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Pearl Harbor Address December 7th, 1941. Most Americans today know that date to be significant because of the tragic events that took place at Pearl Harbor. War was ravaging across Europe all while the United States remained calm. That is, until Japan carried out a surprise attack on America’s beloved Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii was America’s little slice of paradise, and so many Americans became eager for revenge. This address took place a day after the events at Pearl Harbor, and was…

The Hawaiian Department had received a warning about the possibility of increased aggression, following the U.S. placed sanctions on Japan. The Navy, on October 16th, 1941, sent Admiral Kimmel the message; however, Washington disagreed with the Navy's alarm. Therefore, the War Department sent a supplementary message to General Douglas MacArthur and General Short that stated, "Tension between United States and Japan remains strained . . . no abrupt change in Japanese foreign policy appears…

I like vegetables and fruits a lot, of course along with rice. I don 't care if it 's little bit salty, oily or fatty or fatty food I ate, sometimes with soda, if there is a gathering. I drank beer, wine and hard liquor with some uncooked meat. I know vegetables and fruits contain a lot of vitamins and mineral. However I am puzzled about why I have arthritis, pain in my knees, on my wrist and joints on my fingers, I also feel pain in my chest and easily get tired as well as poor digestion. I…

The period of American Imperialism between 1891 and 1916 improved not only American industrial growth, but the location of lands we acquired (such as Hawaii) gave us an advantage in world wars that proved to be critical. Many of the justifications given for this period of American Imperialism were reasonable and some were not. The idea of raw materials and new markets for American manufactured goods was an unrelenting force that took America out of its isolationist state, and for good reason.…

The telegraph services were still operational the day off the attack on Pearl Harbor, but in the immediate aftermath of the attack, martial law was in force on Oahu, thus restricting the use of the telegraph (Prange 112). Once reaching the news bureau, it would be distributed to the media which, as that time, meant printed newspapers and radio, which most Americans getting first word of the attack, either via…

Spencer Kasulis Comprehensive Diversity Analysis United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is a long-standing American company with a rich culture and history. The legacy of UPS started in 1907, 108 years ago, in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is home to a few other industry giants as well, the likes of Starbucks and Amazon. Jim Casey, the father of UPS, started the American Messenger Company (AMS), which was appropriate for the kind of business that began in 1907 but has quickly evolved to the world’s…

On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. On that catastrophic day thousands of unaware and unarmed Americans died. This attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. to their breaking point and immediately brought us into the Second World War. The events leading up to this horrific event are not always as cut and dry as one might think, and the question of whether or not the attack on Pearl Harbor could have been prevented is something that every American should ponder.…

Daughter to the Sky A non-fiction essay as lived by Cinnamon Spear I was born a daughter to the sky. Vast expanses overhead have become my breath. My family and I would sit amongst prairie hills studded with pine trees, consuming countless sunsets. You could see for miles and miles. The sky would flow from a crisp blue to a subtler shade of purple. Passionate pinks and oranges would come just out of that finally resting upon a vibrant yellow source. I caught myself thinking once, “This…

“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan” (American). President Roosevelt said this the day after Japan decided to bomb Pearl Harbor. The bombing of Pearl Harbor affected America in a bad way because there were many causalities as well as many ships lost. The attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, was a tragic event in American history.…

In the summer of 2015, I was saddened to learn the cancellation of the 2015-2016 Executive RN program due to low interest. With this disappointing news, I enrolled and took classes at the University of Hawaii (UH) at West Oahu (WO) with the intention of completing my upper division course requirements for the Executive RN program or obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration (PUBA). Either way, I viewed this action as a win-win situation. In the spring…