When Newt was still a child, his father was a soldier. This inspired him to serve his life for the well being of his country. He knew that in order to understand how to decide how things should run in the future, he should first understand the past. He received his Bachelor's degree from Emory University and a Master's and Doctorate from Tulane University in Modern European History. Before he was elected to Congress, he taught History and Environmental Studies at West Georgia College for eight years. He is known as an expert on world history, military issues, and international affairs.

Newt Gingrich's position in Congress as Speaker of the House had more power the President. Newt Gingrich is credited with the idea of a Homeland Security agency who's Secretary would serve on the Cabinet level. President George W. Bush created that position and named Gov. Tom Ridge as the first person to fill it.

If Gingrich were to run for president, of course, he might be applying for a job inferior to the one he has created for himself as Speaker of the House.

Gingrich had gotten nine of the ten legislative proposals in the contract passed. His name had become popularly known among the general public. However, his fame resulted in his downfall. Gingrich had agreed to a book deal. Democrats had started attacking him just like he had attacked Jim Wright. Dozens of ethics charges were filed against him. He became one of the most unpopular men in the nation, as shown by polls. For the first time i

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