Out of The Blue: The Search for Truth The question has existed since man has walked the earth; are we left to exist in the universe alone? In this review, I will explore Mr. James Fox’s approach to this question and whether I think Mr. Fox has any validity in his documentary with the evidence he puts forth. Our journey starts with the Drake equation formulated by astronomer and astrophysicist Dr. Frank Drake in 1961, which states that there are 10,000 communicative civilizations in the milky way…
patriotic leader who had a plan to fix the economic problems carrying over from the 1970s. Jimmy Carter was running for reelection, and Americans overall were very unhappy with his leadership. Ronald Reagan emerged as his challenger, a former actor with great public skills and a plan. They elected Ronald Reagan in 1980 who had a controversial plan for fixing the U.S. economy, later dubbed “Reaganomics.” This is politics because it involved the actions of military. Israeli…
his neck. The third bullet hit a window in a nearby building. The fourth bullet hit Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy in the abdomen. The fifth bullet hit one of the limo’s windows and the sixth bullet ricocheted off of the limo and hit President Ronald Reagan in his chest under his left arm, one inch from his heart. Surrounding Secret Service Agents and police officers tackled Hinckley to the ground, forcing his gun out of his possession. Reagan was immediately pushed into the limo and the…
Did you know that Ronald Reagan even served as a student body president when he was in school? He had it in him since he was a child. He not only did that, he also was involved in many extracurricular activities. Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois, on February 6, 1911. After Graduating his interest career was entertainment, he even appeared in fifty films in Hollywood. Ronald later went on to serve two terms as governor of California. During his first term, Ronald froze government…
These days you cannot mention the city of Chicago and not hear a negative comment about the murder rate and drug activity. What many people fail to mention is that these “problems” did not happen overnight. These “problems” have been caused by several different issues that have plagued the city. In 1971, President Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” The term “war on drugs,” can be defined as a prohibition of illegal drug production, illegal drug trade, and illegal drug use. The way drug…
the people. Not run their lives.”(Google.com/Reagan Quotes). Growing up, Ronald Reagan learned from his mother and father the importance of hard work, charity towards others, and patriotism. Reagan’s presidency was one that impacted American lives. His idea on governmental power was for the people, he remained calm and cool throughout pressure, and impacted our domestic and foreign affairs. First and foremost, Ronald Reagan’s philosophy of governmental power was one that fought for the…
The 1980 Election and the Polarization of America Many people consider the 1980 presidential election to be one of the most influential in american history. The incumbent Carter didn’t have high approval ratings near the end of his presidency, but it seemed to have little effect on the polling, which Carter lead until November. Reagan won in a surprise victory rivaling even the 2016 election with its unexpected result. However, the 1980 election had a bigger impact than just deciding who would…
What is the percentage of change in Reaction Time as age increases? As people increase in age, their reaction time can change as well, either increasing or decreasing. If kids in different age groups measure their reaction time using a test online, then the percentage of change in reaction time will increase with age. There are an abounding amount of things that can affect how fast or slow someones reaction test time is, along with what happens to your body when it is measured and the process of…
At Tampico Illinois on the morning of February 6, 1911, at 4:16 Ronald Wilson Reagan was born(AstroDatabank.com). He attended a high school at Dixon, Illinois and worked his way through Eureka College, where he studied economics and sociology(History.com).. He played on the football team, and acted in school plays (History.com)..Reagan became a radio sport announcer. In Southern California-1937,Reagan did a screen test for Warner Bros (History.com). he got a contract in hollywood as an actor,…
Arguably, Ronald Reagan’s greatest legacy was his ability to connect with the people on all levels. Reagan was the 40th American president (Whitehouse.gov). His term extended from 20th Jan. 1981 to 19th Jan 1989. The supporters of Reagan’s policies say that he played a critical part in stimulating the economic growth of the U.S., strengthening the national defense of the country, bringing an end to the cold war, and reviving the Republican Party (Whitehouse.gov). However, his opponents claim…