Nine Eleven Nine Eleven As a young girl I listened to both civilian and military planes soar overhead. I soon became accustomed to the sound, and never really paid much attention to it. That is until September 11, 2001. My country stood in shock as terrorists viscously attacked the two World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon. In the few days that followed the attacks Americans

Nixon Richard Nixon’s Influence Upon Foreign Policy Foreign policy is the principle and activities that constitute the role of the United States in relation to the rest of the world. Foreign policy includes international matters, like participation in NATO, trade agreements, and maintaining peaceful relations with other countries. The primary goal of Foreign policy is National security

Nixon Library Nixon Library Report The Nixon Library is more than just a library bearing the late presidents’ name. To me the library seemed more like a museum which houses audio and visual displays surrounding Richard Nixon’s life. It is located in Yorba Linda and built in front of Richard Nixon’s birthplace. The library opened its doors in 1990 as a privately supported institution to

The American Civil War The American Civil War I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of human life. In this document, I will speak mainly around those invol

The Presidency and Democracy The Presidency and Democracy To evaluate the position of the president, the concept of democracy must first be considered. Most Americans simply assume that the United States is a democracy. However, before such an assumption is made it is wise to understand the common definition of the word democracy. T

The Great Depression The great depression, the most disastrouseconomic event in United States History, occurred in 1929 after a decade oflavish and carefree living in America. Its remedy became a series of federalprograms instituted by Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the New Deal. Though most Americans are aware of the Great Depression of 1929, which may well be "the most serious prob

Vietnam Antiwar Movements Vietnam Antiwar Movements The antiwar movement against Vietnam in the United States from 1965- 1971 was the most significant movement of its kind in the nation’s history. Prominent senators had already begun criticizing American involvement in Vietnam during the summer of 1964, which led to the mass antiwar movement that was to come in the summer of 1965

After the Civil War INTRODUCTION From the aftermath of the Civil War through the Spanish-American War and World War I, the United States had a prominent place on the international stage of politics between 1865 and 1920. This essay will give an overview of those years and some of the roles the United States played in the international political scene. AFTER THE CIVIL WAR T

Civil Rights Civil Rights has always been a major issue in the history of America. There have been many struggles and battles over this issue in our history. From the 1940’s on, America was segregated in many ways. African Americans had to drink from different water fountains, were not allowed to sit at the front of the bus, and there were two different schools, one for the colo

Vietnam Antiwar Movements Vietnam Antiwar Movements The antiwar movement against Vietnam in the United States from 1965- 1971 was the most significant movement of its kind in the nation’s history. Prominent senators had already begun criticizing American involvement in Vietnam during the summer of 1964, which led to the mass antiwar movement that was to come in the summer of 1965

American Civil War The American Civil War I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the events surrounding the end of the American Civil War. This war was a war of epic proportion. Never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle. The American Civil War was truly tragic in terms of human life. In this document, I will speak mainly around those involved

Black Panther In 1966 Bobby Seale and Huey Newton formed the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California. Initially formed to protect local communities from police brutality and racism, it eventually developed into a Marxist revolutionary group. The group also ran medical clinics and provided free food to school children. Other important members included Stokely Carmichael, H. Rap Brown a

The Constitution The Constitution of the United States of America is the base of how our government was formed. It's made up of several amendments, which states the rights of the people of the United States. It was drafted on September 17, 1787 by a group of men who we call today our "Founding Fathers". The Founding Father's opinions greatly influenced the make-up of the constitution. Th

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du bois The African- American Community has been blessed with a multitude of scholars. Two of those scholars include Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du bois. Both of these men, had a vision for African- Americans. They wanted to see the advancement of their race of people. These great leaders just had different viewpoints as to how this should be accompli

Asian Indian Assimilation in the United States Asian Indian Assimilation in the United States America is referred to in many countries as the "Land of Opportunity". This is land is also often called the "Melting Pot of the World". It is believed that people from all over the world come to the United States and lose their cultural identity and “melt” into or assimilate into the American

Agent Orange Agent Orange In 1962, the United States Military began to use a potentially toxic chemical known as Agent Orange. The toxic chemical was used a defoliant to destroy crops and eliminate ground cover during the Vietnam War. Vietnamese troops would hide underneath the thick forest and make it impossible for United States troops to spot them. So in 1962 the Army began using

Prejudice and Racism PREJUDICE&RACISM Until the closing years of the 19th century America preserved most of its official racist animus for blacks and Indians, but in 1882 it added a new category when Chinese were expressly denied entry to the United States, and those already in the country were forbidden the rights and protections of citizenship. In 1907 the exclusion was extended to t

Nullification Crisis Nullification Crisis In 1828, John C. Calhoun had began the protracted Nullification Crisis by asserting the constitutional right of states to “nullify” national laws that were harmful to their interests. The Nullification Crisis had a major impact on the United States. Congress passed a tariff to protect the northern manufacturers and businessmen. Southerner

Osama Bin Laden Osama bin Laden : America’s #1 Terrorist Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing, assassinations, and hi-jacking' How do individuals and organizations justify these acts of terror' These acts can be described as terrorist actions. Terrorism is a growing international problem. During the last twenty years, new terrorist groups have sprung up all

Populist Party The Populist Party The Populist Party in America in the latter part of the nineteenth century, was a major part of American history. It emerged as one of the major political parties. Although short-lived it accomplish many things. Its main objective was to get a president elected. The Populist Party was, mainly focused on farmers that were becoming second class to

Paul Revere REVERE, PAUL 1735-1818, silversmith, industrialist, and American Revolution figure. Although most familiar as the hard-riding hero of Longfellow's poem, Paul Revere's claims to historical significance rest even more on his talent as a craftsman and on his industrial perspicacity. The son of a Huguenot silversmith, Apollos Rivoire, and Deborah Hitchbourn, Revere received a

Peace Keeper Throughout all of history, world powers of their era have helped maintain peace in foreign countries that are struggling with war or economic problems. Today, America is the great world power and like all other world powers in the past, America also intervenes with foreign disputes and economic problems. Some Americans believe that America should not be as involved as it i

Pearl Harbor The United States involvement in World War II was unnecessary and we should have not had to retaliate the way we did with regards to the Pearl Harbor Bombing. The President at the time was Franklin Delanore Roosevelt and there are allegations that he himself may be the reason that we entered the war in the first place. The United States received many warnings of the bo

Poverty “The war on poverty is not a struggle simply to support people, to make them dependent on the generosity of others,” was said in President Johnson’s State of the Union address on Jan. 8, 1964 (Johnson). Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to continue the unfinished work of President John F. Kennedy’s proposals on civil rights and taxes before his assassination on November 22, 1963 (

Proud To Be An American Many people today do not give much thought to what their country represents and why they should be proud to live in it. I am very proud to be an American and live in America. An American is someone who loves their country and the people in it, and also believes in bettering their own lives as well as the lives of those around them. I fill that since I live

Political Philosophies Of The Federalists Vs. The Democratic-Republicans The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans were the two major political parties of the early years of the United States' government. Although they were both dedicated to establishing a stable and independent nation, their political philosophies were at opposite ends of the spectrum. Thus, they disagreed on many

Populist Party The Populist Party in America in the latter part of the nineteenth century, was a major part of American history. It emerged as one of the major political parties. Although short-lived it accomplish many things. Its main objective was to get a president elected. The Populist Party was, mainly focused on farmers that were becoming second class to industrialization. The Popu

Presidency Of Andrew Jackson The Presidency Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson and his policies strengthened nationalism In the United States. As president his actions changed the nation into a more nationalistic country. Jackson was a man of the People. He strongly felt that the common man was the power behind government. There were many different aspects that mirror

Prohibition This essay deals with the Prohibition that was in effect in the United States between 1920 and 1933. The essay focuses on the reasons that the Eighteenth Amendment, which put Prohibition into effect, was eventually repealed. The thesis is that though the `Noble Experiment' had some good effects, the drawbacks, real and perceived eventually convinced Americans that the country

Prohibition: The Power Is In The People "The Power is in the People Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." (The United States Constitution: The First Amend