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President Jimmy Carter
to take the lead in promoting universal human rights.
Carter addressed the nation, he wore a cardigan sweater and adopted an air of studied informality. -
President Ronald Reagan
Reagan particularly wanted to redefine national policy toward the Soviet Union.
As a conservative, Reagan was committed to reducing the size and mission of government. But as a practical politician, -
Persident Ronald Reagan
After delivering a rousing speech in support of Barry Goldwater's presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to seek the California governorship, winning two years later and again in 1970.
As president, Reagan implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. -
Persident George HW Bush
President Bush approached foreign affairs with his characteristic conservatism and pragmatism. Bush began to assemble his administration by turning to old friends. He appointed James Baker as secretary of state and Lee Atwater as the chairman of the Republican National Committee. -
Persident Bill Clinton
Public support for the American mission waned, and Clinton announced a full withdrawal of U.S. forces, which took place in March 1994. On some other issues like passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement which cleared Congress in 1993 Clinton essentially endorsed Republican programs. -
Persident Bill Clinton
Clinton left office with the highest end-of-office approval rating of any U.S. president since World War II.
Clinton created the William J. Clinton Foundation to promote and address international causes such as prevention of AIDS and global warming. In 2004, he released his autobiography My Life. He has remained active in politics by campaigning for Democratic candidates -
Persident George W Bush
The mission was changed. And as a result, our nation paid a price. so he didn't think the troops ought to be used for what's called nation building
the issues Bush initially focused on were domestic in nature. -
Persident George W Bush
Eight months into Bush's first term as president, the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks occurred.
In addition to national security issues, Bush also promoted policies on the economy, health care, education, and social security reform. -
Persident Barack Obama
We must bring the war to a responsible end and then renew our leadership. The Obama transition team announced further high-ranking White House staff appointments in short order, with most of them going to friends and personal loyalists of the new President.
