History of Oklahoma

Jersey, to Europe, to Hawaii, the USS Oklahoma would show its qualifications and abilities to accomplish many of the tasks given to it and its crew through its 25 years in naval service. Stationed in Pearl Harbor, the USS Oklahoma was set as a defense for the Pacific against any possible invading forces. Being in service for 25 years and being renovated for 3 of those years, it was believed that the Oklahoma would be a solid defense against the invading enemy forces. Unfortunately, this would be proven wrong in early December of 1941. From its commissionnement in 1911 to its loss in in 1947, the USS Oklahoma left a legacy of greatness with its many missions that paved the way for the future of naval warfare. In the midst of World…

For this assignment, I decided to attend a training session at Oklahoma Blood Institute, at 901 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Since I am interning at Oklahoma Blood Institute as a Human Resource Assistant, I felt as though this was the perfect opportunity for me to get a better understanding of the non-profit organization. At Oklahoma Blood Institute, they offer their employees training on phlebotomy technology, component manufacturing laboratory and testing laboratory processes and…

There has been a rapid change of form that is quickly changing NBA finals predictions from experts throughout the country. The change of form involves both teams in the Western Conference. While many people thought the Golden State Warriors were the only reasonable answer to the question who will win the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made it clear people may have rushed to judgement. Going into the conference semis against the San Antonio Spurs, it looked as though it would take a…

1. Title of the Lesson: The Oil Boom in Oklahoma 2. Instructional Unit: Oklahoma After World War II 3. Target Audience (Course & Grade Level): Oklahoma History/ 9th Grade 4. Time Requirement/Duration of lesson: 2 Class days/ 60-minute class times. 5. Introduction or Rationale (Significance) of the lesson: During the lesson students will be introduced to the economic impact of fossil fuels, the development of Tulsa as the “Oil Capital of the World”, oil reserves (Anadarko Basin), and how…

Act, Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (Reese and Loughlin, 62) Then the oil boom hit Oklahoma. The first oil find was an accident searching for salt near Salina in 1859 and it would take three more decades before drilling for oil was done purposely (Reese and Loughlin, 62). Bartlesville – Dewey oil field discovery, 1896, launched Oklahoma into the first oil boom; By 1920, Oklahoma was the largest oil producer in the world, created a record 278 million barrels of oil in 1927…

of Modern Music and Culture in the Oklahoma Ozark Foothills, The Oklahoma Ozark area is a physical and cultural transition zone between the Great Plains and the eastern woodlands. This area has been considered home to many of the Cherokee people since their removal by U.S. soldiers and settlers beginning in the 1820s (pg. 239). The Cherokees has lived in the Oklahoma Ozark area longer than any other ethnic group compared as of currently. The Cherokees not only brought unique cultural attributes,…

Sixteen GEAR UP students from McAlester High School recently traveled to Edmond to tour the University of Central Oklahoma. UCO Service Representative with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Gina Hickey welcomed the students on campus and discussed admissions requirements as well as Academic and Leadership Scholarship information. Hickey noted that when students apply to the University, the application includes questions which could qualify students for these scholarships. Students were…

“Tim McVeigh is the epitome of a lone wolf, but even a lone wolf still has to be part of something that gets them to that point” (Michels, RetroReport). The Oklahoma City bombing was an act of domestic terrorism that occurred on April 19, 1995, when a truck loaded with explosives was detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It was the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history to date, taking 168 lives and injuring hundreds more, shocking the nation and leading to a…

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History of Battleships Over the the course of history several things have changed. However, battleships have mostly stayed the same due to the technology and material that is put into manufacturing the vessel. A Battleship is a large reinforced warship with a main battery consisting of large caliber guns. Battleships were made for a plethora of reasons like defending the ocean, also to protect the safety of others. Battleships are made for different purposes and can be different sizes.. During…