Abstract In this paper, the writer studies the life of Condoleezza Rice. The writer examines the life of the first African American female Secretary of State, from childhood through her college years. The writer discusses her background. In this essay, the writer also looks at influences in her life.
From the Paper "Dr. Condoleezza Rice became the first African American female Secretary of State. Prior to accepting this position, Rice had been the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs a position commonly referred to as the National Security Advisor. Rice was the first woman to serve as America's National Security Advisor and only the second to serve as Secretary of State. According to Wikipedia online, Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama the only child of ... "
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Abstract This paper examines President George Bush's appointments; including his Cabinet members, agency directors and national security advisors; to ascertain which of those is the most likely to leave the Capital first. Discussed are Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld; National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice; Christine Todd Whitman, head of the Environmental Protection Agency and Treasury Secretary, Paul O'Neill.
From the Paper ""Back to the future" describes one of Bush's Cabinet picks: Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who held the same position for President Gerald Ford 25 years ago. Ford appointed Rumsfeld in 1975, not long after the U.S. exited the disastrous Vietnam War. At 43, he was the youngest defense secretary ever, though he didn?t have much of a chance to leave a mark because his tenure last only 14 months because of Ford's defeat in the 1976 election (Risen 1). Now 68, Rumsfeld heads the Department of Defense in a dramatically different time. The Cold War has ended, and the Soviets no longer pose a threat. Rather than preparing for a global conflict, the American military must deal with new challenges, such as peacekeeping, low-level conflicts, terrorism, and an emerging China. Thus, while in 1975 Rumsfeld faced the mission of reviving a demoralized U.S. military, now he faces the daunting task of reshaping that monolithic organization (Risen 1)."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the George W. Bush White House. Specifically, it discusses Bush's appointment of Condoleezza Rice and her success in the George W. Bush cabinet.
From the Paper "Elected in 2000 after eight years of Democratic leadership in the White House, George W. Bush began his first term as president in January 2001. One of his first appointments was his National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice. Dr. Rice was born on November 14, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated cum laude in political science from the University of Denver in 1974, received her Master's in 1975, and her PhD. in 1981. Before her service in Washington, she was the Provost for Stanford University for six years, and taught political science at the school, too (Editors). Rice has served admirably throughout her tenure as National Security Advisor, but has taken some criticism for her initial failure to testify at the 9/11 Senate hearings, and for the lack of intelligence on security after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Otherwise, her tenure has been quite successful. In addition, President Bush's tenure has also been successful in the White House - that is clear from his re-election in November. The American people want another four years of Bush doctrine, which includes a strong stand on wiping out terrorism around the world. Dr. Rice helped create the National Security Strategy that the White House uses as a measure of its' success around the world."
Abstract The paper examines Karen Findlay's "The Eyes of Condoleezza Rice", an explicitly political work of art that grapples with the morality of the war in Iraq. The paper then examines Pearl C. Hsiung's "Saint Perpetuum" that also takes on the political issue of war from an anti-war perspective, but in a far less explicitly personal manner. Finally, the paper examines Andy Warhol's "Electric Chair," that reflects upon the violence in the American penal system and may be the most frightening image of all.
From the Paper "Karen Findlay's "The Eyes of Condoleezza Rice" is an explicitly political work of art that grapples with one of the most divisive issues of our age: the morality of the war in Iraq. Findlay, as an artist, clearly comes out as against the war, but the actual meaning of her anti-war painting is far more subtle and nuanced in its visual impact. It shows the ability for visual art to provoke questions about an issue, rather than to merely incite debate like a verbal work of art, such as a novel, editorial, or even a film."
Abstract This paper discusses the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the role that the U.S. plays in influencing this conflict. It searches for the roots of the conflict between these two groups. It also explores the steps that have been taken to resolve the conflict, focusing on the part of the U.S. in the trying to resolve the conflict.
From the Paper "The history that fuels this conflict is vast but it is vitally important that the history of the region is understood before we can understand what is happening in the region currently. The conflict between the two groups began at the turn of the century when Zionists immigrants began to enter Jerusalem in an attempt to establish a homeland. Zionists believe that God made promises to Abraham that the Jews, who are Abraham's descendants through Isaac, were to have Canaan (The land now known as Israel). Arabs, who are Abraham's descendants through his other son, Ishmael, were not to inherent the land.1 Palestinians were already living in the land when European Jews arrived after they arrived Palestinians and non-Jews comprised 90% of the population."
Abstract This paper analyzes the role of presidential surrogates in shaping and influencing U.S. foreign policy, as well as in garnering public support for policy decisions. The paper defines surrogates as presidential spokespeople. In particular, the paper examines the following figures from 2003: Laura Bush, Dick Cheney, John Ashcroft, Condoleezza Rice, Donald Rumsfield and Colin Powell.
From the Paper "The president of the United States functions as the head of government but his views, programs and policies are often articulated by members of the Executive Branch. Included in the Executive Branch are the various Cabinet members..."
Tags: presidential surrogates Bush Administration, COlin Powell, DOnald Rumsfeld
Abstract This paper describes the public relations approach of the Bush administration. The author points out its attempt to restore credibility and legitimacy to the American image with respect to the war in Iraq. The paper evaluates this media approach.
From the Paper "In October of ... , the White House embarked on a public relations campaign that represented a new approach in trying to bolster public support in the U. S. for the Iraq War. Absent any discovery of Weapons of Mass Destruction WMDs, White House public relations have focused on a media approach that is an attempt to sidestep the White House press corps. The new public relations approach focuses on local media including newspapers, speeches and local television broadcasts. The new public relations approach was implemented due ..."
Tags: local media, President Bush, military, Condoleezza Rice, Dick Cheney, Bill Clinton, press
Abstract Women have had many barriers toward the pursuit of political office worldwide in the cultures that would have set roles for women and in the balance of family considerations as well. This paper examines how the potential for women pursuing political office has grown exponentially regardless of these factors. It provides an exploration of women's political participation in the world today. It also provides an exploration of individual regions in regard to women's political participation and strategies as well as recommendations, including quotas, toward engaging women in the political processes worldwide.
Outline:
A New Wave of Women's Organizations
Invisible Barriers
Silence of Women
From the Paper "According to the United Nations, the first country to grant women the right to vote was New Zealand in 1893. The UN continues to state that only twenty-eight women worldwide have been elected as heads of state or government in this century. Women currently would only hold 11.7 percent of the seats in the world's parliaments. The first and currently only equally distributed male and female diplomatic cabinet belonged to Sweden in 1995. The United Nations is not immune to the distortions of men and women within its ranks having only seven women serving amidst a total of 185 of the highest-ranking diplomats. Between the years 1987 and 1996, the percentage of female cabinet ministers worldwide rose from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. "
Abstract This paper takes a look at the book 'Bush at War' by Bob Woodard. The paper describes the book as a factual recitation of the events that took place during the approximately six-month time frame following the tragic happenings that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York City. According to the paper, the book is written as an account of the response President George W. Bush had to that terrorist attack
From the Paper "There were also a number of lesser characters but for the most part the main 'players' of the book are those stated above. Throughout the book, the characters are 'fleshed out' and their individual traits become quite familiar to the reader. For example we find that one of the reasons that Powell is chosen as the Secretary of State is because, "he was an available vehicle to move Bush toward the center, and he became the almost certain choice for secretary of state" (pg 12). As the book progresses we learn more concerning all the characters including Colin Powell. It was interesting to read how Powell often brought out a more diplomatic viewpoint than those offered by Donald Rumsfeld. "
Abstract This paper discusses how social construction is an ambiguous term. It is not real and it is not an illusion; it falls somewhere between these two extremes. The paper contends that regardless of its ambiguity, social construction is a continuous process propagated by political, economic, and social forces and shapes the values and meanings that people assign to different categories and provides a lens through which individuals view both the world and themselves. The paper also examines how social construction affects areas such as race, class, gender, and sexuality and a close analysis reveals that all four of these areas demonstrate an intricate intersectionality, making it hard to define one without discussing another.
From the Paper "Condoleezza Rice is an upper-class black female who currently serves as the United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. Condoleezza was born in 1954, the same year that the United States Supreme Court made a decision regarding the Brown v. Board of Education case (Condoleezza Rice). This court case resolved that segregating black and white children into different schools was detrimental to the learning of the children. When Rice was eight years old, one of her classmates, Denise McNair, was killed by a bomb. White supremacists had bombed the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, which was composed mainly of African-American students, and children died as a result. This was a tumultuous time in American History due to segregation and severe racism occurring in plain sight. There is no doubt that this event had an enormous impact on the life of Condoleezza Rice."
