The contemporary presidency: George W. Bush and the myth of heroic presidential leadership. (Critical Essay)(Biography) Jon Roper.
Presidential Studies Quarterly March 2004 v34 i1 p132(11) (5797 words)
Instructions: Locate this article by visiting http://www.infotrac-college.com and entering "heroic presidential leadership" as Keyword search terms, and then answer the following questions.
1. Why can President Bush be said to be seeking a mantle of "heroic presidential leadership"?
2. Why is the media such an important factor in shaping a president’s public image?
3. What are the parallels drawn in this article between John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush?
4. How can a significant misstep destroy Bush’s "heroic president" image?
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