Person: Herbert Hoover

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Pádraig Hoare: How US presidential races of the past shaped America

In this US presidential election year, the ‘Irish Examiner’ looks at past races and how they shaped the nation. In the first part of the series, Pádraig Hoare examines the impact oftechnology — and in particular mass media — on elections and their outcomes

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Businessmen seizing power is not so rare

For those who predict a swift downfall for Donald Trump, they should note the original of the species – one Silvio Berlusconi, writes Bill Emmott

How much will the Government have achieved in 100 days?

world

Quirky World ... Man gets trio of huskies to help him move house

Aim of state-of-the-nation addresses is to give people faith and confidence

golf

Obama tries to build bridges on course

Fordlandia: The rise and fall of Henry Ford’s forgotten jungle city

Gregg Grandin

Sat, 03 Apr, 2010

Obama raises his hand to history, but the oath slip-up is nothing new

BARACK OBAMA’S first test as president came as he was being sworn in. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, got the presidential oath wrong.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2009

Bush: 'I didn't compromise my soul'

George Bush said he refused to “compromise his soul” to be popular during his eight-year tenure as US president.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2008

McCain switches campaign to the economy

Republican presidential candidate John McCain will unveil new economic proposals today aimed at helping middle-class Americans as he fights to make up a slump in the polls.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

Biden's experience is tempered by gaffes

A veteran politician with a wealth of foreign policy experience, Joe Biden’s habit of making gaffes has drawn critical attention on the campaign trail.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2008

Biden: McCain 'dangerously wrong' on Iraq

John McCain is “dangerously wrong” on the Iraq war and issues of US national security, Barack Obama’s running mate said today.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2008

What a second term means at home and abroad

HE may have proved divisive in the United States and controversial around the world, but George W Bush succeeded yesterday where his father failed and won a second term as president.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Only another outrage like 9/11 can save Bush’s re-election campaign

LAST year people were taking it for granted that George W Bush would be re-elected this November, but the lessons of history would suggest that it may not be so easy. Indeed public opinion polls indicate that he has an uphill battle.

Sat, 29 May, 2004

Dollar falls against euro as Fed keeps rates at 1%

The dollar fell against the euro in New York yesterday after the Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate at a 45-year low and said it can be patient in keeping the rate slow to spur US job growth.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2004

Fed to keep interest rates low for 'considerable period'

THE Federal Reserve, mindful the US economy is struggling to add jobs, will repeat a pledge to leave interest rates low for a "considerable period" at its meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a survey of the majority of Wall Street's largest bond-trading firms.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2004