Francis Ford Coppola

This week’s reading discussed the aftermath of Watergate, President Ford’s decisions, particularly in relation to Nixon, and the beginning of Reagan’s political career. Ronald Reagan started off as a sportscaster on the radio. After the Watergate scandal, Reagan continued to Nixon, who was claiming some of the reports were taken out of context. Reagan’s love for being a news caster helped prepare him for his political career by allowing him to be a socialite and using his love for public…

Olivia Plunkett Mr. Reader Impeachment 27 April 2015 After the Watergate scandal, former President Nixon was brought up on impeachment charges due to his involvement in the scandal. Many citizens called for the removal of Nixon from office, and he was brought up on impeachment charges, but resigned before there were any trials. According to the Constitution, a president “shall be removed from office for, and on conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Under…

In 1970, the Beatles break up, and a Palestinian group hijacks five planes. In 1971, the London Bridge is brought to the US and the UK changes their currency system to decimal systems for currency. In 1972, the Watergate scandal begins and pocket calculators are introduced. Also in this year, Mark Spitz Wins Seven Gold Medals. In 1973, the Sears Tower is built and the US pulls out of Vietnam. In 1974, the Terracotta Army is discovered in China and Mikhail Baryshnikov Defects. In 1975, the…

He also disagreed with the move by President Ford to pardon those who escaped the drafts during the Vietnam War. Reign publically blamed Ford for the deficits in the budget and called him a poor leader. Reagan criticized politicians and the federal government for being too powerful, too large and also too involved in the society. He did not…

Ford’s goals were primarily economic. Gerald Ford wanted to curb inflation because costs for goods were getting out of hand.In addition he vetoed 39 non-military bills just to focus on the economy. Once Gerald Ford had finished working on inflation, he then focused on the recession that was occurring in the economy. He also helped businesses in America by trying to reduce taxes. Gerald Ford’s presidency was very trying and unexpected. For one, he had to battle inflation. Then after he was done…

(Children and TV) There were some good effects that television brought to children. Programmers had advanced TV shows that could positively influenced children. Children and their parents would watch cartoons together when they went to the department stores every Saturday. Children found their new friends and their role models by characters in TV shows. (Purdy) "The Mickey Mouse Club” taught children meaningful moral lessons and promoted their self-esteem by providing them with positive role…

One of the best classic western films ever made by a director who was so versatile that many people might confuse him with other great western directors like John Ford or Anthony Mann, but Howard Hawks had an eye for character driven stories, had an expert sense of visual style, and knew how to use actors better than most. Hawks was one of those classic Hollywood directors that could easily orchestrate the action and compelling aspects that make a great western, and Red River is one. The film…

Throughout history, the world of politics has been continually rocked by salacious scandals which distract from a politicians’ ambitions and place magnifying glasses on their moral character. Benedict Arnold and Andrew Jackson are no different. Each man rose to prominence during the tumultuous period of the American Revolution and both witnessed as their resolute pursuits for power, respect, and, most importantly, honor, helped manufacture their societal disgraces in the aftermath. These…

A politician is someone who is involved in political affairs and voted by the public to be a leader for their community. In their position, they are able to make decisions and pass laws for the overall comfort of the public. The personal lives of elected representatives that run for office should be open to the general interests of the public. Once they make their debut as a candidate, they are putting themselves into the open sphere and it should not come as a surprise when their private life…

Like all presidents of the United States, Richard M. Nixon left behind a legacy. His diplomatic relations with China and the Soviet Union benefitted the United States in many ways. However, the Watergate scandal marred Nixon’s presidency and clouded over all the good that he had done for the country. If placed on a scale, Nixon’s successes would definitely outweigh his failures. Nixon’s actions concerning the United States’ foreign policy proved to be beneficial. During his administration,…