Unsuccessful Presidents

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This paper examines the period between 1865 and 1940, focusing on the presidents who served during this time in the United States. While a total of 15 presidents are named, the writer believes that 4 of them were unsuccessful and are not remembered fondly by historians. This paper presents the reasons why Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley and Herbert Hoover are considered to be the unsuccessful presidents.

Contents:
Opening Question
Unsuccessful Presidents Identified? 1865 - 1940
Andrew Johnson
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Herbert Hoover
Political Characteristics
Political Party
Congressional Issues
Johnson's Problems with Congress
Cleveland's Problems with Congress
McKinley's Problems with Congress
Hoover's Problems with Congress
Keynesian Economics
Using it to Achieve Goals
Americans Unconcerned with Problems Outside of Borders.
Rural Country First
Disdain for Strong Leaders
Personal Patterns
Economic Issues
Concern for the Economy
Democratic Ideals
Changing Policy
Class Issues
Failing to Change

From the Paper:

"When William McKinley became president in 1896, the country was just coming out of the economic depression of 1893. The Democrats wanted to issue silver coins freely. Foreign affairs became his focus when reports of hostilities in Cuba reached the United States. Newspaper reports prodded Congress to vote three resolutions tantamount to a declaration of war for the liberation and independence of Cuba. In the 100-day war that followed, the United States destroyed the Spanish fleet outside Santiago harbor in Cuba, seized Manila in the Philippines, and occupied Puerto Rico."

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