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    Native Son Richard Wright’s classical novel Native Son is a story about Bigger Thomas, a 20-year old black young African-American man, who lived in the Southside of Chicago. He lives in poor conditions Bigger Thomas physical appearance has affected his moral traits throughout the story. Because of his dark skinned color he is born with limited opportunities which causes him to become aggressive, not only angry but fears the white Americans who are overpowered of him and his people.…

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    1959, in the very modest town of Holcomb, Kansas. The story revolves around the two insensitive murderers, Perry Edward Smith and Richard Eugene Hickock, whom have had the past of growing up in completely opposite home environments from one another, and the detective Alvin Dewey, who goes out of his ways to try his best to capture these criminals. Although Perry and Richard seem to have very distinguished personalities, they are both are found in the same position of robbing the lives of the…

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    Although the word “Watergate” directly refers to the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C., it is an umbrella term used to describe a series of complex political events and scandals between the years 1972 and 1974. These events started when Richard Nixon ran for reelection (“Watergate”). In such a harsh political climate, a forceful presidential campaign seemed essential to the president and some of his key advisers. Their aggressive tactics included what turned out to be illegal espionage. In May…

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    From Celebrity Politics to American Politics Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Clint Eastwood; what do all of these names have in common; each one of them was a celebrity who become a part of American Politics. One might assume that most celebrities are more comfortable waiting to their unleash they’re strong views on politics when a gentile discussion occurs, but it seem that they do not do really anything to make change in favor of their views. However, throughout history a few…

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    students and injuries to nine others, following protests against President Nixon April 30th speech on the U.S move to expand the Vietnam war to Cambodia. The death at Kent University would have been averted if only the U.S president at that time (Richard Nixon) was open to dialogue with the leaders of the Vietnam on that largely decisive issue of the U.S ceasing operation in the Vietnam .In addition, dialogue is not meant to decide who wins or loose a protracted argument or issue argument but…

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    New President of the United States John F. Kennedy just after beating the Republican who is named as Richard Nixon by nearly a land slide of an election, in his spectacular speech emphasizes peace for the Americans and all nations. He establishes a unifying tone, which attracts the world audience. Mr. Kennedy uses various strategies to persuade his audience to trust in him as the new leader of the United States. Kennedy knows what he must prove to show that he can be the greatest president in…

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    With the talk about the upcoming presidential candidates, it is natural to look back at some of our nation’s best presidents to compare them to. One of the best and most admired presidents the United States has had is Ronald Reagan. The National Review (2015) looked back at Reagan’s presidency and why the example he set is still relevant to today’s world. Reagan “led a great American comeback” by revitalizing our military and restoring citizens’ American pride. He understood what Americans care…

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    Arlington Robinson’s poem, “Richard Cory,” is brimming with irony. The brilliant use of situational irony takes the seemingly perfect life of Richard Cory and surprises us all once we reach the last line of Robinson’s poem. In fact, this poem seems eerily similar to Robin Williams’ situation. Richard Cory and Robin Williams both appeared to have their lives together; both rich, always smiling and making other happy, and were both held to higher standards. However, much like Richard Cory, Robin…

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    The Doctrine Nixon put into place is very important in regards to U.S. history. The doctrine states “Supply weapons but not troops to countries fighting off communism. During his term in office president Nixon was extremely passionate about two specific policies that were very important to him both of which accumulated in 1972. He visited china in attempts to set into action the normalizing of the Peoples Republic of China. He also visited the Soviet Union, where he agreed to sign the first…

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    Ultimately from the beginning of the book the reader is well aware the outcome of the Clutter family. Capote writing structure allows him to build suspense leading up to these murders. He informs the reader that “At the time not a soul in sleeping Holcomb heard them—four shotgun blasts that, all told, ended six human lives.” (5). This builds suspense and confusion, leaving the reader questioning how four shotgun blasts could end the lives on six people. Furthermore, during Capote introduction of…

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