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Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt - A comparison of two presidents in national crises. This essay compares and contrasts two American presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who both navigated the U.S. through difficult times. We will focus on their styles of leadership in their respective political crises: the Civil war, and the Great Depression, respectively, in hopes of making some suggestions on the nature of unwavering leadership in the pursuit of national interest. Wherever possible, this essay will use the words of the presidents themselves to demonstrate the centrality and significance of language as a means of actualizing a strategy. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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