USS Voyager

brother was constantly in and out of hospitals: so much so that I count St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital among my childhood homes. The perk of being in hospitals (and hotels, and the Target House or Ronald McDonald House), is the rampant availability of cable television. Though I never watched enough cable children’s shows to really follow any particular series, getting to watch cable TV was special and exciting. It was treated as a treat, not something to which to grow accustomed. Another special time with the television was my weekly watching of Star Trek: Voyager with my mother. Captain Janeway is unequivocally “my captain”: she was my first, regular, on-screen exposure to a strong woman in a position of leadership. As Ian Grey says, "It was a rare heavy-hardware science fiction fantasy not built around a strong man, and more audaciously, it didn't seem to trouble itself over how fans would receive this. On Voyager, female authority was assumed and unquestioned; women conveyed sexual power without shame and anger without guilt. Even more so than Buffy, which debuted two years later, it was the most feminist show in American TV history" (“Now…” 2013). My mother and I enjoyed that special time together and I appreciate being exposed to a character so worthy of being a role model as Captain Janeway. Being raised screen-free also cultivated in me a love of reading. Books have been a constant source of enjoyment and knowledge throughout my life, but two books stick out…

In the year 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he would be leaving his home (Montreal) to paddle 2,400 miles across the lakes of Cape Cod, but when his father suffers an accident it will be up to him to quit school and take his father’s brutal job as a voyager for The Northwest Company. Worried for her son’s life Pierre’s mother might never see him again because of the brutal waters, crashing waves, and lack of food and water, Pierre’s courage will keep on pushing him to make his…

The Rise of American Imperialism in the Spanish-American War This historical analysis will define the rise of American imperialism in the Spanish-American War of 1898. During the late 1890s, the growth of American military intervention had become a part of the political and economic factors that allowed the invasion of Cuba during the Spanish-American war. President McKinley was initially reluctant to engage in an international war with Spain, yet pressure from pro-war political parties,…

The Impact of the Spanish-American War The Spanish-American War was the clash between the United States and the Spanish Kingdom. The war started when Cuba wanted independence from Spain. Spain’s attempts to layoff the rebellion were addressed in the United States newspapers. Their curiosity sparked. After the anonymous sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba in Havana Harbor, United States’ intervention became a popular and growing command. The War ended when America gained possession of territories…

Was US intervention in the Cuban War of Independence an example of humanitarian altruism or imperialism? Introduction The United States decided to apply aggressive and imperialistic policies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries whereby it made significant efforts to expand, extend and protect its economic and political presence worldwide (Oakes & Kia,2004). It was an era that had an impact on many territories around the world. One of the nations that were affected by such policies…

It was a particularly cold, frisky night in Saturn. We have been in the rings of Saturn on our enemies ship for god knows how long. Our commander, Cayde, at tower Earth sent the Fireteam to Saturn to capture the Taken King. The Taken King, was the biggest plague the system has ever seen. If the Fireteam shut down the Taken King, they ended all of the battle between the Taken and the Vanguards that took place all over the Solar System. It was the Hunter, Titan, and the Warlock. They were…

Chesapeake Incident The Chesapeake incident took place prior to the war of 1812. It was an act committed against a US sailing vessel, the Chesapeake, by the British close to the shores of Virginia. The British stopped the vessel, attempting to search for supposed deserters and when the US refused they seized the vessel and forced several US citizens to join the British military. The practice of forcing “British citizens” to join the military was known as Impressment.The British were often low…

The Explosion of an American Superpower At the end of the 19 century, America was becoming a formidable superpower, she had reached the limits of her national frontier, and had achieved the manifest destiny. As any up and coming superpower would do, she turned her interests to the international scale. The sinking of the USS Maine on February 15th 1898, which killed 260 U.S Navy servicemen. This attack on American servicemen gave America the excuse it needed to get involved in a foreign war, and…

The United States Navy has been involved in countless engagements since their creation in October of 1775. Throughout the Navy’s history, the importance of having advanced technology and superior leadership was their key to becoming a world power and staying that way. However, some battles see a greater emergence of new technology and leadership than others do. The Battle of Hampton Roads during the Civil War is one of the paramount battles that lead to the growth of the United States Navy, due…

EQ: For what reasons did The United States fight in the Spanish-American War? B. Summary of Evidence- 526 In June of 1897, the “US Navy [adopted] plans for the Spanish War.” For 113 days “the United States was at war with Spain. Neither the president of the United States nor his cabinet nor the Queen Regent of Spain nor her ministers wanted the war." Both governments worked hard to “avert a war over Cuba but American sympathy towards the rebels sparked as much indignation among Spaniards as…