History probably considered the top three greatest american president s along with washington and lincoln. It is an assessment based on the fact he steered the nation through the two greatest crises. One internally, the Great Depression and one externally, world war ii. There has been a long and ongoing debate among historians as to whether history is influenced more by individuals or larger social, cultural and economic forces. I think it is of course both of those. Certainly it seems to me that Franklin D Roosevelt is a prime example of the significant of an individuals impact on history. Broader social and Economic Conditions that allowed fdr to become a great leader, but in his case i believe it was force of personality that was a paramount element as i think we will see as we go along. Rooseveltse presidency beginning with a brief look at the conditions in the country that led to his election in 1932. The economic collapse of 1920 nine had brought the worst conditions the country
Ongoing debate among historians as to whether history is influenced more by individuals or larger social, cultural and economic forces. I think it is of course both of those. Certainly it seems to me that franklin d. Roosevelt is a prime example of the significant of an individuals impact on history. It was broader social and Economic Conditions that allowed fdr to become a great leader, but in his case i believe it was force of personality that was a paramount element as i think we will see as we go along. Lets examine roosevelts presidency beginning with a brief look at the conditions in the country that led to his election in 1932. The economic collapse of 1920 9 had brought the worst conditions the country had experienced since the civil war. Herbert hoover seemed incapable of leading the way out of it despite some moderate attempts to do so. The suffering was widespread with approximately one quarter of the workforce unemployed and others having to take substantial pay cuts. The c
That discussion to foreign policy. Good evening, Vice President nixon. As they did in their first meeting, both men will make Opening Statements of about eight minute each and closing statements of equal time running three to five minutes each. During the half hour between the opening and closing statements, the candidates will answer and comment on questions from a panel of four correspondence, chosen by the nationwide networks that carry the program. Each candidate will be questioned in turn with opportunity for comment by the other. Each answer will be limited to 2. 5 minutes, each comment one to 1. 5 minutes. They are free to ask any questions they choose. Neither candidate knows what questions will be asked. Time alone will determine the final question. Reversing the order in their first meeting, senator kennedy will make a second Opening Statement and the First Closing statement. For the first Opening Statement, here is Vice President nixon. V. P. Nixon mr. Howe, senator kennedy,
Majorwhere the two candidates for president of the United States are about to engage in their fourth Radio Television discussion of the present campaign. Tonight, these men will confined that discussion to foreign policy. Good evening, Vice President nixon. As they did in their first meeting, both men will make Opening Statements of about eight minute each and closing statements of equal time running three to five minutes each. During the half hour between the opening and closing statements, the candidates will answer and comment on questions from a panel of four correspondence, chosen by the nationwide networks that carry the program. Each candidate will be questioned in turn with opportunity for comment by the other. Each answer will be limited to comment one toch 1. 5 minutes. They are free to ask any questions they choose. Neither candidate knows what questions will be asked. Time alone will determine the final question. Reversing the order in their first meeting, senator kennedy w
To get things started off. The dow is down by 17 points but the s p and the nasdaq is there. Nasdaq is indicated up by 47 points this is after a strong month of july for all three of the averages the dow up by 2. 4 for the month. The s p saw its best july by ten years. It was up by 5. 5 . Thats nothing compared to the nasdaq today is the first trade ding d of august. Thats out at 10 00 a. M. Eastern time today also take a look at treasury yields you did see yields under extreme pressure or ten year closing at its lowest level since all the way back to march 9th. Right now it is a little bit higher 0. 546 stimulus talks in congress. Trump administrations officials and House Speaker nancy pelosi are set to resume negotiations today on their competing visions of a bill. The Sticking Point continues to be a boost set at 600 per week in march that lapsed on friday he and Speaker Pelosi are on the same page about the need of direct Cash Payments of 1,200 to most americans. Andrew. And big co