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society. By way of the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States it was thenceforth decreed that all Citizens of the United States were to share a same and like physical appearance, intellect, and degree of athleticism. Taking charge over this totalitarian program was an official of the United States Government by the name of Diana Moon Glampers, operating under the title of “United States Handicapper General.” Despite this program supposedly bringing about…

“Some people claim that television is the root of all evil, while others think of television as a best friend.” (Rumana) It begin as a pattern of light and dark images. Coverage of the vietnam war made it become controversial. The controversy continues as a resource for education and consumerism. Thesis Statement: The television brought united news to the U.S. citizens living rooms, yet the media interpretations public opinion during Vietnam war. As was mentioned before, there is a wide…

Presidential Campaigns? There have been many major milestones in the history of mass media. From the production of the newspaper, radio, television, and social media, mass media has continued to affected culture throughout history. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, made the mass production of print media possible. New transportation technologies make it easier for texts to reach a wide audience. Friedrich Koenig, a German printer, pushed media…

contributed to the current state of American society. Economically, the country experienced an unmatched growth with meteoric rises in the Gross Domestic Products and the Per Capita Income between 1945 and 1960 (Hanchett, 1996). The country also witnessed the industrial boom era that increased the productivity of the country. Other experiences included Americans acquiring TV sets and FM radios, tape recorders and long-playing records between 1947 and 1957 as seen in the US News & World Report of…

31, 1968, during the lunar New Year holiday of Tet, the North Vietnamese, and Vet Cong forces launched the Tet Offensive. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fiercely attacked more than hundred cities and towns in South Vietnam. United States forces and South Vietnamese forces managed to hold off the communist attack, however, news coverage of the offensive shocked the American public. The strength of Communist forces in the Tet victory shocked the respected television journalist Walter Cronkite.…

Television in the Postwar Era There will be a demonstration of how television change the world in the postwar era. Through articles that were read for this class, and personal knowledge, of the information in the postwar era, such as music, civil rights, and the Vietnam War. There were a lot of things going on in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Television profoundly influenced and played a role in the postwar era with music, civil rights, the Vietnam War, and the way we viewed our lives. Television…

How did the media prolong cultural antagonism in the United States and the USSR between 1950- 1980 during the Cold War? To understand the media’s role in the prolongation of cultural antagonism in the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it is important to first understand the media in its correct historical context. In this time, the media predominately consisted of television, radio, print, and film. This of course was prior to the popularity of decentralized media institutions such as electronic social…

The Cold War was a state of political hostility that occurred between 1945 to the second half of the 20th century. The war became a dominant influence in American society as it was a battle between two types of governments; the United States representing capitalism and democracy, and the Soviet Union, representing communism and authoritarianism. The cold war set itself apart from the Korean and Vietnam wars, as it was a feud regarding propaganda and swaying the public rather than one of military…

THE PEACE MOVEMENTS Key Question: “What influences did the peace movement have on day-to-day life in the United States?” The Vietnam War was an armed conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam with the help of their allies, the United States of America. The peace movements were put in place against US involvement in the war. It started off on a rather small scale amongst intellectuals however it gained national prominence in 1965 when the US began to bomb North Vietnam. Protests…

more connected in many aspects that heavily influence daily life. With the new advances being made within the world, the relationships made in the economy, politics, culture, and the military greatly affected globalization. These advancements have provided numerus benefits, but in many cases, this globalization brings many challenges. This era has been a blessing in that it has connected the world, but it has introduced new technologies that have improved the quality of living around the world. …