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Articles related to "Great Depression"
Photography Great: Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange's photography had significant social impact in its time and leaves a powerful historical record of human suffering in the Great Depression dorothea lange • grapes of wrath • great depression • migrant mother • photojournalism
Seabiscuit's Triple Crown During the Depression the great race horse Seabiscuit conquered other race horses while capturing the nation's heart. In the twenty-first century his chroniclers have conquered the media and helped Seabiscuit to once again capture the nation's heart. seabiscuit • horse racing • movies • documentaries • books
What Do You Know About Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death? (Part 1) This is the first in a series of articles about the most unpopular doctor of our times...Dr. Jack Kevorkian aka Dr. Death. It introduces Dr. Kevorkian and the topic of the terminally ill and Assisted Suicide. dr. jack kevorkian • dr. death • terminally ill • assisted suicide • euthanasia
Why did Japan go to War? The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war? emperor hirohito • the league of nations • pearl harbor • hideki tojo • manchuria
after the Holocaust Do people ever recover from being homeless or the distorted reality of their psychosis? Did anyone really survive the Great Depression or the Concentration Camps of World War Two. schizophrenia • holocaust • homelessness • torture • slaughter
American History Paper Topics Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started! american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
An Interview With My Mother This is an interview that I did with my mother on "World War II" and the "Great Depression." world war ii • great depression • air raids • prisioners of war • germany
Daisies Use Resources Wisely Learn how to help Daisy Girl Scouts earn their green petal patch for using resources wisely. Environmental education can supplement any kindergarten curriculum. daisy girl scouts • daisy petal patch • being resourceful • environmental education • use resources wisely
Kenneth Fearing: Biography Fearing's poetry and writing offer a unique use of language and a glimpse into the darker, quirkier side of 20th century American life. kenneth fearing • american poets • american poetry • walt whitman • the big clock
President Franklin Roosevelt The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office. president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
In Memory of Two Men This article presents the parallel lives of two men who had a strong influence on the author, her father Wesley Trotter and country singer Johnny Cash. cash • johnny • trotter • nashville • st. louis
The 1930s Depression in China The economic depression of the 1930s had a terrible impact on the western world - but did it also have the same impact in China? china • depression • 1930s • southwest china • coastal region
The New Deal and Black Politics With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Black politics changed the political paradigm of the New Deal and influenced American politics for several generations. the new deal and black politics • american politics in the great depression • blacks and the 1930s democratic party • blacks and the works progress administration • eleanor roosevelt and black politics
The Presidency of Calvin Coolidge After the sudden death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge became the unlikely 30th President of the United States, attempting to bring a nation back together. john calvin coolidge • american presidential history • revenue act of 1924 • the great depression • herbert hoover
The Rise of Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency. herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
The Steinbeck Selection I love John Steinbeck because of his ability to transport readers to a different time and place. "The Grapes of Wrath" is a fine example of this quailty. steinbeck • books • john • grapes of wrath • literature
Daring Women A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men. women • difference • made a difference • mom • sister
Netherland's Queen Wilhelmina Wilhelmina's popularity helped her people through two world wars and insured stability in the twentieth century. queen wilhelmina • queen of netherlands • queen of holland • dutch royalty • wilhelmina of holland
American Composer Aaron Copland The soundtrack of many an old Western film owes a great debt to Aaron Copland, a twentieth-century composer strongly associated with creating "Americana." aaron copland • elmer bernstein • american folk music • twentieth century composers • rodeo
Outside, Inside Sometimes the writing gets so pitiful that you have to go outside yourself to get at the truth of what's inside you. kota • press • jazz • women • all but my life
Alternate Valuation Date A discussion of the Alternate Valuation Date in estate planning. This is a planning tool which can be used to reduce the estate tax liability. alternate valuation date • avd • executor • joint and survivor annuity
American Folk Songs- Wanderers The music of wandering travelers and railroad hobos is all but forgotten in this age of rock and roll. Much of our modern music has its roots in traditional folk singing. folk song • folk • song • american • hobo
Black Cat Haunts Capitol Building There have been documented sightings of a large black feline ghost, called DC for Demon Cat that haunts the chambers of Congress. paranormal • ghost cat • demon cat • capitol building • haunting
Classic Authors: Dr. Seuss A brief biography of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. theodor geisel • theodor leseig • children's literature • children's author • history
Jean Toomer's Essentials The short sayings, aphorisms, in Jean Toomer's Essentials can change the way you think. jean toomer • essentials • harlem renaissance • cane • charles johnson
Langston Hughes Biography Brief biography of Langston Hughes - his life, career, and poetry - a leading author of Harlem Renaissance and creator of character 'Jesse B Simple.' langston hughes • hughes african american writer • hughes african american poet • countee cullen • arna bontemps
Richard Wright Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance. richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926. robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
A Look at the Provinces, Part II: Alberta The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta alberta • province • edmonton • calgary • alta
American Novelist Nelson Algren Among Algren's other notable books were The Neon Wilderness, A Walk on The Wild Side and Never Come Morning. nelson algren • chicago • american realism • american authors • chicago authors
Artist Profiles: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation. lange • dorothea lange • masters of photography • great photographers • master photographer
BAGGER VANCE Is Enlightening Entertainment Low-key and thought-provoking. bagger vance • golf movies • bhagavad gita • will smith • robert redford
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects. grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Consulting as a Second Career Consulting is a great way to supplement one's income, break into a new field and gain experience in a new industry. This can be especially advantageous to older workers. consulting • consultant • supplemental income • older worker • employment
Don't Miss RiverFest 99! Looking for something to do on the weekends? How about Riverfest 99 in Decatur? Depot Days in Hartselle? The Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores? The next few weeks are packed with fun events to attend! We'll preview Riverfest this time, since it's coming up in only a couple of weeks. alabama • southeastern united states • travel • decatur • riverfest
DVD Review: Frank and Ollie Theodore Thomas' 1995 documentary Frank and Ollie details the 60-year friendship of two of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men. 8/10. frank and ollie • the walt disney company • frank thomas • ollie johnston • theodore thomas
Edgar Cayce American psychic Edgar Cayce had the ability to do readings while in a trance like state. psychic • edgar cayce • reading • psychic reading • american
Elliott Wave Theory The Elliott Wave makes sense of the universe by describing how complex systems behave over time. From snowflakes to sports events; life is a predictable game of numbers. elliot wave theory • eliott wave theory • elliott wave analysis • elliott wave principle • elliot waves
George Gallup's Big Bet Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year. 1936 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Interior Decorating to Sell The way you decorate your home can help you boost your home's real estate value and move it in a tight market. interior decorating for sale • selling your home • increase room flow • neutral colors decorating • home renovations
La Purisima Concepcion Mission The eleventh of 21 missions established by Padre Junipero Serra in what now is the U.S.A. provides an authentic look into the history of early day California. california state park system • junipero serra • santa barbara county • franciscan settlements in new world • lompoc
Mortgage Lifter Heirloom Tomato The story behind the name of Mortgage Lifter heirloom tomato draws gardeners to this variety, but the sweet and rich taste makes it a favourite. mortgage lifter • heirloom tomato • heritage tomato • how to grow tomatoes • popular tomatoes
National Folk Festival in Virginia Join the fun along the James River, in Richmond VA, as the 69th Festival swings into its last year on the east coast before heading west. national folk festival • zydeco from cajun country • latin music • african dance • native american storytelling
NBC celebrates 75 years of broadcasting (Part I of II: beginnings) A look back the history of the National Broadcasting Company, including some of the highlights and some of the difficulties. This first part focuses on the early years. nbc • cbs • w2xbs • wnbt • new york
Pagan Symbol of the Sun To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices. pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
Qualified To Be President Some of the great US presidents have entered office with great resumes. So have some of the failures and mediocre ones. Does experience matter and, if so, what kind? presidential candidates' experience • choosing presidents • qualifications for president • great presidents • underperforming presidents
Railroads and the Market Economy Businesses having a large number of customers can dramatically increase profits with small changes to the price. This simple economic fact led to railroad regulation. railroad regulation • economy of scale • robber barons • interstate commerce commission • price fixing
Readers React to Childhood Garden Memories Readers React to Childhood Garden Memories. Includes a child's very own rose bush, growing vegetables and canning them, growing watermelon where they're not supposed to be able to grow. readers react to childhood garden memories. includ • growing vegetables and canning them • growing watermelon where they're not supposed to b
Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago
The first museum in the United States dedicated to stained glass, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass is well worth a visit. stained glass • art glass • chicago • navy pier |
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