Herbert Hoover

Refried Elvis is a swiftly paced parody that packs a Presley punch. With familiar tunes and modern jokes, it’s fun for the whole family. From beginning to end it’s as smart as it is funny, and guaranteed to entertain. I found the acting to be nearly impeccable, as all on stage seemed entirely committed to their characters, actions, and intent. No matter how serious or silly the scene, I found the believability to be there. While I found everyone believable, I found The General, played by…

Society if full of criminals, gangsters, and mob members. There are many laws set in place to protect citizens, but not everybody chooses to follow them. In the TV show, Sons of Anarchy, Jackson Teller, Vice President, is a part of a biker club that gets involved with the drug mafia and many other biker clubs. Every day they risk their lives and the lives of their families by being a part of this club. He does everything in his power to protect his wife, son, and mother. During the show his son…

J. Edgar Hoover was an intelligent man that used manipulation to his advantage and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to what it is today. Hoover worked for eight United States presidents and served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 48 years. Prior to the Federal Bureau of Investigation being under the jurisdiction of J. Edgar Hoover it was named the Bureau of Investigation (BOI). Several members of the Secret Service were hired to become the first agents of the…

Black Panther Party The Black Panther Party has become a symbol of empowerment for people all around the world. The group started out as one local chapter but soon became a force to be reckoned with. It was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966 in Oakland, California (Britannica Concise Encyclopedia). This was during a time when civil rights activists and African American communities were frustrated with the lack of progress that was occurring in desegregating public places. The…

The Most Damaging Spy to Penetrate the FBI What would drive someone to betray his or her country and become the worst spy to ever penetrate the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? Robert Hanssen had a loving family, great job, and respect from his peers. However, two years after starting at the FBI he began spying for other countries. No one suspected Robert Hanssen of being a traitor; he worked hard at his job, showed up early for work, and stayed late when he needed. Throughout all…

America in the 1960’s was an extremely important time for civil rights activists nationwide. The South was an especially difficult area for most activists to achieve much change and racist tendencies still remained alive in the minds of most native born white Americans. The movie Mississippi Burning attempts to convey the true story of the murder of three civil rights activists within Southern America during this time period but misses the mark on a few key ideas and important details.…

It is in every human nature to work, however, people tend to overwork for many reasons and it can take a hold of their health, family and life. In the book Gig, two individuals discuss how their lives were being affected by how much time and commitment to their work demands. Overwork can affect people in different ways and it can affect the individual’s relationship between their loved ones. In the article, “Working to Live or Living to Work” by Ronald J. Burke discusses about four factors or…

The 1920’s brought a far-reaching change in USA. Inventions, women’s rights and xenophobia prevailed. Because immigrations were a serious fear for people. Originally the word xenophobia comes from the Greek words “xénos”, its meaning is 'the stranger ' and 'the guest ' and “phóbos”, meaning 'fear ' (“Xenophobia”). So it caused a violent group named “Ku Klux Klan”, Red Scare and a book named The Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy. Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a violent group with a long…

The world knows Walt Disney as the epitome of animation. His movies are known just as well throughout the world, but he is not known for his political dealings. J Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI during the Cold War, is not known for his effects on Hollywood. During the Cold War, both of these men dabbled in areas that they were not experts in. During the Cold War, Walt Disney started a more political angle to get more recognition for his work and more profit for his studio, to combat…

THEO presents as an action, thriller with a sci-fi element. The idea of a boy with a special genetic code that might be the answer to curing illness has merit. This type of plot is always a nice setup for action and conflict. It also has the opportunity to explain solid moral issues about immortality and the advances of science. There are solid themes about survival. The strength of this script is the character of Theo. He’s an easy protagonist to care about and root for. The idea of him living…