Grant and Wilson
I propose that doing a comparison of Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson would allow for a comprehensive understanding of how the leadership styles of these two men shaped the United States of America during their respective administrations. They will be compared in terms of their public and political leadership, how they functioned as Chief Executive and the leader of the Executive Branch, and how they functioned as Chief Legislator including their relationship with Congress.
Public and Political Leader:
During his initial run for office, Grant was a very popular man with the American public. He was considered a hero of the Civil War. His accomplishments included expansion of Republicanism into the south which yielded the first elections of black Congressmen. However, his administration was marred by corruption and he has gone down in history as one of the least effective presidents politically (Wilentz 2010).
Like Grant, Wilson was a very popular man upon his election. Although not a war hero, Wilson was a former...
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