Mrs. Ruland's U.S. History Class Project
Changing Role of the President from Late 1800s to the End of WWII
By:
Caitlin G
Heather J.
At the end of the 1800s, Grover Cleveland was fulfilling his second term as President of the United States. Between then and the end of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency at the end of World War Two, the duties and role of the president greatly changed. Previously, the President served as more of a political figurehead to the country. During this period, however, the President started to become more. He was to become more involved, and was to start making more decisions for the country. These websites show some ways in which the role of the President changed, and the reactions of the public and other political beings to this.
Presidents of the United States
This White House based website provides a short biography on every United States president, from Washington to Bush. Also has portraits of each president and summaries of their accomplishments as president.
Provides an outline of the Constitution of the United States. Also includes a copy of the Constitution, as well explanations of each section's meaning.
This site provides a good background of the Great Depression. Also, it has information on various New Deal programs and their success and failure. A final section compares and contrasts the New Deal with other reform programs in history.
Although not a biography, this site provides short bulleted background information about Grover Cleveland. Also, it includes links to articles on key events in both of his terms. It also has information on President Cleveland's administration.
This site provides information on how Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the United States' 32nd president, changed the United States during the Great Depression. Also shows how FDR added responsibilities for future presidents.
This is a presentation about the President of the United States. It includes the roles of the President. It also states the changes in presidency, as well as a slide on Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
This website from the encyclopedia World Book details the effects of the Great Depression. It also includes new government policies as a result of the Depression, as well as public opinions. (This is a password protected site, but most schools have access to it. Ask your media specialist for assistance.)
This site is put out by the Eagleton Institute of Politics, and archives political events from the Stock Market Crash to the beginning of World War Two. It includes FDR's contributions to the public and to the government. It also includes information on public programs started by FDR. The site has transcriptions of speeches, as well as several photographs.
This webpage mainly focuses on the contributions of FDR to government, politics, and society. It also references previous presidents and FDR's opinions on the Depression.
The Washington Post and Columbia University put out this essay. It includes FDR's political views and programs that he added to the government. Also, it shows how he changed the role of future presidents to help the economy. The essay also describes his legacy.
The Miller Center of Public Affairs produced this website on Theodore Roosevelt. It includes links to biographies on different parts of his life. Also, it includes information about his contribution to politics and background information about his administration.
Last updated March 28, 2007
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