United States Marine Corps

Oswald, a former Marine, had defected to the Soviet Union. Kennedy's history as a naval commander is detailed, including his near fatal experiences aboard PT-109, a boat that was sunk in the Pacific by a Japanese Express ship, its survivors believed to be…

All throughout society, the truth has been manipulated and altered for the positive benefit of many different groups worldwide. Hitler was a master at this art as he manipulated the people of Germany into believing that the Jews were evil, resulting in the deaths of millions of Jews in World War II. But artistry can also be used for the benefit of groups supporting the common good as well. As shown, artistry can have a positive and negative impact when used correctly. Although, Artistry is only…

and 30’s. The United States at the time was facing another conflict, The Great Depression. They watched war spread throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa scared of the future. Theodore Roosevelt, the president of the United States at the time, wanted to stay out of this world war but failed to do so. On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces…

Worthy or a waste of space? One may ask themselves, “What qualities make up a worthy person?” A worthy person is defined as having adequate or great merit, character, or value; a person worthy to lead (Dictionary.com). In the book The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien writes of many soldiers, Lt. Jimmy Cross, and how they live their lives through the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Cross is one of the most responsible characters in the book, this is an example of a worthy or lasting human. A waste of…

Haunting sleep terrors reoccur night after night. Anxiety attacks become so debilitating, maintaining a job seems impossible. Disturbing memories only seem to fade after reaching the bottom of a bottle. Eric Swinney, a former Marine in his late twenties, faces these exact conditions frequently. A deployment to Iraq, in which a job required him to clear the streets of Iraqi bodies following attacks, left him with a horror that would follow him home. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder…

political or social change. Famous activist Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States to bring justice for African Americans. 2. To annex means to add to a document or to something. When the United States annexed Alaska would be an annex. 3. The central government is the government that only has power over an individual state. The executive position of a central government is the governor. 4. Checks and balances is a principle of…

infamously known for the bombs Japan dropped at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which brought the United States of America into World War II. Life across the United…

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. The majority of the world called him President John F. Kennedy or President J.F.K. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States of America ("Life of John F. Kennedy.") President Kennedy is argued to be the youngest presidents elected to office. Theodore Roosevelt was 42 years old when he was president; however he was the youngest person to assume office after William McKinley was assassinated. Therefore…

The United States is undoubtedly a very proud nation. Their successful war efforts are often broadcast and paraded and many of their victories have been exaggerated over time. However one fight that America can take credit for without amplification is the Second World War. The United States joined the Allied force officially in December of 1941 and after four years of fighting the Allies won. The United States led the Allied Forces to victory during the Second World War by their participation in…

All my life my family and I have traveled the world. This opportunity was possible because of my father’s career in the Army. With my father’s high ranking in the military made me teach myself many skills that have changed me for the better. I believe that the military will teach me more valuable skills I can use throughout my life after high school. The military is a great career to have because of the benefits, skills, and experiences that will be available to me in the future. Working for…