“Managing the Press” by Stephen Ponder
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which analyzes Stephen Ponder’s book “Managing the Press.” The paper also discusses Ponder’s examination of Theodore Roosevelt. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAponder.rtf

“Nixon, The Man, The Myth”: A Review of the Oliver Stone Movie
[ send me this essay ]
A 6 page review of the Oliver Stone movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, James Woods and J.T. Walsh. The reviewer contends that, as unfortunately the case in this movie, Nixon is most often remembered for his weaknesses more so than for his accomplishments. Never-the-less, while it is the more questionable aspects of Nixon’s life which Stone chooses to capitalize upon, in doing so he has brought to life many other aspects of Richard Nixon which too many of us have forgotten. In all, in fact, Oliver Stone’s film is an excellent introduction to a very complex man. While Stone emphasizes some of Nixon’s more sordid moments in politics, he provides enough biographical detail to make his movie not only interesting but useful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnixnMv.rtf

“Roosevelt’s Secret War” by Joseph E. Persico
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page review of Joseph E. Persico’s work “Roosevelt’s Secret War: FDR and World War II Espionage.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RApersco.rtf

“The Commanders”: A Review of Author Bob Woodward's Perceptions of the Military Accomplishments of the George Bush Senior Administration
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page contention that the criteria for the FAS Test (feasibility, acceptability and suitability) were met during the Panama invasion. This paper uses Woodward's views to support that contention. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcmndr3.rtf

“Thirteen Days” by Robert F. Kennedy
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page examination of Robert. F. Kennedy’s “Thirteen Days.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RA13days.rtf