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Although she acknowledged that women inevitably differ from one another, Eleanor Roosevelt was certain that for most females, there is a special concern for the well being of their children. “There are certain fundamental things that mean more to the great majority of women than to the great majority of men. These things are undoubtedly tied up with women’s biological functions. The women bear the children, and love them before they even come into the world.” In this modern era, we cannot lose sight of Roosevelt’s wisdom. After...
...course, defenders of our current batch of ambassadors rightly point out that this administration was not the first to put the suitcase of cash before the diplomatic caché. Presidential scholars suggest the shift came last century, when Franklin Roosevelt appointed an especially generous donor, Joseph Kennedy, as his Ambassador to Britain. Since then it has all been downhill. President Nixon is reputed to have once told his Chief of Staff that “anybody who wants to be an ambassador must at least give $250,000.” In 1980, Congress even felt the need to legislate...
...Harvard right for me?” Instead, the correct question is, “Am I right for Harvard?” Fear not. Your red folder, awkward mannerisms, and overfilled suitcase signal that, yes, you are indeed ready to join the ranks of John Adams, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Hillary Duff (extension). You are now part of the Elite. But for the uncertain amongst you, rest assured that Harvard is indeed the only university worth your consideration. It should not surprise you that Harvard is the mostest, bestest, well endowed institution in the nation. Our long history...
...those days, presidents didn't speak out like they do today. In fact, when Lincoln stood up before this huge meeting, he said "I believe there's no precedent for my appearing before you on this occasion." It's the same contrast when Roosevelt was on the radio during World War II. He delivered maybe three fireside chats a year during the war, which meant they had an enormous impact. Today presidents have a radio chat every week. They're no longer special moments...
...What happened to Johnson was that the war went on longer than he had prepared the country for it. Roosevelt in February of 1942 went in front of the American people and said, "This is going to be a long, hard war.' Whereas in Vietnam, it was never made clear enough to the American public how long that war was going to last, how difficult it was going...