First 10 Presidents - 1338 Words

1. George Washington (1789-1797) Neutrality Proclamation of 1763 stated that the U.S. would stay neutral †¨and would not aid neither France or Great Britain Stayed neutral during French Revolution- Washington refused to take neither France nor Britain’s side during the war The First Cabinet: 1. John Adams- Vice President 2. Thomas Jefferson- Secretary of State 3. Edmund Randolph- Attorney General 4. Alexander Hamilton- Secretary of Treasury 5.Henry Knox- Secretary of War Famous Farewell Address- warned America to steer clear of permanent †¨alliances with any portion of the foreign world†¦show more content†¦James Monroe (1817-1825) Monroe Doctrine- stated that the U.S would not get involved in European affairs, nor would it interfere with existing European colonies in the Western Hemisphere Missouri Compromise of 1820- Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The Missouri Compromise also contained a clause that forever prohibited slavery north of 36 30’ in all the territory acquired from France by the Louisiana Purchase Adams Onis Treaty- treaty signed that gave us Florida 6. John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) Corrupt bargain Jackson won popular but he didn’t have enough for the electoral vote so it went to the h.o.r . henry clay bribed the h.o.r to vote for John Q. Adams 7. Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Texas is growing 1836=50,000 Americans When Americans began to settle and were givenShow MoreRelatedTrace The Pathway Of A Bill Essay1394 Words   |  6 Pagesof congress is an outstanding virtue of our bicameral legislative system.† (Sullivan 1-2) Anyone can write a bill not just a member of congress. Any citizen, group or organization can â€Å"draw† up a bill. The right to petition is guaranteed by the first amendment. These bills are usually written in the form of a letter. It is estimated that more then 15,000 bills are introduced to The House of Representatives and the Senate each year. Each one is then assigned to a committee after it is given aRead MoreEssay about Biography of President Thomas Jefferson1502 Words   |  7 PagesThomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States is one of the more lauded, revered, criticized, and respected presidents of all time. In fact, he’s better to be seen as two people: a quiet and secluded philosopher, and an informal, public and loud president; it just so happens that these conflicting personalities found their home inside of Thomas Jefferson. This paper shall cover how come these personalities came into conflict so often, by examining his philosophies , the actions he tookRead MoreAn American Ideal Of Equality Is Not An America At All.1501 Words   |  7 PagesIdeal of equality, there would be no religious freedom in America. There would be one base religion in America if the American Ideal of Equality did not exist. The base religion in America would be the Puritan religious group. The Puritans were the first religious group in America and would remain the only religion if the American ideal of Equality never came into act. If the American Ideal of Equality did not exist in America, women would have zero rights. Women not having rights will change; theRead MoreThe Assassination That Changed the Nation1207 Words   |  5 Pages In January of 1961, John F. Kennedy, or usually known by his initials JFK, became the 35th President of the United States. He was sworn in at the young age of 43, becoming the youngest man elected to office and the first of the Roman Catholic faith. Kennedy, a distinguished man of confidence, was known f or his good looks, irresistible personality, and oratory skills. Kennedy is said to have â€Å"brought to public life not only the hard assets of leadership, but the rarest capacity to illuminate ideasRead MoreLife And Death Of John Fitzgerald Kennedy Essay1413 Words   |  6 PagesKennedy Hailee Barnwell Central High School Abstract John F. Kennedy lived a very hard, but famous life. In his life he batted many deaths and illnesses. He was in the navy, in congress, the Senate of the United States, and the 35th President. Even though most people think Mr. Kennedy lived a very easy and flowing life, they are all wrong. He struggled through life, but never let its show through to many people. While he struggled through all of his illnesses and witnessed so many dyingRead MoreDecision Making Based on Mission and Vision of an Organization932 Words   |  4 Pageswould guide the president in his decision about the case of an operating room nurse who may have HIV/AIDS. What could be the decision and how will the decision be communicated to the physicians, employees, to the board, and the public. The thought of a healthcare worker with a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis sounds risk laden for someone who is undereducated on virus transmission risks. As a leader in a healthcare facility, it is imperative the president of Community MedicalRead MoreEssay On Social Media1286 Words   |  6 PagesShrestha Sangam Shrestha GOVT 2305 Prof. 1 Sherry Sharifian 10/29/2017 Social Media and the USA Presidency Social media is defined as a form electronic communication through which people use to share information, messages, ideas, views, videos. Close Panel Suspected Entry: 70% match Uploaded - government hw2.docx Sherry Sharifian 10/29/2017 Social Media and the USA Presidency Social media is defined as a form electronic communication through which people use to share information, messages, ideasRead MoreThe Bombing Of September 11th 2001947 Words   |  4 Pagessecond airplane crash caused a huge explosion and prompted the evacuation of both towers.5 When the first airplane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Towers, it was thought to be a freak airplane accident. President George W. Bush, was at an elementary school in Florida preparing to read to a class of second graders, when he was informed about the first airplane crash.6 The President assumed like most of America, that it was an accident.7 However, when the second airplane crashed itRead MoreThe Legacy Of John Caldwell Calhoun1555 Words   |  7 Pagesas Secretary of War by President Monroe, in which during his term, he made substantial changes to the War Department. Calhoun served two terms as Vice President: in 1825 with John Quincy and in 1829 with Andrew Jackson. In 1832 he quit his Vice President position and returned to South Carolina as a Senator, a position which he held for eleven years. In 1844, after the death of Secretary Abel P. Upshur, President Tyler made Calhoun Secretary of State. One of Calhoun’s first actions as the SecretaryRead More Analysis Of The Movie Forrest Gump 1220 Words   |  5 PagesNathaniel Pushee Mrs.lee English 10 March 10, 2017 Forrest Gump Research paper Intro: Forrest Gump was in college between the 1961 and 1966 Sports: Forrest Gump during his college year played football for Alabama. He became a star player because of his ability to run faster than most college players. While he was in college there were other major sporting events going on. In the college mainstream, there was the 1961 College Football National Championship Between Alabama and Ohio State. Alabama’s