... but Lincoln didn't. He was recognized by "having had cause." (pg. 22) Lincoln had established vastly broader limits for presidential power in times of national emergency. Franklin D Roosevelt in many ways expanded and asserted presidential power by augmenting executive authority established by earlier presidents. Distracted by charm and the depression, people allowed him to pass whatever legislation ... of domestic spying justified by the threat of communist infiltration into America. (pg. 168) Truman expanded the authority of the president as commander in chief, building on the precedent...

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... more impact and can express her views on prejudice and discrimination with stronger force and more focus. All of the incidents take place in the mid-1930s. At this time, Franklin D Roosevelt was the President he offered people a New Deal' and told them there was nothing to fear but themselves'. This gave America, especially in the South, hope and optimism, as ... ...

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