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'Company Man'-- Stellar Performances Can't Save Humorless Script
A review of Paramount Classic's "Company Man." The film, which stars Douglas McGrath, John Turturro, Alan Cumming, Ryan Phillippe, Denis Leary and Sigourney Weaver, opened March 9.
review • movie • bay of pigs • phillippe • art
A review of Paramount Classic's "Company Man." The film, which stars Douglas McGrath, John Turturro, Alan Cumming, Ryan Phillippe, Denis Leary and Sigourney Weaver, opened March 9.
review • movie • bay of pigs • phillippe • art
After Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
Following the failed invasion of Cuba, the CIA prepares a special audit of the mistakes that were made. Its content was held secret for 36 years.
cuba • united states • cia inspector general lyman kirkpatrick • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev
Following the failed invasion of Cuba, the CIA prepares a special audit of the mistakes that were made. Its content was held secret for 36 years.
cuba • united states • cia inspector general lyman kirkpatrick • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev
Before Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
Following the 1959 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro comes into power. The United States fears that he will establish a Communist government in Cuba.
1959 cuban revolt • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev • united states • ussr
Following the 1959 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro comes into power. The United States fears that he will establish a Communist government in Cuba.
1959 cuban revolt • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev • united states • ussr
Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
Fidel Castro's Bay of Pigs Victory
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
An Old Codger Remembers the War
The old veterans can teach us much. Most of them, anyway. Just listen and ask the right questions...except in this case. He will teach you nothing.
bay • of • pigs • grenada • russia
The old veterans can teach us much. Most of them, anyway. Just listen and ask the right questions...except in this case. He will teach you nothing.
bay • of • pigs • grenada • russia
Fidel Castro and the Cold War
The Cuban revolutionary and President Fidel Castro played a significant role within the context of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States.
fidel castro and the cold war • cuba's links to the soviet union • the cuban revolution • the bay of pigs • president eisenhower
The Cuban revolutionary and President Fidel Castro played a significant role within the context of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States.
fidel castro and the cold war • cuba's links to the soviet union • the cuban revolution • the bay of pigs • president eisenhower
The John F. Kennedy Presidency
An overview of the foreign and domestic policies followed by Kennedy during his short time as President of the United States.
jfk • john f. kennedy • american president • cold war • bay of pigs
An overview of the foreign and domestic policies followed by Kennedy during his short time as President of the United States.
jfk • john f. kennedy • american president • cold war • bay of pigs
Company Man (review)
Hilarious and quotable, this James Bond parody has a big name cast including Sigourney Weaver, Denis Leary, and Alan Cumming. Yet, it is a virtually unknown film.
parody • cuba • sigourney weaver • john turturro • woody allen
Hilarious and quotable, this James Bond parody has a big name cast including Sigourney Weaver, Denis Leary, and Alan Cumming. Yet, it is a virtually unknown film.
parody • cuba • sigourney weaver • john turturro • woody allen
Before the Cuban Missile Crisis
The United States installs missiles on Turkey. Nikita Khrushchev considers a personal affront to himself and his country.
cuban missile crisis • nikita khrushchev • john f. kennedy • turkey • ussr
The United States installs missiles on Turkey. Nikita Khrushchev considers a personal affront to himself and his country.
cuban missile crisis • nikita khrushchev • john f. kennedy • turkey • ussr
Bombing Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan succeeds in a devastating attack upon Pearl Harbor, Oahu in the Hawaii Islands. However, major events were a prelude to this attack.
bombing of pearl harbor • japan • united states • december 7 of 1941 • world war ii
On December 7, 1941, Japan succeeds in a devastating attack upon Pearl Harbor, Oahu in the Hawaii Islands. However, major events were a prelude to this attack.
bombing of pearl harbor • japan • united states • december 7 of 1941 • world war ii
Musings On Viet Nam -- Those Colorful Zippos
The men who fought in our wars certainly had to cope with unimaginable horrors. Humor was one of the best mechanisms that kept men alive and sane. Highly colorful, and sometimes obscene, Zippo lighters were one way the troops were able to laugh, and by laughing, stay alive.
saigon • zippo • grunt • helicopters • tet
The men who fought in our wars certainly had to cope with unimaginable horrors. Humor was one of the best mechanisms that kept men alive and sane. Highly colorful, and sometimes obscene, Zippo lighters were one way the troops were able to laugh, and by laughing, stay alive.
saigon • zippo • grunt • helicopters • tet
The Kennedy Presidency
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
Worst Presidential Mistakes - Says U of L Study
Historians and political scientists announced the Top 10 Mistakes of American Presidents. In all cases conflict, conceit, concealment or promiscuity are evident.
presidential errors • top 10 mistakes • greatest presidential mistakes • historical scholars • mcconnell center
Historians and political scientists announced the Top 10 Mistakes of American Presidents. In all cases conflict, conceit, concealment or promiscuity are evident.
presidential errors • top 10 mistakes • greatest presidential mistakes • historical scholars • mcconnell center
A Dark Day in Dallas
The murder of a President is an historic event. Some sites in downtown Dallas offer an opporutnity to reflect -- and theorize.
dallas • john f. kennedy • jfk • kennedy assassination • sixth floor
The murder of a President is an historic event. Some sites in downtown Dallas offer an opporutnity to reflect -- and theorize.
dallas • john f. kennedy • jfk • kennedy assassination • sixth floor
Explore Cuban heritage in the Tampa and Miami areas
The new Cuban Heritage Trail takes visitors on a tour of Cuban history and culture.
cuba • cubans • history • culture • florida
The new Cuban Heritage Trail takes visitors on a tour of Cuban history and culture.
cuba • cubans • history • culture • florida
James Madison and a Second Term
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
Japan Favors War with America
An embargo is placed on Japan by the United States, depriving her of much needed natural resources to carry on her war with China.
pearl harbor • hawaii • oahu • bombing of pearl harbor by japan • natural resources
An embargo is placed on Japan by the United States, depriving her of much needed natural resources to carry on her war with China.
pearl harbor • hawaii • oahu • bombing of pearl harbor by japan • natural resources
Mary Pickersgill’s American Flag
Mary Pickersgill, during the War of 1812, is commissioned to make an American flag to fly above Fort McHenry
war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
Mary Pickersgill, during the War of 1812, is commissioned to make an American flag to fly above Fort McHenry
war of 1812 • francis scott key • star spangled banner • american history • fort mchenry
One Minute to Midnight by Michael Dobbs
In this detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Michael Dobbs brings new information, analysis and conclusions to a narrative that reads like a Tom Clancy novel!
cuban missile crisis • john kennedy • one minute to midnight • michael dobbs • nikita khrushchev
In this detailed account of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Michael Dobbs brings new information, analysis and conclusions to a narrative that reads like a Tom Clancy novel!
cuban missile crisis • john kennedy • one minute to midnight • michael dobbs • nikita khrushchev
Steven Soderbergh's Epic Che
Steven Soderbergh's Che comes wrapped in all the packaging of an indisputable epic. What's missing is the reason for being worth telling on such a grand scale.
che film • steven soderbergh • epic film • cuban revolution • biopic
Steven Soderbergh's Che comes wrapped in all the packaging of an indisputable epic. What's missing is the reason for being worth telling on such a grand scale.
che film • steven soderbergh • epic film • cuban revolution • biopic
A Biography of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and he was the first Catholic president. His first term was suddenly cut short by his assassination in 1963.
a biography of john f. kennedy • a profile of the most famous us president-jfk • jfk • john f. kennedy • jfk and world war ii
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and he was the first Catholic president. His first term was suddenly cut short by his assassination in 1963.
a biography of john f. kennedy • a profile of the most famous us president-jfk • jfk • john f. kennedy • jfk and world war ii
Critical Theory in The Good Shepherd
In The Good Shepherd, the characters and themes display characteristics that are compatible with many critical theory perspectives.
marxism and the good shepherd • new historicism and the good shepherd • said orientalism the good shepherd • critical theory the good shepherd film • edward wilson critical theory
In The Good Shepherd, the characters and themes display characteristics that are compatible with many critical theory perspectives.
marxism and the good shepherd • new historicism and the good shepherd • said orientalism the good shepherd • critical theory the good shepherd film • edward wilson critical theory
The Youngest President Elected
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what can you do for your country.” This is a famous quote made by a famous president, learn about this president and some fascinating facts about him. Can you guess who this is?
president • books • quotes • john f kennedy • united states
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what can you do for your country.” This is a famous quote made by a famous president, learn about this president and some fascinating facts about him. Can you guess who this is?
president • books • quotes • john f kennedy • united states
USS Pennsylvania Bombed
During the Pearl Harbor bombing the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and many other US Navy ships are hit.
bombing of pearl harbor • oahu • hawaii • world war ii • american history
During the Pearl Harbor bombing the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and many other US Navy ships are hit.
bombing of pearl harbor • oahu • hawaii • world war ii • american history
Fidel Castro and The Cuban Revolution
A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule.
fidel castro • raul castro • ernesto "che" guevara • the 26th of july movement • cuban revolution
A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule.
fidel castro • raul castro • ernesto "che" guevara • the 26th of july movement • cuban revolution
Johnny Roselli, the CIA's Mobster
The CIA used gangster Johnny Roselli in their plots to kill Cuban dictator Fidel Castro
cia • mafia • roselli • cuba • castro
The CIA used gangster Johnny Roselli in their plots to kill Cuban dictator Fidel Castro
cia • mafia • roselli • cuba • castro
Journalists in America: James Reston
James Barret Scotty Reston became one of America's foremost political writers of the 20th century. A prize-winning journalist, he was also known for his famous quotes.
james "scotty" reston • james reston journalist • reston early life • reston national press writer • reston pulitizer prize winner
James Barret Scotty Reston became one of America's foremost political writers of the 20th century. A prize-winning journalist, he was also known for his famous quotes.
james "scotty" reston • james reston journalist • reston early life • reston national press writer • reston pulitizer prize winner
My Life by Fidel Castro
Compiled from over one hundred hours of interviews with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet, My Life is the long-awaited autobiography by Fidel Castro.
fidel castro • my life fidel castro • fidel castro biography • fidel castro autobiography • ignacio ramonet
Compiled from over one hundred hours of interviews with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet, My Life is the long-awaited autobiography by Fidel Castro.
fidel castro • my life fidel castro • fidel castro biography • fidel castro autobiography • ignacio ramonet
Rumors of My Demise: Three Recent Resurrections
Recent developments in the news illustrate that, in spite of the end of the Cold War, East-West relations seem to be looking back to what is supposed to be over.
submarines • kurske • pope • spy • pardoned
Recent developments in the news illustrate that, in spite of the end of the Cold War, East-West relations seem to be looking back to what is supposed to be over.
submarines • kurske • pope • spy • pardoned
The Camelot Presidency of John F. Kennedy
Theodore White's December 1963 essay, based on an interview with Jacqueline Kennedy, established the analogy of King Arthur and Camelot with John Kennedy's presidency.
camelot and jfk • the camelot presidency • theodore white's essay on camelot • jackie kennedy and theodore white • the camelot analogy with the kennedy years
Theodore White's December 1963 essay, based on an interview with Jacqueline Kennedy, established the analogy of King Arthur and Camelot with John Kennedy's presidency.
camelot and jfk • the camelot presidency • theodore white's essay on camelot • jackie kennedy and theodore white • the camelot analogy with the kennedy years
Vonnegut Redux: Slaughterhouse Five
A book review of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
science fiction • war • psychology
A book review of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
science fiction • war • psychology
BARRY GOLDWATER: A CHOICE, NOT AN ECHO, PART I
Barry Goldwater built an long and distinguished career from a very inauspicious start. In this artilce, we review his early career, leading to his role as the leader of the soncervative wing of the Republican party, including his underdog race against the majority leader of the U.S. Senate.
goldwater • republican • democratic • arizona • senate
Barry Goldwater built an long and distinguished career from a very inauspicious start. In this artilce, we review his early career, leading to his role as the leader of the soncervative wing of the Republican party, including his underdog race against the majority leader of the U.S. Senate.
goldwater • republican • democratic • arizona • senate
Castro, Cuba, and Capitalism
Forty-three years ago the political significance of the island of Cuba changed radically. As the world's last truly communist state, Cuba remains important to US foreign policy. US/Cuban relations during the last four decades present a textbook example of what US Presidents should and should not do regarding their diplomatic efforts towards other states.
fidel castro • castro • castro's cuba • cuban politics • communism in cuba
Forty-three years ago the political significance of the island of Cuba changed radically. As the world's last truly communist state, Cuba remains important to US foreign policy. US/Cuban relations during the last four decades present a textbook example of what US Presidents should and should not do regarding their diplomatic efforts towards other states.
fidel castro • castro • castro's cuba • cuban politics • communism in cuba
Migration And Africa's Future
There is little doubt that migration will play an important role in shaping Africa's future. How will this happen? This article attempts an answer to this question.
african migration • african conflicts • poverty alleviation in africa • discrimination and racism • migration and africa's future
There is little doubt that migration will play an important role in shaping Africa's future. How will this happen? This article attempts an answer to this question.
african migration • african conflicts • poverty alleviation in africa • discrimination and racism • migration and africa's future
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
The Folk Music Revival in the 1960s
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
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