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George Washington on Leadership
Washington's leadership never goes out of style. He offers standards and examples that are worthwhile imitating. Washington was in the public eye for over thirty years. If Washington's time tested principles worked for him and our country, they can work for you. His twelve principles of leadership remain timeless.
Why does Lincoln live on in the nation's memory? 
Lincoln knew how to inspire people to do their best. Lincoln knew how to learn from his mistakes so that he could go on. Lincoln had an inner vision of himself that could not be shaken by the nay-saying. His ideals and ten principles of leadership are immortal.
Seven Myths of Impeachment: Bill Clinton and Impeachment
I usually tell my history students that there is a good reason something is done and the real reason. Anytime someone disagrees with the position or policy of a high official, there is a call for impeachment of that official. People like to give a noble reason to justify their actions.
Andrew Johnson was the first president impeached by the House of Representatives. The lower house charged he had violated laws. The Senate failed to convict by one vote. Senator Ross of Kansas decided to vote his conscience. Ross declared that he disliked both President Johnson and his policies but it was no crime to disagree with Congress over Reconstruction. Years later, the Supreme Court declared the laws Congress charged Johnson with violating to be unconstitutional.
The House of Representatives has charged President Bill Clinton with three high crimes including "obstruction of justice." Are these the real reasons? Or simply get Bill Clinton in any way possible? Meanwhile, opponents and proponents of Bill Clinton accuse the other side of using underhanded tactics.
Find out as Dr. Schoenberg discusses the seven myths of impeachment:
1. Presidents cannot be held personally liable for their actions.
2. Impeachment is tantamount to conviction.
3. The Chief Justice as the judge of the court can make judicial rulings.
4. Andrew Jackson made a censure deal with Congress.
5. Andrew Johnson used underhanded tactics to avoid impeachment.
6. Richard Nixon was impeached.
7. Bill Clinton is the first president to be charged with high crimes.
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Andrew Johnson- First president to be impeached |
White House Holiday Celebrations
Join us as we see how presidential families have celebrated the holidays over the years starting with George Washington to the current occupants of the White House. Who was the first presidential family to have a Christmas Tree? Celebrate Thanksgiving? Start the Easter Egg roll tradition? And much more!
Starting with George Washington, pets have been a major part of every president's household. Dogs and horses have been the favorites but mice, raccoons, tigers, and alligators have been some of the more unusual animal companions of the presidents and their familles. Discover how pets have reflected the personalities and even the political policies of the presidents. The presention can be delivered with and without slides.
Click here for The Top Ten Presidential Pet Lovers in Chronological Order.
First Ladies: Fascinating Tales of the Power Behind the Presidential Throne
First Ladies, the spouses of the presidents, have been the subjects of admiration such as Martha Custis Washington and derision such as Mary Todd Lincoln. Some have been above politics such as Mamie Eisenhower while others were power brokers long after the death of their husbands such as Dolly Madison and Eleanor Roosevelt. Lucy Hayes was greatly unpopular when she banned alcohol from the White House. Some historians claim the second Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was our first woman president. Mrs. Ronald Reagans said it best, "Just because I am married to the President of the United States does not mean that I can't have my own opinions." One thing for sure, First Ladies have great impact upon the political careers of their husbands and have frequently been the subject of great controversy such as Mary Todd Lincoln, Lucy Hayes, Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, and Hillary Rodham Clinton in recent years.
The changing status of women in American society is reflected in what is demanded of the First Ladies.
This talk (and slide) presentation shows what the New York metropolitan area was like in the time of Abraham Lincoln and his visits to the area in 1857, 1860, 1861, and 1865. In 1857, Lincoln came on a second honeymoon with his wife Mary Todd to collect his biggest legal fee in the Big Apple. On the road to the presidency, Lincoln spoke at Cooper Union in 1860. He came to mend political fences in New York on his way to the White House to be inaugurated as president in 1861. Finally, Lincoln's body laid in state at New York City Hall in 1865.
The Five Life-Changing Skills You Can Learn from Abraham Lincoln
Through the last two hundred years, only forty-two men have held the highest office of the land. Lincoln towers above them all in exemplifying the life skills needed to serve as president of the United States at our country's most trying time. In this class, you will learn about the life skills that enabled Lincoln to preserve the Union and give our nation a new vision.
TR, FDR, and JFK: Handling Disabilities
Learn how these and other
presidents overcame problems of physical weakness, polio, hearing loss, mental depression, stroke, and other problems. John Adams and Abraham Lincoln suffered from mental depression. William Howard Taft and Ronald Reagan suffered from hearing loss. Theodore Roosevelt had to overcome a weak body. Franklin D. Roosevelt coped with disabilities caused by polio. John F. Kennedy hid a congenital bad back and many other health problems.
For another story on FDR's disability, see "FDR's Greatest Speech" in Stories.
President Theodore Roosevelt's New York: The Move to Suburbia
No other president Theodore Roosevelt experienced as many different life styles. He grew up in a big city, lived on a ranch, and ultimately moved to a suburb. The presentation will discuss New York City and Nassau County in Theodore Roosevelt's time in connection with his residential moves.
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