The Southern states have been defeated 150 years or so‚ yet the Confederate Flag stands tall in Southern states to this day. The Confederate flag holds a history of slavery‚ oppression‚ and racism. The fate of the flag is still being debated to this very day. If anything the flag needs to be displayed in a Museum‚ and not on a Capital Building. Many see bearing the Confederate Flag as a symbol of Free Speech. However The Confederate flag is inherently racist in its symbolism. The Confederate Flag
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St. Peter the Apostle School High School Department S.Y. 2012 – 2013 The Potential of Zonrox® Bleach in Maintaning the Freshness of Roses (Rosa indica) An Investigatory Science Proposal prepared by: Ma. Julia Francesca Agana Veronica Dee Naveen Devnani III – ZHI Mrs. Juliet Capungcol Chapter 1: Introduction A. Background of the Study For our Investigatory Science Proposal‚ we intend to find out if the practice of putting Zonrox ® bleach in water to prolong rose (Rosa
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Before the advent of the transcontinental railroad‚ a journey across the continent to the western states meant a dangerous six month trek over rivers‚ deserts‚ and mountains. Alternatively‚ a traveler could hazard a six week sea voyage around Cape Horn‚ or sail to Central America and cross the Isthmus of Panama by rail‚ risking exposure to any number of deadly diseases in the crossing. Interest in building a railroad uniting the continent began soon after the advent of the locomotive. The first
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Zachary Soliman Freshman Composition Professor Andrew Worthington 11/26/12 Addressing the Nation Throughout the history of the United States of America‚ there have been many leaders. President Abraham Lincoln and President John F. Kennedy are arguably two of the greatest presidents that this country has had. Whether it was 1865‚ during the bloodiest war in the history of the US‚ or 1961‚ during the most tense international power struggle that we have ever faced‚ these men were able to do what
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gestures‚ voice and facial expressions. In the debate Nixon vs JFK‚ Nixon decided not to wear any make-up thinking it was too feminine while JFK asked them to put it on. During the debate JFK looked considerably healthier and appealing to voters while Nixon looked exhausted‚ and this made a difference in the perspective of voters. The voters who heard the debate‚ viewed a lot on Nixon’s side‚ while the voters who watched the debate found JFK to be a more appealing candidate. When Susan Smith was speaking
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1963‚ an Alabama governor‚ George Wallace‚ threatened to block the admission of two black students to the state university. The only way they were granted admission was through the deployment of National Guard troops. This was an important moment for JFK‚ showing what side he stood on. On June 11 he spoke about his personal endorsement of the civil rights activism. He spoke about how the world must view them and how could they say that this land is free for everybody but “negroes”? This shows that a
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themselves‚ for whatever period is required.” (Kennedy). Emphasizing “we pledge” shows the proudness and vigor he had for his country and also the importance for the nation to work together as one. The use of repetition kept an echo of the important words JFK wanted his audience to embrace and remember. Kennedy used repetition well to further demonstrate his purpose to unify the
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Depression. Steinbeck writes about “unfinished child of god”. They are characters that have grown in life‚ but have not fully grown their human nature and do not have the full potential as a child of god. Three characters of Steinbeck that are unfinished children of god are Tom Joad‚ Jim Casy‚ and Pa Joad. One of Steinbeck’s “unfinished child of god” is Tom Joad. Tom shows a type of kindness‚ leadership‚ determination‚ and independence as he goes through life challenges. In the beginning‚ he finds
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By 1961‚ the United States of America faced social inequalities and racial tension. Meanwhile‚ the fight against communism globally has never ended. Fear and confusion lurked in the minds of the American people as the Cold War reached its peaks; the people need a strong‚ reassuring leader to give them hope. Fortunately‚ John F. Kennedy provides the citizens with reassurance when he gives his monumental inaugural address. After being sworn as the 35th president of the U.S‚ he seeks to invoke a sense
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freedom. John F. Kennedy gave his Inaugural Address in 1961‚ twenty years‚ after Roosevelt’s State of the Union. Kennedy focused more on how a man’s everyday life and freedom was at risk because of nuclear power that was developing. This was during the increasing tensions of the Cold War.
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