Richard III

went down by saying, “Early in the morning of June 17, 1972, several burglars were arrested inside the office of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), located in the Watergate building in Washington, D.C. The prowlers were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret documents…In August…

The 1950s have always been portrayed as a perfectly painted picture, an era of traditionalism, prosperity, and conformity, however, as the 1960s ushered in the United States proved to be the complete opposite with recklessness, disillusionment, and protest. Many historians identify these two decades this way and it is completely true considering both social and political aspects of the 1950s and the 1960s are incredibly different. Political aspects in the 1950s were outstanding, the economy…

On 1972, several burglars were arrested inside the office of the Democratic National Committee, which at the time was located in the Watergate building in Washington, D.C. The intruders were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign. It was discovered they were caught while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret documents. Although Nixon maintained his innocence at first, he was guilty of covering the scandal up, which many frowned upon. Nixon…

As the elected leader of the United States, the President’s job is to represent the nation as well as the American people. Chief of state, chief executive, chief diplomat, and chief administrator define just a few of the various capacities the president is required to fill, all while maintaining a solid reputation and serving as a quintessential example of what it means to be an American. The citizens of the United States have consistently proven to have high expectations of the president,…

Protests from coast to coast, with a particular fire in Washington, D.C. and college campuses across the country, plead for the end of war and civilian destruction. President Richard Nixon wanted to continue South Vietnam war efforts, but felt pressure to end the war due to intense anti-war sentiments and continued casualties in Vietnam. Nixon gave in and started an exit plan with the National Security Advisor Henry Henry Kissinger…

Under Lock and Key No one president has been more controversial or complicated than Richard M. Nixon. He was man who fought an internal battle between his “light” and “dark” sides throughout his personal and political life. Ultimately the darkness is what overpowered his presidency and captured the attention of the American people. However, Nixon is not to be simplified into a villain, rather he is paradoxical figure who cannot be nailed down to a single archetype. Therefore his memorial must…

I am attempting to focus on the 1964 election, if JFK is running for re-election, and looking at major events and issue that would shape the election. I am still not sure what direct I want this paper, but does it flow well so far? A year before the 1964 election JFK and his camp were getting ready for his reelection campaign. They were in the early stages, but they have gathered plenty of information that could to his reelection. The trip to Texas in November 1963 was to get a feeling to how he…

The 1970’s was a strange and growing time. Music continued to explode with new genres of music such as disco, hip-hop, punk rock, and heavy metal. Some bands and music artist that emerged popular in the 70’s were David Bowie, the Bee Gees, Queen, James Brown, as well as Creedence Clearwater Revival (Peoples Hist.). The fashion was an ever changing thing of the 70’s. Some fashion trends that occurred in the 70’s were bellbottoms, tie dye shirts, flower power, and mod clothing. It was quite the…

It is reasonable to expect that with a common set of facts, two experts within a discipline with a high level of expertise will make similar conclusions. However, as is evident in society and the areas of knowledge, experts will reach a wide variety of varying opinions that result in disagreements. Within the area of history, there are many discrepancies that arise between the opinions of experts due to bias. How does bias affect knowledge within history? For example, while researching the Bay…

ad speaking in both English and Spanish about her husband plans. His speeches are added into the campaign ad so that those sitting around the television can hear his views on what to do for America. When making campaign ads against his opponent, Richard Nixon, Kennedy by using documented recordings of President Eisenhower that does not portray Nixon, the Vice President of the United States, as someone the President of the United States listens…