Roswell, New Mexico

On July 4, 1947 a crash containing unknown debris in Roswell, New Mexico would lead countless individuals to believe that UFO’s are real. The question what really happened during this incident has been controversial for a long while. Various individuals claimed to have believed a UFO landed in Roswell in 1947, but many also question what really happened. The Roswell Incident of 1947 is one of the most fascinating UFO events in history. On the night of July 3rd there was a great downpour outside of Roswell, New Mexico. A local rancher, William “Mac” Brazel, heard numerous loud crashes outside of his house. Due to the storm, he ignored the noise and continued on with his nightly duties. The next morning, as Mr. Brazel and daughter Bessie were out doing their routine after a storm hits, they came across something unusual. The Brazel’s noticed a weird trench and bundles of debris spread throughout his pasture. Mac claimed the wreckage was “scattered over a patch of land about a quarter mile long or so, and several hundred feet wide” (Todd). He was unable to identify the metal objects and took as many pieces as he could back to his shed to further examine the metal. After hours of inspecting, Mr. Brazel decided to call upon a family, The Procters, who also presided on the ranch. The Procters informed Mac there were UFO tracings being done around Roswell the last four days. Startled, Mac…

In 1947 an usual event took place. It was said that a farmer found the debris of a UFO in his sheep pasture in Roswell, New Mexico, but other beliefs say that it was a weather balloon launched off by the U.S. Military. This is what commence of the Roswell UFO case. Looking over the starting of the case, and the different testimonies, this all leads up to the modern day thoughts and beliefs people had and still have to this day on aliens and UFO cases. It was the summer of 1947 when the debris…

Group 8 American Media Dr. Foss 11 November 2014 Roswell July 8th 1947 On July 8th 1947 an unidentified flying object crashed at a ranch in Roswell, New Mexico. The owner of the ranch has remained officially unnamed, but witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot. Initially Mr. Wilmot decided not to let anyone know what he saw thinking that a sight like that was seen by someone else. He eventually told the officials at the RAAF (Roswell Army Air Field) of what he had seen. Eventually when word spread of…

the infamous Col. Kit Carson of the 1860’s, who believed that it was “right and honorable to kill the Indians with any means”, in order to gain for the civilization. Carson prided himself on the senseless murder of the Navajo people, as well as on the economic destruction of their lives. His actions and assertions will forever remain a shameful stain on the fabric of the U.S. history. The film is visually captivating and emotionally charged. No viewer will be able to remain unmoved, while…

Service. Since Mexico was now independent from Spain the ban of trading and taxes were decreased and people in Santa Fe were eager for the arrival for William Becknell and his men (Myers). The Santa Fe Trail was originally made by native americans but Becknell made the trail known and improved upon it. Becknell took a series of trips on the Santa Fe Trail, each one slightly improving. The first trip he made, he and his men took only a string of horses and the pack supplies they were going to…

After the end of World War I, Americans began to feel a distinct lack of national identity. They felt disconnected from their past and were unsure where the future was taking them. Compared to their European counterparts with their long and rich history full of art and literature, Americans felt that their country was inferior and provincial. A call to restore the American pride rose from the ranks of writers and artists, demanding the creation of a new history of the United States, one that…

I will be comparing the two films in regards to prejudice, racism and discrimination due to their ethnicity. The documentary, “Latino Americans Prejudice and Pride” and the movie, “Mississippi Burning”. According to the documentary, “Latino Americans Prejudice and Pride”, they protested to receive better treatment for Latino farmers, rights in political office, and better treatment in education. The farmers in the field of California protested for equal pay and humane working conditions. A…

competency. Increased awareness of mental illness and addiction among the Hispanic and Latino population is addressed through a better understanding of family values, religious beliefs, community education, and counseling competency to overcome challenges in treatment. According to Alegria, et. al. (2008) there is some degree of protection from substance use and psychiatric disorders due to foreign nativity. Though not a disclaimer of immunity, but rather a claim to cultural influence through…

within the United States. Better known as the Indian Mineral Leasing Act of 1938 (IMLA) (United States v. Navajo Nation). The Secretary of the Interior approved an amendment to the lease which allows Indian tribes to lease mining rights on their tribal land to private companies. The Navajo tribe in 1964 signed a lease consenting Peabody to mine on the tribe 's land. The contract with the predecessor of Peabody Coal Company stated for every ton of coal mined from the land the Navajo…

affect the future. The fact is that a large percentage of the U.S. underestimates the influential power of the youth, and decide not to listen to them due to their “lack” of knowledge or experience. Aside from the younger populations, minorities are also some of the most overlooked people in the U.S., especially Latinos/as or those of Latino descent, and as a result the younger Latino population are the most disregarded people of all. However, many attempts are being done for the youth and more…