Essays on American Leaders

Introduction

History has demonstrated a lot of examples, when certain discriminatory measures had the legal binding force and had to be applied. It has also been demonstrated that administrative tools could totally limit the scope of one’s realization of the rights and freedoms which have general character. Among the main political rights, the right to vote/elect those ones whom you believe plays fundamental role, since it could define the course of development of the whole nation, resolve social issues, and defend certain categories of people.

Thesis

Historical examples demonstrate the importance of such citizens’ right, as it was often a ...

Introduction

When World War II ended, the US adopted an aggressive foreign policy in order to relate with other nations globally. The country was considered a super power and, therefore, it began to assert its influence on the world map, adopting a vibrant international policy that it considered important to protect and achieve its national interests. During the entire period of the cold war, the US, previously considered an inactive economic, military and political giant, moved away from its cherished isolationist policy that had historical attachment to its founding fathers in favor of an active intervention policy on world issues ( ...

Abstract

The Irish leadership perspective has a crucial role in its national life due to the impact Irish political leaders have in the economic life of the country. Understanding this national leadership characteristics significantly contributes to the national awareness of its strengths and weaknesses. Based on Hofstede’s leadership categorization model, the commonly held leadership characteristics can be described as small power distance, weakly uncertainty avoidant, collectivist, masculine, and long-term oriented. American leaders who want to engage Irish leaders and population will have to make adjustments in at least three dimensions of differences, namely, individualism vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and ...

The period between the 1890 and 1915 is frequently referred to as the Progressive Era. During this period, it was very hard for the African Americans to progress. Inequality that was mostly in the form of racism was one of the main challenges that affected many African Americans. The white people saw the African Americans as inferior people and therefore did not want to be associated with them. Racism was supported by many white leaders like Jim Crow, who had earlier introduced segregation laws. To bring equality during this period, many courageous leaders like Marcus Garvey, Washington, W.E.B. Du ...

The Progressive Era was meant to improve the economic, social and political issues affecting America. However, one of the most critical areas that needed reform was the plight of the African Americans, which was overlooked by most of the white progressives. The issue of racism affected many aspects of the American’s society. For example, the blacks were denied the opportunity to participate in the voting process. The progressive movement did little in terms of improving the lives of African Americans. The white progressives supported segregation as they believed that African Americans were inferior and in some instances they ...