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The 1981 film Raiders of The Lost Ark (Paramount 1981) shows Indiana Jones on the search for the Ark of the Covenant. However, the Ark of the Covenant has been around much longer than 1981. According to the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant has been in existence since the time of Moses and the Israelites' exodus of Egypt. The Bible further explains the Ark was created according to instructions given to Moses by God. After its completion, the Ark was carried by its staves in advance of the people or…

"The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. It is a crisis of confidence." Jimmy Carter was the 39th presidential of the United States of America. During his presidency he gave this speech to address an energy issue the nation was facing. In his speech he states the issues, gave points, and suggested solutions which he practiced throughout his presidency. Background of Jimmy Carter Carter was born at the Wise Hospital in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924. As a kid Carter went to public…

The Searchers, a film directed by John Ford (1956) is a classic American Western featuring America’s original cowboy John Wayne. In the film, the main protagonist Ethan Edwards comes home to Texas after fighting for the Confederacy in the Civil War. Both John Ford and John Wayne depict Ethan Edwards as an extremely isolated, bitter, and misunderstood character. When Ethan finally comes home from the war he mistakes one of his brother’s children for another child that has since full grown in…

To honor our past president, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister of Great Britain, delivered a eulogy to the American people on June 11th 2004. As the prime minister of Great Britain, Thatcher spoke respectfully of Reagan and their deep friendship they had, symbolizing the tight relationship between America and Great Britain. Thatcher delivers this eulogy in the purpose of praising Reagan for his great accomplishments, including saving america. With patronizing and…

If there’s a listing of the most popular sports car in America, then there’s a big chance that the Chevrolet Camaro will lead that list. Sure, you have the likes of Corvette, Mustang and the Challenger, but there’s no denying the playful appeal of the Chevy Camaro that transcends age and class. Did you know that the Camaro has the most number of fans on Facebook with more than 1.8 million fans? In terms of sales, the Camaro has consistently topped the list for years. Even if the Camaro starts at…

Climbing into the cockpit of Shelby American's 50th Anniversary Daytona Coupe is very much like like going back in time. only it's a bit more comfortable. Only, this time it’s a bit more comfortable. The steering wheel has a fat leather rim metal spokes and a metal badge at its center. The dashboard looks like a '60s-era science project with plainly labeled knobs and switches set into a flat black surface. The only clues that this is a modern vehicle and not a 1965 race car are the switches for…

President Richard M. Nixon (1968-1974), by all accounts was one of the most successful champions of the American people. He eventually kept every promise he made to the public. Whereas, in reality President Nixon will forever be remembered as the most corrupt man in charge. Between the scandal of Watergate and its subsequent investigations that ultimately lead to his resignation, and eventual pardon. President Nixon’s contribution shall forever be shadowed. John F. Kennedy, a man, a myth, and…

Preliminary Statement This reflective piece identifies the main source of corruption to be power. The references I have mainly linked this to are the police force and political leaders as they are some of the most powerful and influential people on the planet. The form of writing taken in this paper is an opinion article. I chose this because it 's an interesting form of writing and it allows me to voice my opinion better on this topic. I have used rhetorical questions to make this paper more…

When the year of 1969 approached, the turbulence and tumult of the 1960s began to finally subside. Richard Nixon’s presidency slowly started to regain control in America, as protests, violence, and civil unrest all decreased in the time Nixon was president. Nixon’s fresh new ideas abut running the country primarily stemmed from his “apprenticeship” with former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, although many of Nixon’s policies were revolutionary in their own right. The response of the public to…

Exploitation Leading to a Worse Tomorrow A new president is elected every four years to run our nation, represent the country, and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The President of the United States acts as the most powerful man in the world and therefore, we must place our trust into his hands. When the society discovers that their elected president becomes untrustworthy and secretive , a bond is broken. The Watergate Scandal of Richard Nixon and the most notorious political…