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The Children Left Behind

During the ten year period of the United States involvement in Vietnam, some of the United States soldiers and civilians stationed in Vietnam fathered thousands of children with Vietnamese women. These children (Amerasians) that were left behind had distinct American physical features. Because of ...

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Lyndon B Johnson

Johnson was born on Aug. 27, 1908, near Johnson City, Tex., the eldest son of Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., and Rebekah Baines Johnson. His father, a struggling farmer and cattle speculator in the hill country of Texas, provided only an uncertain income for his family. Politically active, Sam Johnson ...

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Purpose of War

There is no place and time in human history that was free of wars. Human males enjoy fighting and when they do, they destroy property and kill other humans, often in a cruel, extravagant manner. As populations increased, the magnitude of wars increased. Somehow, even in relatively civilized ...

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Vo Nguyen Giap

Born in the village of An Xa on August 25, 1911, Vo Nguyen Giap was the son of Vo Quang Nghiem. At 16, he began attending a French lycée in Hue, but was expelled after two years for organizing a student strike. He later attended the University of Hanoi where he earned degrees in political economy ...

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War and The African American Community

The importance (and lack of importance) of war in the African American Community In the lived, non-fictional reality of today's present, many individuals such as the African-American politician Representative Charles Rangle of New York City have called for the reinstatement of the draft policy. ...

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The Story Of Sweetheart Of The Song Of Tra Bong: The Use Of Setting

Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place? Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam. Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes place inside Rat Kiley's head. This isn't to declare the story ...

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Bright Shining Lie

A Bright Lie Shining: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Neil Sheehan has used this novel to tell the story of the Vietnam conflict utilizing the perspective of one of its most respected characters. This is the story of John P. Vann who first came to Vietnam as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army ...

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Lyndon B Johnson

Johnson was born on Aug. 27, 1908, near Johnson City, Tex., the eldest son of Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., and Rebekah Baines Johnson. His father, a struggling farmer and cattle speculator in the hill country of Texas, provided only an uncertain income for his family. Politically active, Sam Johnson ...

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The Political Career Of Richard Nixon

1. Nixon's Beginning in Politics 2. Emergence in National Politics A. The Hiss Case B. Nixon's Political Obituary C. Resurgence as a presidential candidate 3. The 37th President A. Nixon's Appointment's B. Foreign Policy ...

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John F. Kennedy And Cuba

A popular misconception is that President John F. Kennedy's assassination was an isolated event perpetrated by one man. This could not be farther from the truth. Instead, it was the result of a complex combination of domestic and foreign events. When President Kennedy was in office, he had to deal ...

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“Homeless Veterans: Perspectives On Social Services Use”

The article I chose to read was , by Steven Lozano Applewhite and is titled “Homeless Veterans: Perspectives on Social Services Use.” I found this article in the Journal of the National Association of Social Workers. It is a study done on the nature and scope of homelessness and issues related ...

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JFK: Was His Assassination Ine

A popular misconception is that President John F. Kennedy's assassination was an isolated event perpetrated by one man. This could not be farther from the truth. Instead, it was the result of a complex combination of domestic and foreign events. When President Kennedy was in office, he had to deal ...

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Jimi Hendrix

On November 27, 1942, was born as John Allen Hendrix in Washington at Seattle General Hospital. His childhood was not a privileged one, however, he did indulge himself in one particular way: Jimi loved to play the guitar. At first he played an old acoustic, and later a cheap Silvertone electric, ...

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Nixon's Program Of Detente Was The Reason For The Decline Of World Conflict In The 1970's

Nixon's Program of Detente was the Reason for the Decline of World Conflict I. Introduction 1.China & Russia a.Communists powers, threat to world b.Arms race c.Threat to each other d.Could pressure N.Korea into peace 2.Nixon's program of detente was the reason ...

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Jimi Hendrix

: Reflections of the Man Through the Development of His Albums James McGuire UWC 4, Hampton November 4, 1996 On November 27, 1942, was born as John Allen Hendrix in Washington at Seattle General Hospital. His childhood was not a privileged one, however, he did indulge himself in one particular ...

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Lyndon B. Johnson

Johnson was born on Aug. 27, 1908, near Johnson City, Tex., the eldest son of Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., and Rebekah Baines Johnson. His father, a struggling farmer and cattle speculator in the hill country of Texas, provided only an uncertain income for his family. Johnson attended public schools in ...

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Jimi Hendrix: A Reflection Of A Man Through His Music

Jimi Hendrix, the greatest guitarist in rock history, revolutionized the sound of rock. In 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience rocked the nation with their first album, Are You Experienced?. Hendrix's life was cut short by the tragedy of drugs in 1970, when he was only twenty seven years old. In ...

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Jimi Hendrix

On November 27, 1942, was born as John Allen Hendrix in Washington at Seattle General Hospital. His childhood was not a privileged one, however, he did indulge himself in one particular way: Jimi loved to play the guitar. At first he played an old acoustic, and later a cheap Silvertone ...

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JFK: Was His Assassination Inevitable?

? A popular misconception is that President John F. Kennedy\'s assassination was an isolated event perpetrated by one man. This could not be farther from the truth. Instead, it was the result of a complex combination of domestic and foreign events. When President Kennedy was in office, he had to ...

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America: One Nation

Through struggle and turmoil, past and present, America remains one nation. It has not been easy though. In the twentieth century alone, two world wars, two wars in Asia, one depression, and a couple of earthquakes have shaped the United States and her social and political views. Now I am not ...

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