The Missing Center

21 Modern Political Speeches That United America

Noah H. Harris

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN: 9781510782853
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: 21st Century History
• Index: Politics & International Relations

21 Defining Political Speeches From Presidents and Political Figures That United America in Uncertain Times The Missing Center is a message from the younger generation, and reminds us that shared aspirations and goals have solved America's greatest challenges and are at the heart of our greatest accomplishments to come. In American politics today there is a critical problem: partisanship. While a two-party political system has been a hallmark of the American government since the founding of our democracy, the extreme partisan politics in the 21st century is new. In a quest to find a path forward, The Missing Center showcases the transformative results that can happen when leaders govern from the center to unite, inspire and solve complex problems. We do not need to go back to the days of the Founding Fathers and only have to look at the recent past to find ideas that put the American people first. By examining speeches from presidents and leaders of both parties, we see how governing from the middle is the model that yields the best outcomes. With defining politicalspeeches from across the aisle, from notable presidents and politicians alike, The Missing Cente r sheds light onhow governing from the center and coming to compromise is the most effective pathway forward. In addition to commentary and context by the author, this important book includes speeches by leaders across the aisle, including:

• Joe Biden
• Donald Trump
• Barack Obama
• George W. Bush
• Hillary Clinton
• Elizabeth Warren
• And More ?

The author, Noah Harris, currently age sixteen, served as an intern for two years in the United States House of Representatives. At his age, this experience creates unique insight into the issues of the day, including how government is viewed by the next generation of voters and how to create a better future.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• Author’s Note
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Bill Clinton—America’s Millennium Gala 1999
• Chapter 2: George W. Bush—State of the Union Address 2002
• Chapter 3: George W. Bush—Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution 2002
• Chapter 4: George W. Bush—The No Child Left Behind Act 2003
• Chapter 5: James Greenwood—Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act 2003
• Chapter 6: Barack Obama—Inaugural Address 2009
• Chapter 7: Barack Obama—The Global Financial Crisis and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009
• Chapter 8: Hillary Clinton—United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 2010
• Chapter 9: Barack Obama—The Death of Osama bin Laden 2011
• Chapter 10: Hillary Clinton—Human Rights are Gay Rights 2011
• Chapter 11: Elizabeth Warren—The Path to Equality 2015
• Chapter 12: Barack Obama—The Affordable Care Act 2016
• Chapter 13: Donald Trump—Inaugural Address 2017
• Chapter 14: Jeffry Flake—Resignation and Condemnation of Political Deadlock 2017
• Chapter 15: Donald Trump—The COVID-19 Vaccine Release 2020
• Chapter 16: Joseph Biden—Inaugural Address 2021
• Chapter 17: Joseph Biden—One-Year Anniversary of the January Capitol Riot 2022
• Chapter 18: Nancy Pelosi—Roe v. Wade Overturned 2022
• Chapter 19: Janet Yellen—American and Chinese Economic and Political Relations 2023
• Chapter 20: Jerome Powell—Rising Interest Rates 2023
• Chapter 21: Raphael Warnock—HEADWAY Act 2023
• Acknowledgments
• Bibliography