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Introduction
In the early history, the searches for characteristics of leaders have been going on for centuries. The view on leadership trait of theory was explored in a number of works in the early century. Different researches were being conducted on proposing the characteristics that distinguish non leaders from leaders (Owen, pp10). The differences were based on the intelligence, dominance, self confidence and integrity just to name a few. This paper focus at looking at the similarities and differences that were assigned by John Kennedy and George Bush on the basis of leadership styles, views on freedom, justice and equality.
Leadership styles
- a. .J.F Kennedy
One of the most things that J.F Kennedy is remembered from, is his vision concerning the American space program that was based on authoritative leadership. In 1962, while he was speaking to the Race University he said that, the United States would choose to go to the moon and do things that seem to be hard so as to serve and make the country grow. In his speech he pointed that, he is willing to accept the challenge without postponing anything that will benefit the country. He rose to prominence and power in his ruling (John, et al pp50). His political rivals were baffled along with infuriated by his success in leadership. Throughout his life, he treated every challenge as an opportunity to learn and turned them to his advantage. His ability to stand up for adversity motivated many to emulate him (John, pp48). John Kennedy was the most charismatic president in the United States. Due to his charismatic style of leadership, he was thought as a hero that used his effort in showing other individuals direction. His heroism during World War II is well documented in making an impact. His leadership during the crisis with world III led him to be given credit over advancing the cause of civil rights. Even though he ruled for less than three years, he accomplished a lot thus viewed as an effective leader that would likely be a greater leader if he was re-elected.
- b. George Bush
He was a dictator leader that sets his eye on doing what needed to be done without considering other people opinion. He was never influenced by what people viewed on his administration team. For instance, in 1989 the State Department Officials informed the secretary for States on how Iraq was working on biological weapons and the terrorist were operating out of Iraq. The Defense Intelligence gave the report to Bush warning on operating with Iraq. In contrary, the Bush permitted the company to function despite the warning he was given. He signed a “National Security Directive” gave Saddam more aid and contributed to a close relationship with Iraq. This contributed to Iraq attacking the country with bombs.
Views on Equality
- a. J.F KENNEDY
When he took the oath for the presidency, he believed his attention was to major on the cold war along with protecting the country through not promoting federal protection for civil rights. Although he recognized on the aspect of ignoring the civil rights movement, he believed on ending racial discrimination. He ensured equal rights for black Americans that later helped in ending racial discrimination. In his short presidency, he initiated legislation that helped in eliminating social injustice for African Americans. He argued the American people to support him in ensuring the country has equality irrespective of race, religion or color of the skin. John Kennedy initiated the Peace Corps that have up to date been successful in encouraging students to serve and study in foreign countries. In his entire ruling, equality was the major aspect that involved having the essential rights, ensuring each individual live in safety and happiness. He argued that, his purpose in leadership is to ensure that individual should be distributed the possessions and properties equally. He called for examination that reminded his country that it was founded upon equality. He brought healing after one hundred years of freeing the slaves.
- b. George Bush
George backed equality as a strong aspect that can contribute to the country development. He ensured that all people were treated equally and were given their rights. He however pointed that, the individuals that do not portray their behaviors in the right manner should not be treated equally. Speaking in favor of marriage equality, gay marriages should not be supported equally as marriages that belong to the opposite sex. In terms of equality, he prohibited these members to be treated equally. He believed that individuals in the community have misunderstood equality in that; they treat all individuals equally without considering their terms of behavior (Hughes,et all pp 30).
Views on freedom
a. J.F Kennedy
He was the man that defended freedom. By establishing the Peace Corps he ensured total freedom that contributed to the community development. In establishing Peace Corps he intended to make full use of resources along with talents of private institutions to have freedom in the entire society. He ensured that, every American that participated in the Peace Corps shared the great common task of bringing people to decent way of life that is the foundation of freedom along with condition of peace.
b. George Bush
George contributed in ensuring the country attain freedom. According to his opinion, Freedom was the key thing that would make the nation prosper and grow tremendously. Without freedom United States could have been the most miserable country. However, he pointed that individuals should not be given the freedom of choosing what they want. In other words, he objected the fact that not all choices that individuals do should be embraced or given freedom. For instance, gay members were not given the rights to exercise freedom instead he suggested on denying them freedom (Hughes,et all pp 30).
View on Justice
- a. J.F. Kennedy
Kennedy made it clear that he was the supporter of civil rifts that would ensure justice. He recognized that he needed the black vote if he was to defeat Nixon. In 1960, he made it clear that discrimination had affected the American community. He created the commission on equal employment opportunity (CEEO) that ensured all individuals had equal employment opportunities. Nevertheless, CEEO was only concern with the individuals that were already employed and did nothing to employ African Americans. Being a politician, he was aware that justice involved the amount of time being spent on issues of civil rights in settling down the differences. (Schnelle, et al pp56).
- George Bush
In 1963, Washington was opposed by Kennedy in that he believed that any march that was done during his presidency would point out that, the leaders of civil rights would be critical on his standpoint on civil rights (Hughes,et all pp 40).
Conclusion
In political science, historical ranking of the John F. Kennedy with George W. Bush are surveys that were being conducted in order to construct the ranking focus on the presidential achievements on their views on equality, freedom, justice and how each leader ruled. This knowledge help the modern leaders to emulate some aspect of leadership that is vital and correcting what they never did wisely (Schnelle, et al pp58).
References
Hughes J, Holly O, Hughes J. The leadership of George Bush: an insider’s view of the forty-first president. Texas Publishers: pp1-38, 2009. Print
John, A. John F. Kennedy on Leadership: The Lessons and Legacy of a President. Amacon publisher: pp1-100, 2007. Print
Schnelle, N. John F. Kennedy and the New Frontier – The Rhetoric and the Political Results. Grin publisher: pp10-170, 2007. Print
Owen J. The Leadership Skills Handbook. Kogan publisher: pp15-95, 2007. Print
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