History tends to center on great or near-great presidents. perhaps as much can be learned by examining the administration of a "failed" president, one that historians judge not to have measured up to the office. among frequently mentioned presidents in this category are james buchanan, ulysses grant, calvin coolidge, herbert hoover, and jimmy carter.
examine the presidential career of one of these presidents and write at least one paragraph in summary. what personal flaws seemed to handicap his administration? did he have bad advisors? what major mistakes did he make? why he was originally selected? could he have succeeded under different circumstances?