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The Watergate Affair
Number of pages: 5 | Number of words: 1266.... 1972, the night watchman at the Watergate complex discovered adhesive
tape on the basement doors of the complex. Five men were arrested that night
and began a series of inquiries and investigations into the possible corruption
of White House Officials. (Encyclopedia of the American Presidency, Volume 13,
page 1603)
Among those arrested on the night of June 17, 1972 were James McCord Jr.,
security coordinator for the Committee for the Re-election of the President (CRP
also known as CREEP). (New York Times, June 21, 1972, page 1, column 3)
Immediately after the arrests, the .....
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American Foreign Policy Towards Cuba
Number of pages: 9 | Number of words: 2221.... revolt against Spain beginning the “Ten Years War.” The Pact of Zanjon ended the war in 1878 with the promise of reforms for the country. On September 5, 1879. Antonio Maceo distributed "The Kingston Proclamation," arguing the Spain had not kept its promises.
"instead of giving Cubans the opportunity to participate
in the direction of their government, Spaniards have
been pouring into the island to man political posts,
pushing the rightful representatives of the people to
one side; they are guided only by the interests of
their pockets and that of the Peninsula…"
O .....
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The Battle At Chancellorsville
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 813.... that his
troops could defeat the Confederates as they tried to escape his trap.
On April 29, Hooker's cavalry and three army corps crossed Kelly's
Ford. His columns split, with the cavalry pushing to the west while the
army corps secured Getmanna and Ely's fords. The next day these columns
reunited at Chancellorsville. Lee reacted to the news of the Federals in
the Wilderness by sending General Richard H. Anderson's division to
investigate. Finding the Northerners massing in the woods around
Chancellorsville; Anderson commenced the construction of earthworks at Z .....
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That The Beatles Acclerated The Change In Society.
Number of pages: 6 | Number of words: 1456.... slang (gear, fab) just to name a few. If the Beatles wore a particular coat or shirt, grew a moustache, openly adopted the use of drugs or questioned religion, the whole of the rock world would do the same. If they took a guru or abandoned one, gave peace a chance or even did it in the road (Abbey Road), the world of rock took notice and did the same, tried to do the same or just wanted to do the same.
The origin of the phenomenon that became the Beatles can be traced back to 1957. Paul McCartney was picked from an audition for a position in John Lennons then band "The Quarry .....
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The New Deal
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 915.... recovery, assist victims of the Depression, guarantee minimum living standards, and prevent future economic crises. Many economic, political, and social factors lead up to . Staggering statistics, like a 25% unemployment rate, and the fact that 20% of NYC school children were under weight and malnourished, made it clear immediate action was necessary.
In the first two years, was concerned mainly with relief, setting up shelters and soup kitchens to feed the millions of unemployed. However as time progressed, the focus shifted towards recovery. In order to accomplish .....
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Rock 2
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 788.... is presented and played that inspires me along with millions of fans around the world.
For bands like Creed, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Candlebox,
Queensr˙che, Live, and Silverchair, to name a few, the lyrics they write, the solos they play, the riffs they come up with and the feeling they get when they see 100,000 people cheer is something unbelievable. They play music not to persuade people into their beliefs, but more to express themselves and to put some hope into others lives that they might not have. Personally I have had many moments where I lay in bed listening to Creed an .....
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Blaxploitation - Dolemite Vs The Mack
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 716.... pimp who was framed by the 4th ward's biggest dope dealer, Willie Green (played by D'Urville Martin). After two years in jail, Dolemite is released to help apprehend Willie Green and avenge the death of his nephew, Little Jimmy." (Goodwin). "The self proclaimed 'King of Party Records' pooled his money and produced Dolemite on a "low, low, low, low" budget. 'I was made fun of here in Los Angeles,' Says Moore. 'They called me a fool and said I was spending all my money and the movie would never get shown." (Damiani). "Moore persisted despite his critics. His efforts result .....
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Fashion Evolution
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 403.... used the hair over the shoulders.
The 60s were the time of a revolution. The hippie clothes, psychedelic ones, and groovy elements were fashionable. The hippies used a natural or ethnic style, love-ins, flowers, and free-flowing hairstyles.
The 70s era involves different styles of fashion. By one side the hippies continued such at as 60s. And by other side, the disco fever and platforms got to occupy an important place in the fashion. The flared line of bellbottoms was common. Platform shoes experienced its most playful and colorful look, and Afro’s hairstyle was fashionabl .....
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