by S'Niyah Troupe

Richard Nixson 1969-1974

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:21:06 UTC

The Watergate scandal led to Nixson stepping down, which gave Congress and the courts more power since they started keeping a closer watch on the president. It also brought about changes to make the more open and accountable.

John F. Kennedy-1961-1963

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:21:10 UTC

Assassination had a significant impact on the power dynamic in the United States. After JFK was assassinated Vice President Lyndon B Johnson became president. He used the unity of the nation to pass major laws, like civil rights legislation and social programs, and national unity following the tragic even to push through major legislative initiatives that Kennedy had supported but struggled to pass.

Ronald Reagon 1981-1989

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:23:57 UTC

Bill Clinton 1993-2001

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:24:49 UTC

He got impeached while he was in office after Watergate, Congress and the courts got more powerful since they started watching the president more closely making the government more transparent and accountable.

George bush 2001-2009

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:25:34 UTC

He was in office while 9/11 happened, and hurricane Katrina hit. After 9/11 the government got a lot more power to keep an eye on things and prevent terrorist attacks, like with the Partriot act and the department of Homeland security. After hurricane Katrina they had to step up their game in disaster management because they were getting criticized.

Barack Obama 2008- 2016

497489 — 2024-06-28 19:26:33 UTC

He was the first black president, dealt with housing crisis, and ran his presidency on a message of hope. He successfully pushed for significant legislation like the Affordable care act, which expanded healthcare coverage and increased federal involvement in healthcare.