What makes a president great? In my opinion it goes without saying that a great president must possess exceptional leadership qualities. He/she must be able to communicate with the public effectively. One of the greatest presidents of our time, Franklin D. Roosevelt held fireside chats. These chats were a radio broadcast that held the attention of 80% of Americans.
I feel that the president should have the ability to implement ideas that will be effective in solving the problems of our nation, without spending money that our country doesn't have.
A solid leader must also have the ability to advocate for the people, while making sound economic decisions.
I think it goes without saying that Franklin D Roosevelt was one of the greatest presidents of our time. He led our country through two of the worst periods our nation has ever encountered, the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt created jobs for the people, and did not believe in handouts. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he had all the provocation he needed to declare war on Japan, where he led us to be victorious in the outcome of that war.
Thomas Jefferson was one of our countries founding fathers, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was a strong supporter in the first amendment, and was publicly opposed to slavery, even signing a bill in 1807 to abolish it. He was also involved in the Louisiana purchase in 1803.
I researched a little known president William McKinley. He was assassinated 6 months into his second term. McKinley's face is printed on the $500 bill, which is no longer in circulation. He was a decent president, who presided over the war with Spain, giving us control over Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay.
Blogs I commented on:
-Donna Fox
-Robert Devaney
-Taylor Wilson
I agree Stephanie. The ability to handle crisis under pressure is very important. Example, 9/11 Bush reacted but not fast enough. He was at a school in Florida that morning. I think with any threat of terrorism should be shot out of the sky. After the first plane hit all the others should of been shot down. The citizens on the plane in the field, Flight 93,those people chose to lose their lives to save others. The situation should of been handled different. American is a changing and not for the better.
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