Papers On U.S. History (20th Century)
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REMARKS FROM A 50-YEAR-OLD
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This paper simulates an interview with a 50-year-old individual and describes some of the defining moments of the late 20th century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MT50yrol.rtf
Rethinking the Cold War
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A 6 page analysis of "We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History" by John Lewis Gaddis. The writer presents a summation of the author's main points and argues that the main theme of the book is that the Cold War resulted solely from the ideological imperatives of the Communist Party and the actions of the Soviets. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgaddis.wps
Review of Walter H. Capps’ “The Unfinished War: Vietnam in the American Conscience”
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A 7 page paper which examines how the theme and unique interpretation of the war are presented and considers its conclusions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGcapps.rtf
Richard H. Collin/ 'Theodore Roosevelt's Caribbean'
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A 6 page analysis and summation of the major points in Richard H. Collin's book 'Theodore Roosevelt's Caribbean.' The writer argues that Collin offers a new perspective, constituting a new historiography, on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, one that sees his era in terms of the context of that time, rather then interpreting it in terms of events that came later. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 00tedroo.rtf
Role Of Government: Reconstruction, Progressive, New Deal Eras
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This 12 page paper considers the role of government and the evolution of social work in America. The writer explains what each era, reconstruction, progressive and New Deal was about and how the role of the federal government during each of those periods in history. For example, the federal government enacted laws and acts and adopted three amendments to the Constitution during the Reconstruction era but in the Progressive era, citizens were discovering ways to get around certain court decisions and legislatures. The next section defines the phrase "worthy poor" and discusses how that phrase may have been applied during the three eras. Finally, the writer discuses the charity organization movement and the settlement movement and how contemporary social work was influenced by these movements. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PG3era.rtf
Ron Kovic's "Born On The Fourth Of July" – Reflecting Themes Identified By Historians As Central To The Vietnam Period
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5 pages in length. Ron Kovic's autobiography Born on the Fourth of July reflects themes identified by historians as central to the Vietnam period by illustrating how the components that ultimately led to war were experienced from the inside out. At the crux of Kovic's message is how the combination of political egos and the quest for global omnipotence can significantly sideline the true meaning of peace. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCKovic.rtf
Ronald H. Spector/"Eagle Against the Sun"
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A 5 page summation and analysis of the arguments presented by Ronald H. Spector concerning the war in the Pacific during World War II. While Spector offers a comprehensive overview of the war, he also offers some insightful observations. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khrhswar.wps
Ronald Reagan - The Greatest American Hero of the Eighties
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A 5-page paper that examines the policies of "Reaganomics" and the reasons behind the popularity of the fortieth U.S. President, Ronald Reagan. Discussed is Reagan's rise to popularity and power in politics as well as the accomplishments he achieved during his two terms as President of the United States throughout the 1980s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCReagan.doc
Sacco and Vanzetti
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6 pages in length. Discusses the famous death penalty case where two Italian immigrants affiliated with an anarchist group were executed for a crime they insisted they didn't commit. To this day, there is considerable mystery surrounding this. Did they do it, or was their trial a political witchhunt? Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Sacco.wps
Saki: His Life and Times
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An 8 page paper looking at this British writer, whose real name was H.H. Munro but who wrote under the pen name of Saki. The paper explores the early experiences which may have contributed to the author's acquisition of his unique, cynical wit. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KBsaki.wps
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