Joseph Joachim

Strategies of the U.S. and the Eastern German people protesting resulted in a Germany with more freedom and peace. The U.S. used careful methods of peace and negotiation which established capitalism to unite Germany. The Eastern people who protested gained traction as people began to believe “we could be free!”. After World War II Germany was vulnerable and up for grabs. The Soviet Union jumped at the chance to claim the land with a communist flag. They approached and settled in the east,…

Handel Vs. Bach Two of the greatest composers who still comfort us today, with their compositions are J.S Bach and G.F Handel. Their influence can be found in mainstream media throughout the world today. Their compositions can still be heard by anyone. Whether it be through: television commercials, opera concerts, or relaxation therapy. It is evident that their music has influence the lives of many people throughout the centuries. These two men were great through their unique styles of music,…

Gabriel Arana, a well known journalist that wrote for the Huffington Post, The American Prospect, and currently working as a Senior editor for Mic., recalled his experience with conversion therapy with a well known activist for conversion therapy, Joseph Nicolosi. Arana claim that, “ … while in therapy, I did not feel coerced into believing his theories. Like nuclear fallout, the damage came later, when I realized my sexual orientation would not change. I could have told Nicolosi about my…

McCarthyism established fear among Americans about the rise of communism within America. However, McCarthyism exploited an already feared thought of many Americans, making the situation even more tense than it was beforehand. Amidst fear of the rise of Communism in America, the article states, “In fact, the government’s efforts to stem the spread of Communism at home began well before McCarthy’s rise.”Consequently, McCarthyism invoked immense fear into next to everybody, turning neighbor…

Joseph McCarthy and Margaret Chase Smith were both Republican Senators that had strong opinions about communism. Even though they were both anti-communism, their opinions on communism in the USA were completely opposite of one another. In Senator McCarthy’s Lincoln Day speech to the Republican Women’s Club of Wheeling, West Virginia, he talked about how he thought his fellow senators needed to realize that communism is a quickly rising issue, while Senator Smith refutes McCarthy in her…

The Romantic had a heavy focus on the individual and their perspective, a huge contrast to the Classic era's previous emphasis on the kinship of mankind. Natural aspects and emotional dwellings were revered, as the era placed importance on one's identity (Kelley, 2013). Experimentation in the arts and music were encouraged at the time, rather than sticking to previously established conventions. At the same time, Nationalism was becoming a popular idea, as people felt a strong sense of identity…

famous classical composer Joseph Haydn. Many historians focus on Joseph’s life, but fail to recognize his younger brother’s famous works and successes. Often, Michael Haydn is known as “the younger brother of Joseph” making his brilliant pieces unnoticed and uncredited for. Michael Haydn, the Austrian composer, had a compelling history that influenced his music and works throughout his life. Michael Haydn was born in 1737 in Lower Austria. “His father…

Throughout history there have been many extraordinary music composers, the majority of them with a unique style and flare. European composers such as Beethoven, Mozart and Bach have gained exceptional recognition for their outstanding music, and have become some of the greatest composers of all time. However, we must also acknowledge and appreciate the art and music of other marvelous musicians. For instance, one of Latin America’s great composers born on December 31st, 1899 in Durango, Mexico…

Many archetypes stand out when contemplating what type of person the "Man of Steel" was. Far from a hero, closer to the villain, but definitely a mass manipulator. This, more so, because of how he used his power to brainwash his entire union. Starting from the lowest point growing up, to gaining all the power and ability to kill anyone he pleased with the snap of a finger. Juvenile Iosif… began his life underprivileged and emotionally damaged. He was born into a family of neglect, which most…

After reading the texts, “To what extent did the Cold War shape the American domestic life of the 1950s?”, and “Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”, written by Rod Serling. I discovered that Rod Serling never specifically cites the Cold War in his teleplay “Monsters”. Yet Mr. Serling portrayed throughout the story to illustrate a picture of paranoia, distrust, and fear that created an atmosphere of the United States during the Cold War. To begin with, the setting in the beginning of the of both…