The American Presidency in the Twentieth Century
[OLE2483]

Ronnie Hanna, BA, MA 

Autumn 2024 

10 weekly sessions on Wednesdays 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, starting 25 September 

The office of President was relatively weak in 1900 – but it was invigorated by the presidencies of the two Roosevelts and Woodrow Wilson in the context of two world wars and the Great Depression.  Presidential power was further augmented when the United States took on the role of leader of the Free World during the Cold War – the era of the so-called 'imperial presidency'.  The limits of Presidential power were demonstrated by the Vietnam War and the Watergate affair, but again the office was revived by Ronald Reagan.  This course will analyse in detail how and why these transformations occurred and also consider what role personality played in shaping the American presidency. 

Fee £92.00 (concession rate £66.00) 

10 CATS Points (Level 1) 

This class will take place on QUB campus 

Concession: The concession rate is available for those who are in receipt of State Benefits (including pension), or are full-time students, part or full-time Queen’s students or are members of University staff holding a valid staff card:

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