Barack Obama Comparison Essay

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------------------------------------------------- Introduction History shows that despite their differences in ideology, most U.S. presidents have qualities in common with their predecessors. This year is the 50th anniversary of the death of JFK, and Obama is well into his 2nd term as President of the United States. Comparisons between these two presidents began in earnest when Obama first ran for the highest office in the land. So, the question remains, are the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama as similar as people believe them to be? ------------------------------------------------- Contemporary Situation: Barack Obama’s Presidency During the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Democratic Nominee Barack Obama received significant support from prominent Republicans, including former governors, members of congress and other high-ranking officials. On November 4, 2008, Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, capturing 53% of the popular vote, including 9% of Republicans and 20% of self-described Conservatives. Through many trials and tribulations that being a president can bring, Obama was elected president for the second time in the 2012…show more content…
Both Kennedy and Obama in their first years as president brought an energy to the White House similar to that of lots of young people embarking on a new journey. Their outings as husbands and fathers are well-documented. Also both of their wives became fashion icons, even though their styles differ. Both men are known for their intellectualism. Three books are attributed to Kennedy—A Nation of Immigrants, Why England Slept and Profiles in Courage. Obama has also written three books—Dreams from My Father, The Audacity of Hope and Of Thee I Sing. Both men were also honored with prestigious awards, with Kennedy winning a Pulitzer and Obama winning the Nobel Peace
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