historical and biographical topics. Those topics focused on significant events in American history, including historical events ranging from World War II to the explorations of Lewis and Clark to the lives and presidencies of Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. For Ambrose, “history is more interesting than almost anything because history is biography. History is about people, what they have done and why, with what effect. The reason biography is the most popular form of nonfiction writing is that
1960 presidential debate is one of legendary proportions. This was one of the first times television had been used to stage such an event. A political revolution was sweeping across the United States. Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon were about to embark on one of the most intriguing events in political history. Nobody knew what the implications of such an event might be. These were unknown waters for politicians of the time. Television was a new and fast growing medium
The Pentagon Papers Trial: The Defining Point of The Vietnam War There have been many times in history that have challenged the perception of what is fair and just treatment by the government. One of those times was in the 1970’s during the time that Richard Nixon served as president of the United States. During his term, the Pentagon Papers trial brought to light to the American public the real reason for America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The Pentagon Papers Trial was important because it
Indeed, over time a trend of human caused extinction has developed and played out consistently throughout history increasing in rate as human development has progressed and populations have expanded. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the United States. According to conservative estimates, since major European settlement began, around 500 years ago, the rate of extinctions has skyrocketed to 100 times the natural background rate (standford). Although the actual numbers are thought to be
Drugs has been the decades of a long campaign that was launched by the Government of the United States of America in June 18, 1971, to eradicate the illicit use of drugs. It was first launched by President Richard Nixon and the Congress at that period of time. By declaring the ‘war on drugs’, Nixon, dramatically increased the size and presence of federal drugs agencies and pushed through measures such as mandatory sentencing and no-knock warrants. (Drug Policy (.org). It has been a prolonged battle
In order to be an effective President, John F. Kennedy was required to possess leadership traits that could inspire the nation with a purpose; Assertive when making important decisions that could affect the nation and have a compelling vision that will shape the future of America. He inspired the nation with a purpose in which gave citizens a sense of responsibility knowing that their actions do matter to the country. As a result, his decisions earned the respect of his followers but he did not let