Dwight D. Eisenhower

York, New York. Her parents were Anna Hall and Elliott Roosevelt. At a young age Eleanor mother and father died. She lived with her grandparents then went to boarding school at age fifteen. When she returned, she married her distant cousin Franklin D. Roosevelt. She had six children Anna, James, Franklin Jr., Elliott, the second Franklin Jr., and John. The first Franklin Jr., died of the flu at the age of seven months. Eleanor Roosevelt shows many heroic characteristics in her life such as…

Americans’ lives. His role during World War II established the United States’ leadership on the world stage. His 12 years in the White House set a precedent for the expansion of presidential power and redefined liberalism for generations to come” (“Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography”). FDR greatly changed the responsibilities and power as president. “By implementing a variety of innovative policies, FDR was able to pull the United States away from the brink of economic, social, and perhaps even…

one battle where everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action, and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. That front is right here at home, in our daily lives, and in our daily tasks. - President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 28 April 1942 Women Before the War: Before the war began women were mainly housewives, most did not work, and if they did they were more than likely not married. They would stay at home and cook, clean, take care of their children…

In the 1920s Americans were in the decade of prosperity and confidence. Towards the end of the 20’s was the start of the great depression that greatly affected everyone. That included business,government,economics,and many more. The groups that were changed drastically from the 1920s to the 1930s was the economy, women and african americans due to the great depression. The 1920s were the golden ages for the economy ,but after in the 1930s the economy faced a difficult struggle and government…

The Great Depression was a long term economic event that the American people experienced from 1929-1945. Many people were unemployed and unable to gain any incomes to support their families, leaving many homeless. Prior to the Depression, Herbert Hoover was elected in 1928 when the economy was still enjoying the Roaring Twenties. Hoover believed in three things which included rugged individualism, voluntary cooperation, and that the economy would experience had natural cycles. Hoover introduced…

The Great Depression, spanning from 1929-1939, was a period of great turmoil in the United States. A depression is a sustained, long term period in which the economy is failing. The Great Depression was caused by the collapse of the Stock Market and the failure of the Banks. The reason why the crash of the Stock Market was so impactful to our economy was because of the speculative nature of the Market. Many people bought stocks on margin, which meant that they only paid 10% for the stock while…

Women in World War II A woman wearing a red and white polka dotted bandana flexes her bicep with a determined look on her face. Her visage demonstrates the words printed above: “We Can Do It!” Rosie represents the most successful recruitment tool in American history and the most iconic image of working women during World War II. During World War II, the United States government printed up a propaganda poster that is famously known as “Rosie The Riveter.” World War II was the most significant…

Was the New Deal a success? Well it all started with the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a period of time when millions of people were losing their savings due to economic failures. It was also known as “Black Tuesday”. It was caused by the industry and agriculture involved in the city. In the industry, railroads were taken over by trucks, buses, and cars and everyone didn’t need that type of transportation anymore. Coal was lost 50% due to hydroelectric power, natural gas, and oil…

Genetic engineering is an alluring and powerful branch of science and technology. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines genetic engineering as, “the group of applied techniques of genetics and biotechnology used to cut up and join together genetic material...from one or more species of organism and to introduce the result into an organism in order to change one or more of its characteristics”. Genetic engineering has led to some of the most remarkable advancements in agriculture and medicine.…

Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal emerged amidst the greatest depression the country had ever seen. The president’s plan to provide relief, recovery, and reform seemed, at the time, the best option to end the period of economic downfall, and with the plan came a vast amount of change. However, despite the various programs that would alter America’s Laissez Faire government by supplying employment, establishing social security, and putting plans in place for further government intervention,…