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In music article “Why Is Elvis Presley Still The King?” on April 4, 2009 Scott Simon, a host of Weekend Edition's occasional series "On the Couch," speaks with Adam Victor, author of The Elvis Encyclopedia (an A-to-Z guide to Presley's life), and Gordon Stoker, a singer in the superstar's backup band The Jordanaires, to discuss the legacy of the man still known as "The King." In the interview, there are also NPR's Sylvia Poggioli and Elvis’fans: Jerry Sailor of South Bend, and Tess Foley of New…

conveying repetitive phrases and appealing to patriotism and religion. The author is able to connect with his audience by his empowering tone and constantly sharing his vision for the future of this country. Green envisions how well the country could develop if they just acted on their, “love of country… of freedom… of civil and religious toleration.” The repetition of these principles depicts the logic behind their motives, which is that every individual…

debatable. If history has taught us anything, it is that the looting of many of the poor countries by rich nations and the damage done by colonization is a major contributing factor of poverty. Although Sachs does briefly acknowledge…

Russo 1 James Russo Mrs. Fallman 27 March, 2017 Social studies P.6. Was the United states Justified in going to war with Mexico The United States had thought they were justified in going to war with Mexico after everything the U.S. has done to Mexico. The newly elected president James K. Polk was the one who led an army into the lands of Texas and California, stealing it from Mexico. President Polk believed in the Manifest Destiny of the U.S. and thought it was God’s plan for the U.S. to take…

precedent as the first trade agreement between bordering economies in which the United States used its political muscle to negotiate a free trade arrangement with Canada and Mexico. With the rise of international business and globalization, weaker countries felt they needed to join regional trading blocs in order to compete and sustain economic growth. Trade became pivotal to the global economy due to increased awareness of the economic disparities amongst states resulting in the need for…

pursue internationalism to resolve global problems so that other countries may have the opportunities that we have living in Canada. However Canada should only pursue internationalism to a certain extent.Canada shouldn't put their own national interests to the side just to help other countries. Canada should also incorporate internationalism with the help and support of other countries because together they will impact the country they are helping in a greater way if they unite. I believe…

As any country music fan comparing Hank Williams Sr. and Willie Nelson was an interesting challenge. Both are country music idols noted for changing the industry. The lives of both legends have similarly beginnings, with times of struggle, and time of success. But what marks the difference in these two influential men was the means of how they ended up coping with fame of being in the lime light. The obvious place to start this comparison is with the beginnings of Hank Williams Sr., one of the…

to support a country who oppresses African Americans and other minorities. As Americans it is our duty to respect our country and those who fight for it. It is a dishonor for anyone to enjoy the freedom as an American, but not support the country and those who fight for our freedom. As Americans we should definitely stand during the national anthem unlike Colin Kapernick did and continues to do. Colin Kapernick said, “I am not going to stand up and show pride in a flag for a country that…

rock and blues with country music which gave him his own unique style of music. Hank’s father died when Hank was three. That didn’t stop him from being the country music star that he aspired to be. Hank started singing at many places and started to become well known. Little did he know, he would eventually be a famous songwriter and musician. Hank Williams, Jr. Bio | Hank Williams, Jr. Career Hank’s parents were Hank and Audrey Williams. Hank Jr. father was also a country music singer.…

center of globalization. American culture includes multiethnic societies and syncretic culture. America can use cultural experimentation in helping ideas flow more easily in and out of the country. Globalization therefore enhances American “soft power.” America creates many programs and ideas that other countries find very attractive, promoting the idea of U.S exceptionalism. “The United States plays a central role in all dimensions of contemporary globalization.” (438). Through globalization,…