Ida B. Wells

century was the age of social change ranging from equal rights to popular music. World War II has allowed has allowed America to finally break free from the Great Depression. There was much focus on the industry part of society and America was kept well busy. What was almost hidden behind this era was those who lived in poverty. There seemed to be a large gap between the rich and the poor at this time. The wealthy were a big part of the ever growing business industry whereas the poor were made…

On January 26, 2016, I went to an uncommon hour hearing of “What is Dr. King’s Legacy Today” presented by two professors and three Franklin and Marshall College students. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in speaking truth to power, standing up against racial injustices, ending fear within the black community, mitigating the effects of white supremacy on the black people, and creating a safe, caring, and unified environment where every individual had the power of voice. He gave his people the…

The United States started sending troops to Vietnam under the John F. Kennedy administration. The Vietnam War, however, lasted longer than the Kennedy administration due to his horrifying assassination near the end of 1963. Kennedy’s successor, Lyndon B Johnson, was the first president to order “the first real combat by American troops.” After President Johnson’s term, Richard…

Introduction The beat example to describe the freedom of this county which is anthem of the United States of America at best demonstrate a meaning of the nation and purpose of the state. It is called to advocate freedom, justice, and equity. Impartiality has been a reason why people tried to come to America and build their lives here during hundreds of years. Their American was not a material wealth or comfortable living conditions but a chance to be free. Freedoms The United States has been…

In the late 40s ' and 50 's promulgated by politician and intellectuals, as well as white middle and upper class Americans. This widely held believe consisted of multiple economic, political and social ideas that were based on the growing wealth and power accumulated by the U.S. after World War 2 and the creation of the atomic…

The thirty-fifth president, John F. Kennedy, became well known for many reasons such as “his youth, wit, charm, and Hollywood looks, the president captivated the nation” (Overview:Inaugural). Kennedy had political experience, once he was elected for president he didn’t have a hard time adjusting to the job. He later on proved to his country that he was determined to give his country courage to move their native land toward peace and prosperity. “On the sunny, snow-covered afternoon of January…

open. As American soldiers continuously spend their money in the vulnerable and weak South Vietnamese economy, prices would increase up to “170 percent during the first two years of buildup” (Herring, 197). However, the opposite effects occurred as well. As American troops pulled out of Vietnam, the loss of American spending had disastrous effects on the vulnerable…

Since the discovery of TV and the advancement of electronics, society has become a media saturated environment. Through the use of computers, televisions, and cell phones people are surrounded all day by news and entertainment. However, TV commercials are the only aspect of presidential campaigns where the candidates have ultimate control over their images. Script, editing, performance, and visuals are utilized by TV commercials to refine a candidate’s primary campaign points into smaller…

Martin Luther King, Jr. uses his powerful voice throughout his works to draw on the hearts of his audience by tapping into their moral compasses. King has an impressive understanding on the influence that the argumentative appeal, ethos, has on his readers. By using ethos, King is able to appeal to the character of every single one of his readers. This allows his works to seem more personal, therefore resulting in a bigger influence on his audience. In “The American Dream” and “Letter From…

only through the cooling lens of a TV camera. I knew the statistics: so many dead, so many bombs dropped. But seeing in person, driving past dozens of devastated buildings, was far more emotional, even in the dark.” (Zimmerman 260). President Lyndon B. Johnson refused to lose Vietnam, and he feared losing Vietnam would send them in the direction as China. In 1960, Viet-Cong rebels from south revolted causing the election to be Ho Chi Minh was a part of. In 1962, John F. Kennedy sends 16,000…