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- 12191: Franklin Roosevelt and the Holocaust
- ... passed by congress would have given twenty- thousand Jewish children freedom into the U.S. However, this bill never found its way to FDR's desk. Anti-Semitism in America was at an all time high during this time, maybe one reason why the Wagner\Rogers bill never passed through congress. Individuals like Brechenridge Long of the State Department, and Assistant Secretary of the War Department, John McCloy, were both anti ...
- 12192: U.S Involvement In The Vietnam War
- ... The Tonkin Gulf Incident." Message to Congress. Aug. 5, 1964. Department of State Bulletin 24 Aug. 1964: n.p. Leyden, Andrew P. "The Operation Desert Storm Debriefing Book" Internet Page. University of Notre Dame Law School. 15 Feb. 1995. Pelland, Paul. E-mail to the author. 25 June 1996. Post, James N. E-mail to the author. 26 June 1996 Roush, Gary. Statistics about the Vietnam War Internet Page. Nov. 1993 ...
- 12193: The Salem Witch Trials
- ... that as a confession of her guilt, and a threat as well. The justice found her guilty on June 2, and on June 8, William Stroughton signed her death warrant. On June 10, George Corwin, High Sheriff of Essex County, escorted Bridget Bishop to the gallows, where she was hanged on the conviction of witchcraft. Bridget's speedy trial and execution sent shutters through the rest of the accused. Many trials ...
- 12194: The 1950s-1990s
- ... which have occurred, Such as women becoming educated. In the 1950s more women were becoming educated, although the majority of women used colleges and universities as a shortcut to finding husbands, they would then quit school and help their newfound husbands acquire a better education in order to support them both and their children. Moreover, in view of the fact that most of the men were fighting in the war, and ...
- 12195: The Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials
- ... that as a confession of her guilt, and a threat as well. The justice found her guilty on June 2, and on June 8, William Stroughton signed her death warrant. On June 10, George Corwin, High Sheriff of Essex County, escorted Bridget Bishop to the gallows, where she was hanged on the conviction of witchcraft. Bridget's speedy trial and execution sent shutters through the rest of the accused. Many trials ...
- 12196: Race In The New England and Southern Colonies
- ... made up the New England and southern colonies. "God Almighty in his most holy and wise providence hath so disposed of the condition of mankind, in all times some must be rich, some poor, some high and eminent in power and dignity, other mean and in subjection. Yet we must be knit together in this work as one man."(John Winthrop, A Model of Christian Charity) This statement by John Winthrop ...
- 12197: Government Lies From Vietnam
- ... enough and that is why the United States lost. The CIA had much more to do with the Vietnam War than most people realize. Although the false reports from Vietnam regarding won battles kept spirits high in the United States, everything came crashing down when people realized what the government was trying to do. Better planning would have lead to a better outcome of the war. If the CIA were not ...
- 12198: To The People Of Texas And All Americans In The World: The Alamo
- ... the things acquired by the Texans was the Alamo. This building was originally used as a Catholic missionary built by Padre Olivares in 1718. It consisted of a monastery and church that were enclosed by high walls. The original name was San Antonio de Valero. It was later called the Alamo due to the cottonwood trees surrounding the mission. But this victory was a very costly one. While the siege was ...
- 12199: The New Deal
- ... guarantee minimum living standards, and prevent future economic crises. Many economic, political, and social factors lead up to the New Deal. 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, the New Deal was concerned mainly with relief, setting up shelters and soup kitchens to feed the ...
- 12200: About Gettysburg
- ... an attack aimed at Cemetery Ridge. This attack was designed to penetrate the center of the Union line. This charge took place on July 3, 1863. The hopeless assail has been called "the Confederacy's high-water mark." Some may even think that the attack was the worst disasters strategy that could be made at that time. General Lee invaded Pennsylvania for logical reasons with his army of approximately 75,000 ...
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