Derek Catsman and Thomas Bruscino are distinguished and reliable authors who in two of their recent works- addressed the past intolerance white americans showed towards a different race(s) in the nineteenth century. Thomas Bruscino wrote, A Nation Forged in War, to tell the tale of how an awful situation led America to gradually accept and appreciate ALL americans. Bruscino next applies this knowledge and analyzes how this unification happened. Next, Derek Catsman expresses his views about one of the most famous protests of the civil rights movements; the freedom rides. In this he reveals the shocking mistreatment african americans faced during the reconstruction era.…
Introduction: The unique contents of 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America are due to the fact that the dates included are not one’s whose impact are generally viewed as profound. The overall message of the book is what it means to be an American. These are some of the dates that make the country what it is today and define the American experience.…
This day became an unofficial holiday of sorts for all of Harlem. Many black school children were dismissed from school so that they could attend the parade. The parade became a marker of African American service to the nation, a frequent point of reference for those campaigning for civil rights. Herbert Hoover, head of the Commission for Relief in Belgium famously said, “This parade ushered in the Harlem Renaissance and the New Negro”. However, change was far from instantaneous.…
Civil or not? The Civil War occurred on 1861 in America and was fought for the American people and citizens. Although the war was fought for the citizens and was named ‘Civil’ only one group of the citizens, either the Union or the Confederate, won what they desired. So was the Civil War civil? Between the Union and Confederate existed several opposing opinions, which led to the Civil War. Some of these issues were the different types of economic structures, perceptions of equality and freedom, and the conflicting viewpoints on states rights and national powers.…
On the other hand, the selection, "Land of the Free" does not go out and specifically say that it is on this specific day, but the author says things such as, "The warm summer air sifts through the red, white, and blue streamers hanging from unlit streetlights," (Paragraph 1). This demonstrates that the main idea of them is Fourth of July. To pinpoint another…
The “Star Spangled Banner”, an immensely popular song, portrayed the proud and proud and patriotic feelings in the American flag especially in phrases such as “…gave proof through the night that our flag was still there…” Nationalism was present in works of art as well as seen in Document 3, John Krimmel’s depiction of a Fourth of July celebration. Krimmel’s painting portrays how people gathered together to rejoice in their country’s independence and to share in mutual feelings of patriotism using images such as soldiers dancing with their arms around each other to show the sense of unity that emerged among the people and people of all races and…
On July 4th, 1776, America was granted their independence from King George. Most importantly during this era,thousands of innocent Africans were being stolen from their own country and housed into a slave ship. After the many days of sailing sea, the new American property was brought to a new world and sold as if they were animals. Andrew S. Bibby (2014) says, "On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass- once called America's most famous fugitive slave- delivered a speech to the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, N.Y. His oration is often considered a radical denunciation of America's political tradition; he characterized the Fourth of July as a hypocritical sham from the point of view of the millions living in the country who were still enslaved" (Bibby, p.1).…
The Lasting Effects of Paul Revere’s Ride “Paul Revere’s Ride,” a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, describes an event that made a lasting effect on the history of America as a country. However, the effects are not just limited to the borders of America, for example, Britain was defeated by the American army, so Americans were no longer subject to the British crown. Inside the borders of the United States, the effects were much different. Some of them are obvious, like the fact that America was liberated from the British, and that the midnight ride helped warn the farmers so the militia could defeat the opposing army.…
It was a celebration of the “Southern White strength and the power of the White”. On the Backstory podcast, it was said that the people of this celebration acted as if they, “didn’t know they had lost”. America should not stand for this view of white supremacy. It declares equality to all, no matter the race.…
Although this was a very significant celebration, it had its ups and downs. Williams states ‘’by the early 1900s, there was a decline, mostly due to economic and cultural changes. Hard times forced many Blacks to head North to find work’’ (qtd.in Williams 1). This didn’t stop African Americans from fighting for this national holiday, there began a campaign in Washington D.C. which brought back interest in Juneteenth (Williams 1).…
After the end of World War I, Americans began to feel a distinct lack of national identity. They felt disconnected from their past and were unsure where the future was taking them. Compared to their European counterparts with their long and rich history full of art and literature, Americans felt that their country was inferior and provincial. A call to restore the American pride rose from the ranks of writers and artists, demanding the creation of a new history of the United States, one that would provide a worthy foundation of people, places, and events for American artists to draw inspiration from. They responded enthusiastically, excited to shake off the chains of worldly influence and forge ahead to create a new identity for America filled…
Frederick Douglass, who spent twenty one years of his life as a slave, devised the speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of July. In his speech, he acknowledges many of his viewpoints of what he thinks about the Fourth of July, along with what the slaves think as a whole about the Fourth of July. At the beginning of the speech he welcomes the audience and asks many rhetorical questions. Douglass’s first paragraph is innocent enough. However, he plunges into his second paragraph with harsh words and questions that demand an answer.…
The American Revolution changed and impacted our history. The revolutionary left it’s mark in history and a few familiar names and holidays including The 4th of July, Pulaski Day (Illinois), The Philadelphia 49ers, The New England Patriots, and much more. Towns, sports teams, schools, streets, countries, and even family names can be traced back to the American Revolution (Background Essay). Before the revolution, there was extreme changes in the political system, social system, and the economic system. Due to these changes, the American Revolution was seen as a radical change; because of the ending of slavery, and the equality of women.…
Throughout the excerpt “What, to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” the author Frederick Douglass employs rhetorical devices such as logos, ethos, and syntax to demonstrate how the white American was repressive towards the black Americans and how the white Americans dehumanize the slaves. He also expresses how ironic it was to have chains on the neck in one place while the Americans celebrate their freedom from the British. In the excerpt, Douglass implies logos to complement the white American on how they torture the slaves physically and mentally. An example of this action is in the first paragraph: “Whose chains, heavy and grievous yesterday……
“What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” On July 4, 1852, Frederick Douglas delivered his “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” speech. At the time this speech was delivered, Douglas was merely an escaped slave who had been taught to read and write by his slave owner’s wife. He used his gift of literacy to fight for the God-given rights of both African-Americans and women. In “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July,” Douglas cunningly uses bold diction and formatting in order to emphasize to his mostly white audience points of conviction concerning slaves.…