National History Club Lessons of Leadership Essay Contest

The National History Club (NHC) has invited chapter members throughout the country to write an essay of not more than 2,000 words (supplemented with a bibliography and endnotes) conveying how a past leader would address a current relevant issue facing our country or the world. 

Using examples of how that leader resolved crises during his/her era, students should look to clearly explain how and why that person would be able to effectively manage and improve upon a pressing matter affecting either our nation or the world.

The essays could develop lessons that emerge in areas including the following: 

-World democracy and poverty.

-The War on Terror.

-Right to Privacy.

-Immigration Reform.

-Human Rights issues. 

These are just a few samples --- feel free to get as creative as possible using unique approaches in selecting both past leaders and issues of importance.

Entries may be submitted in either of the following forms: 

1) Microsoft Word document, or 

2) PDF document. 

All entries must be received by March 15, 2014 and can be emailed to Bob Nasson at rnasson@nationalhistoryclub. org (please type “Lessons of Leadership” in the subject line). 

Essays will be judged by the NHC Advisory Board. Winners will be announced in the middle of April.

First Place - $1,000 

Second Place - $500 (two prizes) 

Third Place - $250 (four prizes)