H W Longfellow Essay

Some of the most prevalent issues of current society come from the constant threat of terrorism. Until more recently though, the word terrorism did not command the same respect that it does today. Before the attacks of September 11th, 2001, the Congress’s various intelligence committees barely ever held meetings to discuss the topic (Miller). However, after the attacks, the threat of terrorism appeared in many situations. This threat did not just intimidate the government though. Afraid to…

In the self-composed drama, “Concussion”, Will Smith is Dr. Bennett Omalu, a Nigerian forensic pathologist who discovers a disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is commonly associated to football players who were exposed to recurrent violent blows to the head, depending on their position in the field. While working at the Pittsburgh coroner's office, Dr. Bennett comes across the dead body of the former Pittsburgh Steelers center, Mike Webster, who died miserably in his…

White Blue/You will be sorry that you messed with the USA” (Spotify). When this unthinkable attack happened, we saw bravery through the selfless service of our commander in chief, our U.S. Military and the first responders. Our 43rd President, George W. Bush became a wartime president on the day of 9/11/2001. Mr. Bush showed bravery…

Within his first year as president, George W. Bush experienced the single most deadly conflict on U.S. soil in the history of the nation. On the morning of September 11th, a series of attacks in New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania left nearly 3,000 Americans dead and shook the foundations of the nation. In his national address that evening, Bush ultimately mourned the loss suffered by the United States and sympathized with those directly impacted by the violence. Although the…

Brian: Good evening everyone and tonight we look how real estate billionaire mogul Donald Trump became America’s first postmodern president, mocked and then broke every rule about how to run for office. John: That’s right Brian, Trump’s long road to the White House, as a crass, arrogant, buffoonish, ruthless, and mean-spirited individual. He made fun of his opponents’ intelligence or physical appearance, delivering insults with the zest of a poor comedian. Tim: "Make America Great Again." The…

SGT Gonzalez Gaberio Instructor Name: SSG Gossett 11C Advanced Leaders Course 19 July 2016 Operation Anaconda Operation Anaconda took place in early March 2002. Not to be confused with the Anaconda Plan. CIA Paramilitary Officers, working with their allies, attempted to destroy al-Qaida and Taliban forces. The operation took place in the Shahi-Kot Valley and Arma Mountains southeast of Zormat. This operation was the first large-scale battle in the United States War in Afghanistan since the…

There are many disputes debating on whether the Patriot Act should be legal or not. The Patriot Act’s purpose is to “[make] it easier for the government to obtain the orders and allowed for greater coordination among intelligence agencies and law enforcement”(Philadelphia, par 14). But at what point is obtaining information from the American citizens too far? The issue for this debate is does the Patriot Act violate the people's rights. This debate has been going on since 2001 as some view the…

On September 11th 2001, the United States had been confronted with what was considered the greatest national tragedy in recent history. Many Americans were jarred, if not terrified upon learning the Twin Towers of New York City were attacked by four hijacked airplanes, led by a foreign terrorist group. With his country in full panic, President Bush had to not only reassure the people at large, but inform them of what transpired, what will be done in response, and how similar attacks will be…

Background On Sunday, November 7, 2010 the cruise ship, Carnival Splendor, departed Long Beach, California for seven-day, six-night cruise touring the Mexican Riviera; with stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Carnival Splendor was to arrive back in Long Beach with its 3,200 guests and 1,167 crew members on Saturday, November 13. On Monday, November 8, 2010 at 6:00a.m., a fire erupted in the aft engine room. The Splendor operates on six diesel engines, three in the…

The theory of “just war” is a war that morally and religiously justifiable. The War in Afghanistan performed by the American military is considered a “just war.” The war was declared after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. This is considered a “just war,” because the United States government ordered the attack, the al-Qaeda attacked the United States first, and most people had the right intention when fighting. The War in Afghanistan is not considered sinful. The first reason that the…