Ohio Leaders in the Civil War Ohio played an intricate role during the Civil War. ... Vallandigham was the most notorious domestic foe of President Lincoln's war policies during the Civil War. He urged that the war be ended by negotiation. ... John Sherman played an important role in Ohio politics and shaped the finances of the United States during this time. ... Though a minor figure in the circle of presidential advisors and friends and in the events of the war, the bishop illustrated his willingness to actively endorse principles and policies that he felt were right and would be help...

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This was an important development in the surge of nationalism experienced in "The Era of Good Feelings". ... These events drew people together as a nation and sparked the pride and cultural identification that typifies this era. ... The war brought the states together in a stronger nation because of the military achievements. ... These events evidenced a new aspect for America as an emerging nation. ... The war of 1812 made Democratic Republicans the symbol for America. ...

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The Year 1965 In my essay I am going to write about some of the important events and traditions from the year 1965 which was the year that I was born. I am also going to show you that there are many similarities with the way life and events were in 1965 as compared to now. ... By the end of the year, 190,000 American soldiers were in Vietnam to fight the war. ... And here we are today in the year 2003 getting ready to go to war with Iraq. ... The Grammy awards, Oscars and the Miss America Pageant were still ma...

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Things that happened while he was in office In the time that Jackson was in office many history altering events occurred. ... One of the most important events in the time that Jackson was president and in the entire history of the United States was Samuel Colt developing his revolver. The revolver was an important tool used in another important event that occurred while Jackson was president, The Texas War for Independence. ... After many campaigns in the Creek War, he was promoted to major general in the army. ... They too died of hardships sustained in the war. ...

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This framing of the war by mass media made it nearly impossible to oppose the war. ... Fox News won the ratings war with pro-war and pro-American coverage post 9/11.7 Mass media and politicians had additional pressure to be pro-war from the President who was calling for war in Iraq. ... This fear help gain support for the war in Iraq. ... The American people were quick to support a war that was seen as patriotic and an extension of the War on Terror. ... President Bush used American disdain for Hussein from past events to his advantage. ...

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Within the past decade we have sent American military personnel to Somalia to protect United Nations" troops conducting a humanitarian operation to relieve the famine resulting from the civil war in that Country. ... According to Hoffman, in the event that a complete withdrawal is impossible in its respective phase, the priority simply turns to domestic concerns (p.19). ... Using generations as their premise, they suggest that one-generation and its particular leaders and decision makers may experience an intensive war, and by remembering its horrors and mishaps, avoid similar conflicts. .....

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America the Bully As a child, my first remembrance of war is the Gulf War. ... My generation alone has witnessed so many historical events. ... These are the major events are what come to my memory when I look back in American history. I am able remember where I was, and what I was doing during every single one of these events. ... I have watched the news and kept up with my current events since I could remember. ...

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Citizens should also learn how the government works and keep up to date with the news and current events. ... Congress can declare war and veto or pass bills and laws. ... All military officers take orders from the president [he is the Commander and Chief] and he plans how the war is to be fought. ... In Theory (Constitution): The Bill of Rights is one of the most important parts of the Constitution because it addresses the basic rights of individual citizens. ... In Reality (Current Event Example): Today with the recent terrorist attacks and threats people can be and are sometimes stop...

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This essay discusses many important events of US history from the 70s to the present day THIS TOOK ME FOREVER TO RESEARCH AND THEN WRITE, ENJOY! ... After these events took place Nixon's popularity steadily eroded away. ... The USSR saw Star Wars as a threat to their national security. ... Reagan denied any knowledge of these events, he said that the weapons dealing with Iran was an attempt to open up contact with the Iranian government and had nothing to do with negotiations over the hostages. ... Even before these closing events took place nearly all competition that was the basis fo...

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The declaration was sent to King George III of England, hoping to prevent a war. ... Washington was mostly responsible for the direction of the war with high spirits. ... As a hero of the Revolutionary War, he was elected for the first presidency. ... In the north Britain occupied seven of the most important trading posts. ... He also summarized the major events that took place during his presidency. ...

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Wilson had seen the difficulties of war. ... The Treaty of Paris was one of the most important treaties signed at or near Paris. ... After World War I severeal treaties were signed (1919-20) in or near Paris, the most important of which was the Treaty of Versailles After World War II separate treaties were signed (1947) by the Allies at or near Paris with Italy, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Finland. ... He had been paying attention to the press to see the results of the events that were unfolding. ... After the events down in Agua Prieta, Villa was on a one course action, de...

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Before the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, 2 other events led the road to WWII: the fall of France in 1940, and Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. ... Several months later, he interpreted the lend-lease law to mean that the defense of the USSR was extremely important to the defense of the US. ... They finally decided to declare war on December 11, 1941. ... I don't feel that FDR purposely led the US into war. ... During the war, he had stayed away from the public eye. ...

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One of the most significant events that helped mold Whitman's personality was observing was observing the death of our nation's beloved 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. ... Death is only one of the themes, however it may be his most important theme pertaining to his controversial poetry. ... For example, we as humans know think that we have only one life to live, therefore each life is important. ... During the course of the those ten years, a couple of life-changing events happened to Whitman; first was his experience as a nurse during the Civil War, and more importantly was t...

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Theodore Roosevelt History, to me, is all of the events that make a person, or a society, who they are. ... He made many important decisions that shaped America then, and even still today. ... During the Potsdam conference Truman received an important message from home. ... He made plans to use the bomb between then and August 10 to end the war. ... World War II was over. ...

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He told her the war was ending. Emily really didn't care about the war, because her father died fighting in it. ... Her uncle told the events that had happen while she was sleeping. ... He is a main character because he is a very important part of Emily's life. ... All the parts came into place when this event happened. ...

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It seems as if the events leading to this fateful day may have been premonitions of what was to come. ... This is because it was the end of the Civil War and at the time Grant was more revered than Lincoln because of his leadership throughout the war. ... Lincoln had specifically made a request to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton that Major Thomas T. ... Stanton explained, without actually telling specifics, that he had an important assignment for Eckert that could not be put off (Bishop 162). ... Due to the inability of anyone to portent this tragic event, Lincoln was assassinated; and on A...

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Newspapers, radio, magazines and television are able to use their own judgment when reporting current events. ... Luckily, in both of these situations, there is more than one reporter covering the details of the story, and most important information is sure to surface somewhere. ... The event being described is news, but it is described in terms applied over the years to similar events. ... For instance, during the Vietnam War, the Defense Department of the United States used many misleading phrases in news reports. ... By using carefully chosen phrases, the Defe...

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To begin to talk about life after the end of War World II without discussing the war in detail may due it some injustice, but after all it is only a fifteen page paper. ... These two authors go on to state that in this doctrine it is clear and evident that communism in evil and since Russia is the largest proponent of communism they not only pose a legitimate threat to every country in its surroundings, but more importantly to the security of the United States itself . ... Since the Cold War lasted for so long, engulfed in it is many other important historical factors. ... The one thing ...

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What events about the 1960" had the greatest impact on society? "I"d have to say the Vietnam War definitely had a big impact on society. ... What event during the 1960's influenced you the most? ... "If its so important then what about the human rights in China and other countries like that. ... What event in the 70's influenced you the most? ...

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Sanctions are an important topic in the world today, especially with U.S. relations in Iraq. ... Sanctions are important to every person in this country because they can affect our jobs and can lead to war with other countries. ... Another important idea is that Democratic countries, where the elite cares a lot about what the rest of the world thinks are far more affected by sanctions than authoritarian countries. ... This idea can be seen in current events as the United States is targeting Sadamm Hussein instead of the people of Iraq. ... We can see this today in the way we are trying...

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Prior to his presidency, Jackson was very active in war and politics. ... The Black Hawk War of 1832 and the Seminole War that was renewed in 1835 represented the last efforts of the eastern Native Americans to retain their ancestral lands. ... Another important event in Jackson presidency was the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States. ... When this war between Biddle and Jackson was over, Jackson had won his greatest political victory, and the Second Bank of the United States passed out of existence when its charter expired in 1836. ...

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Took an active part in events that lead to the American Revolution. 1776- Jefferson took his seat in Congress as an elected delegate and wrote the Declaration of Independence. ... It also prevented war with France, over the Mississippi River. ... He oversaw the Navy that blockaded Tripoli to win the Tripoli war and also forced the Algiers and Tunis to renounce attacks against Americans. ... In reaction, Jefferson did not declare war, because he knew Britain had a superior Navy. ... War may have been avoided, but by closing all American ports Jefferson created his own new crises. ...

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It is also important to remember that when they created the office of the presidency, they did so without any model to go by. ... Constitution wanted in a president: a national leader a statesman in foreign policy a commander in time of war & enforcement of the laws. ... In the event that no candidate received a majority vote of the Electoral College, then the House of Representatives would elect the president. ...

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The years following the Civil War had seen a steady preparation for this. ... He declared that it was the duty of the United States to enforce the findings of this commission "by every means in its power," which meant war if Britain remained adamant. ... Far more important to the United States in its expansionist mood was the acquisition of the Hawaiian Islands, first visited by American missionaries in the 1820's. ... During World War II, the United States stationed 65,000 troops in Panama to protect the canal. ... America's 1898 war with Spain made a canal seem essential. ...

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Lieberman was attending campaign events in New York and taping a TV interview with Bill O'Reilly of the FOX News Network, Gephardt cited a family obligation, and Kucinich said he wanted to take part in important votes in the House. ... From in World War II, when Bugs Bunny asked us to buy war bonds to Bill Clinton playing his saxophone for the enjoyment of Yakko, Wakko, and Dot on the Animaniacs, the idea of using cartoons to gain votes is an incredible idea. ...

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