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The United States has welcomed immigrants during times of both expansion and positivism, however, during times of both economic stagnation and uncertainty, the anti-immigration sentiment does seem to rise accordingly. The 1850’s gave rise to a movement of political opposition to immigration in the United States called Nativism (Oakes 2013). Although immigration has always been a controversial and disputed issue in the country, the rise in the number of immigrants presented an opportunity for the…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd American president who led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. Throughout his time, he had polio in 1921 which put him in a wheelchair most of his adult life. Roosevelt was born on January 30,1882, in Hyde Park, New York. Roosevelt was the only child and was educated only about government until 14. He went to Gorton School for Boys and graduated in 1900. During World War II, FDR was a commander in chief who helped develop a…

Korea has been around since 3000 B.C.E. to 2333 B.C.E. It was around the 1830s and on where immigration to America was starting to happen. 1882 was the year Koreans began to migrate to America more frequently and consistently. Asians immigrating to the U.S. occurred in three main waves, as a result of the different wars and treaties; each wave brought in new ideas and items with them. By the 1830s, Koreans started immigrating to Hawaii. They chose Hawaii as a place to live in due to the…

Political activist and historian Howard Zinn once said, “Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.” His views on peaceful resistance relate to those of Martin Luther King Jr. during the United States civil rights movement, Mahatma Ghandi in India’s push for independence, Nelson Mandela during the South African apartheid, and my own. Peaceful resistance is critical to make substantial changes within the government. In pursuit of successfully…

of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society at Harvard Business School and a lifelong train enthusiast, has written several books and numerous articles on American railroad history. The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc., founded in 1921, is the oldest railroad history organization in North America, and among the first anywhere to pursue formal studies in the history of technology. The Society promotes research and encourages preservation of documentation and photography of…

James was captured by the nazi’s when he was studying beta radiation in Berlin. He came back to england after being held captive by Germany, James went to college at the University of Cambridge. Where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in June 1921. He was Ernest Rutherford's assistant of research at Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. University of Cambridge was one of the top centers for the study…

Maurice Rocket Richard Maurice Rocket Richard Was one of the most iconic figures in hockey history.Maurice Rocket Richard was born on August 4th 1921.He died May 27th 2000.Maurice Rocket Richard Became the first to score 50 goals in 50 games.The 50 goals in 50 games was a remarkable feat that solidified His status as a superstar. Maurice Rocket Richard was quickly recognized for his blazing speed and powerful shots.Maurice Rocket Richards actual name is Maurice Richard but he got rocket in at…

What makes someone a game changer? Game changers are people who make an impact on the world. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is a game changer. Franklin D. Roosevelt, most commonly known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States and served for four consecutive terms (Franklin D. Roosevelt). One of Franklin’s greatest accomplishments during his presidency was the creation of the Social Security system which is still in effect to this day. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born January 30, 1882 at…

Erin’s Selections (27) Sterling Silverware (13 - Erin) The Sterling Silverware belonged to and was cherished by your maternal grandmother, Jean Florey (Brown). In the late 1940s, as a young single woman she worked in a jewelry store and purchased the sterling silverware piecemeal with portions of each paycheck. As with most women of that era, Jean looked forward to marriage and being a housewife. Once in that role, she took pride in meticulously setting a beautiful formal dining table…

likewise showed them how to peruse. In 1920, Carver conveyed a discourse to the new shelled nut cultivators in relationship in America. This discourse was to shield the new American industry from imported harvests. Carver affirmed before congress in 1921 and the tax was passed in 1922. In 1923,…