Ronald Fisher

reasons for the actions taken by both Argentina and the United Kingdom. It is limited because there is some bias with the author being from and educated in Scotland. The second source is a journal article written by Jeane Kirkpatrick who was a part of Ronald Reagan’s cabinet serving as United States ambassador to the United Nations during the Falklands War. It is intended to give background information on the Falklands and primary source information about her fears and anxieties dealing with an…

When thinking of the 80’s as a narrative, we can easily see both sides. On one hand we have the triumph and redemption of the many issues that came to the fore front during this decade from the aids crisis to sexual crimes against women and children. Yet, we cannot over look the other narrative of reaction and selfishness that we see in the love of drama and love of greed, from all things that involved the mall to the drama of Wall Street. I think we can easily say that no one narrative call…

Thatcher’s speech to the Americans she conveys the belief that their former president, Ronald Reagan, was an outstanding leader who was able to keep an optimistic attitude during tough times. She supports this idea by describing what he was like in different situations, giving examples of his leadership, and by appealing to the Americans’ patriotism. At the beginning of her speech Thatcher is trying to describe Ronald Reagan as a great leader as well as courageous and able to deal with…

it. In the speeches by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, they use rhetorical strategies to convey their messages. In Tim O’Brien’s book The Things They Carried, rhetorical devices are found throughout his writing. Between these three different texts, rhetorical devices such as similes, personification, irony, and aporia are found throughout their writings as well as others. The authors use them to further expand their own personal purpose. President Ronald Reagan and his, “Evil Empire Speech,”…

American musician and songwriter Bruce Springsteen is considered to be one of America’s most talented rock artists. Much of his music consists of working class values and American culture. He rose to fame with his 1975 album Born to Run and became an even bigger sensation nine years later with his seventh album, Born in the USA. The album featured seven top 10 hits such including “Dancing in the Dark”, “Glory Days”, and “Born in the USA”. The album would go on to reach up to fifteen times…

Since 1969, America has seen an extensive range of presidents in terms of style, personality, rhetoric and overall demeanor towards the American people. A good deal of these qualities overlap in candidates who have won the election. For example most president-elects have said they have strong family values, support a strong American military, and promise to be tough on crime. While these stances have been pitched differently over the years, they all share the same basic ethos; reassurance. It…

resulting in high inflation that spanned Jimmy Carter’s presidency. The 1970s were considered a liberal era that transitioned to a more conservative mindset in the 1980s. This is in part due to the “Reaganomics” ushered in with former Hollywood actor, Ronald Reagan, as the 40th President of the United States. However, the public attitude of social disillusionment penetrated the public schools which “reflected the economic, racial, and social problems of the Unites States as a whole”…

Abstract I responded to a homicide scene that took place at a nearby gas station/convenience store at 0300 hrs. When I arrived, I was immediately briefed about what has taken place at this scene. There was a mother, a child, and an employee that witnessed the event. I was also informed that there was also a deceased on scene. Upon entering the crime scene the following evidence came to light: a dead body with a piercing created by a gun round, a lottery ticket that contained blood and smeared…

When Jimmy Carter ran in 1976 he came in making himself out to be an outsider that could come in and fix the entire mess in Washington. At the time America was in need of a strong leader and Carter answered this need by coming in with the slogan "A Leader, for a Change". Carter was less known that the other candidates, but he made himself through the challenge with a bound determination. Carter seemed to offer what America was looking for in a strong leader at the time. Carter as a newcomer…

The trial began on Tuesday, January 24, 1995. With such a strong case against Simpson, the prosecution made mistakes which the defense pounced on. The prosecution claimed Simpson committed the murders due to the fact that if he couldn’t have Nicole, then no one could. The prosecution brought forward a total of 72 witnesses; all of them stated that Simpson had the motive and opportunity to kill. In addition they introduced the substantial amount of evidence that linked Simpson to the crime, as…