whitehouse.gov Many people lived in extremely crowded living arrangements especially people of color. In 1913 the Federal Reserve was created, it was suppose to alleviate the fears of American account holders and prevent run on from banks in two ways: It could provide a vehicle for banks to borrow cash during times of stringency; therefore, satisfying their customer’s needs. The other avenue the Fed had was to create...
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