As Grant Wood became more open to people, he stated a note to a group of parents in the 1930s that came from his pathological shyness that had fueled his earlier life. His note read: "I was as bashful a child as ever lived. ... This note was lead to the famous painting, American Gothic (Evans, page 20). ... After winning the bronze, the painting quickly achieved a universal recognition. ... The house quickly became a national memorial and the people came to visit his home (Wood, para. 12). ...

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As Grant Wood became more open to people, he stated a note to a group of parents in the 1930s that came from his pathological shyness that had fueled his earlier life. His note read: "I was as bashful a child as ever lived. ... This note was lead to the famous painting, American Gothic (Evans, page 20). ... After winning the bronze, the painting quickly achieved a universal recognition. ... The house quickly became a national memorial and the people came to visit his home (Wood, para. 12). ...

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But as the war dragged on, Germany's intentions were uncovered due to the discovery of the Zimmerman note. The note, which was sent to Mexico, was seen as a declaration of war on the United States, and it also said that Germany would restart its assault on American boats/shipments in the Atlantic. ... Soon following the Zimmerman note, America officially entered the war in 1917. ... Once all the fighting ceased in 1918, President Wilson moved quickly to establish a peaceful and prosperous Europe. ...

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It was over two hundred years ago that the Democratic Party's founding fathers decided that a stable government must be built. In 1792 Thomas Jefferson founded the Democratic Party, and he was the first democratic president of the United States in 1800. Jefferson served two terms, and James Madison...

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The third child of Irish immigrants, Jackson was said to have a bed reputation throughout his childhood because he had a quick temper. ... It would also issue bank notes and would be able to hold government funds and restrain the policy of the states. ...

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1) While the Federalist and Republican parties were feuding and struggling for control of the growing country of America in 1800, the balance of power was beginning to tip. The two leading candidates for control were Federalist John Adams, who was at the time of the election of 1800 the president...

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American Foreign Policy: Where are We Today and How Did We Get Here? The typical American citizen knows very little about American foreign policy. I realize that is a very broad, general statement. Nevertheless, it is true. Its not that the typical American isn't capable of understanding American foreign policy, but rather that we choose not to. ...

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Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994), 37th president of the United States In assessing what is good in a president, one must look at that president's ability to properly govern its citizens and country and in the manner in which he does it. Richard Milhouse Nixon had it within his grasp to be the greatest post-World War II president, he was extremely intelligent, had a driving ambition, and was a political consummate. However, Nixon's coercive traits and dubious political tactics leave little faith in his legitimacy. In many respects Richard Nixon was a good president, and undoubtedly h...

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