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    The 1980’s would forever go down in history as the decade America would find its self-identity. While economists and historians will show that it was the decade of great overspending and excess, America would find itself as the decade for American entertainment. movies, music, introduction to video games all being run by an actor out of Hollywood know as President Ronald Reagan. Meanwhile, in the Soviet Union or the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev would take the head of the office in the Soviet Union.…

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    Jimmy Carter was a very influential person in the history of united states of America and especially in the state of Georgia. His story is very inspiring, how he came from a small place in Georgia to eventually became the 39th president of the United States of America. He worked very hard to get where he is today. Jimmy carter was born October 1, 1924, 7:00 am in Plains, Georgia. He was the first president to ever be born in a hospital, five feet, 9 1/2 inches tall, Blue eyes, Light brown…

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    King's Dream

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    After witnessing the “I Have A Dream” speech I must say I concur and agree that Dr. Martin Luther King’s, speech was given at an appropriate time because of the burden and crucial times the African American People were experiencing and facing, I can clarify my point by saying, while some people might think it was wrong, in reality it was actually a great idea because those people who were being mistreated had someone speaking up for them and trying to put an end to racism. I don’t think I would…

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    East. The United States had great support for the people struggling in Israel. An example of a treaty being broken in that region was “The Camp David Accords” (Forner 1039). This was a treaty between Egypt and Israel that was destroyed by president Carter. It was at the “presidential retreat at Camp David and brokered a historic peace agreement” (Forner 1039). This was an event that took place in the Middle East but wasn't the last issue. Another was the Iran-Contra Affair, this was when the…

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    Famous and strict basketball coach Ken Carter is one of the most respected coaches known in college basketball history. Kenny Ray Carter was born on February 13, 1959, and throughout his life, he was an American business owner, education activist, and former high school basketball coach. Carter attended San Francisco State College and George Fox University. A movie was made to honor his famed basketball coaching career. In the movie "Coach Carter" Samuel L. Jackson instilled maturity, commitment…

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    President Carter's Summary

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    The second issue was the American economy. On assuming office in 1977, President Carter inherited an economy that was slowly emerging from a recession and stagflation, this being the worst economic climate since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Carter had a stance that high inflation was the main culprit of a stagnant economy. Even though the President was a Democrat, he took this opportunity to introduce conservative policies such as tax cuts for the wealthy, deregulated truck and airplane…

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    Symbolism In Corpse Bride

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    The movie Corpse Bride is a very charming yet macabre movie of how a shy, stumbling young man accidently marries a deceased bride. This movie is done by stop motion, yet is still very elegantly. With the grim aesthetic of the Victorian era, the living world is shown to be dull, gray, and practically lifeless while the Land of the Dead is full of color, and lively characters. The detail of every character and object is rich with also a grand orchestra, soft piano and jazz numbers to company. The…

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    decide to tell Cash or to act like I was completely clueless about the missing drugs. Cash was about to start his last song when he pulls a delicate woman out of the crowd and onto the stage. He gladly recites, “Everyone this is my beautiful June Carter and this next song will be performed by the both of us. Hope you guys like it.” He scoots the microphone in between June and himself and starts strumming. June has a glistening sparkle in her eye whenever the first lyrics of the song project…

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    Jean-Michel Basquiat was a Brooklyn born self taught artist. His first attention attracted his graffiti in the city of New York. Basquiat’s artistic talents and inspiration came from his cultural heritage as his mother being Puerto Rican and father a Haitian American. After quitting high school a year before his graduation and years of struggling his work finally got him fame. Receiving fame for his words, stick figures, and animals, the public adored all of his hard work. Basquiat began street…

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    learned that the outcome of the review is dependent on the audience the reviewer is trying to appeal to. Cinderella as directed by Kenneth Branagh which starred Lily James as Cinderella, Cate Blanchett as her wicked stepmother, and Helena Bonham Carter as her fairy godmother stuck to the original theme from 1950 in which Cinderella won over Prince Charming, but it also presented a somewhat magical approach in empowering young girls. Ella’s dying mother encouraged her to have courage and be kind…

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