United States presidential inauguration

The 2016 presidential election marks only the third presidential election in which social media has played a role. However, social media has already become a large factor in the success of political campaigns. Alongside the use of social media by candidates, social media users have become increasingly involved in shaping campaign coverage through the proliferation of internet memes. The term “meme” was coined by an author named Richard Dawkins in 1976, who defined it as a “unit of cultural…

trends, and traditions all vary as years progress. Hence, how does a speech from 56 years ago remain relevant in the present day? Many factors influence the ability for different moments to retain its importance. John F. Kennedy was elected as the United States’ 35th president in the 1960’s. Following tradition, he delivered his inaugural address, the first speech delivered by the elected president relaying his intentions, on the 20th of January in 1961. Since this speech continues to have an…

Recipients will receive 1,259 dollars a month for the remainder of their life. Recipients will also receive an added 10% increase not to exceed 75% of the military retirement pay. Additionally, they often receive invitations to attend presidential inaugurations and festivities, and will be granted free leave to attend them if active duty. As a high honor, these recipients have the option of being buried in Arlington Cemetery with a specially engraved headstone. Furthermore, children of Medal of…

made to the United States of America. Another example of peaceful resistance having a positive impact on a free society is the marches of women in New York City and Washington D.C. after the 2017 presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. After he won the election, the country seemingly divided drastically by the opinions of people who voted for Trump…

president. President Barrack Obama won the presidential election and became the president elect of the United States of America. It was a historical moment on 20th January 2009 for the citizens when Barrack Obama was sworn in as the 44th and the first black president of the super power nation. People appeared in large numbers at the West Front of the United States Capitol to witness the historic moment. Justice of the supreme court of the United States, Joseph G. Roberts, led the process of…

Gaston county and the surrounding areas have a proud history in the progression of “old time” traditional music to what we know today as Bluegrass. The songs and music of the foothills (mill hill music) have been passed down from generation to generation and play an important role in preserving the customs and culture from our past. The goal of the Bluegrass Project: Exploration of Bluegrass Music is to acquaint residents, young and old with their musical heritage and help them acquire the…

The United States of America has had a rich history of presidential elections, with every one being interesting and important to the future of the country. Out of all the steps in the election process, debates have been an important factor. Atifete Jahjaga once said, “Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions.” Debates are crucial to American elections, as evidenced by the…

what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.” Those words, some of the most famous in American history, were spoken by John F. Kennedy on January 20, 1961, the day of his inauguration as the 35th President of the United States of America. At that time the United States was deep into the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Kennedy’s speech mentions the ongoing economic and military competition between the two nations (“John F. Kennedy”). In his inaugural address, John…

For example, 48% of Donald Trump’s backers in the 2016 US presidential election supported continued federal funding of Planned Parenthood, despite the Republican candidate’s vehement and vocal opposition against the organization. These voters, like many others in his fragile coalition, primarily voted for Trump’s…

the 11th president of the United States from 1845-1849. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in 1795 and graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1818 (Freidel). Polk was known as the “dark horse” candidate because he was the underdog and not very well known in the presidential election of 1844 (History). After graduating from the University of North Carolina, Polk began to study law in Nashville, Tennessee and got a job as the clerk of the state senate. Polk moved on…