This effect was shown differently in each decade because different events were happening to the United States. ... The media was an important tool in making country aware of what was going on. ... (Jezer 33) The integration of the fifties was one of the most pivotal points in United States history. ... Abbie Hoffman was arguably one of the most well known "American Rebels". ... During the cold war the Cuban missile crisis was one of the most important events happening in the news at that time. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Kent State Massacre was said to be nationwide influential event, which was a result of new mass media technology that allowed people to view the war from home, with the biggest protest of students in American history, and it also affected the face of the Vietnam War. What happened at Kent State University? ... The events surrounding the deaths of students in Kent, Ohio were disorderly and violent. ... He also ordered a series of violent attacks; the most important attack was the invasion of Cambodia in 1970, in an attempt to cut off supply routes from North to South Vietnam through Cambodi...

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• Grade Level: High School

Medical breakthroughs were important in the sixties. ... President Kennedy was also the first and only Roman Catholic President in history. ... With leaders like Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, the Civil Rights Movement grew to be one of the most important movement in the sixties. ... Sadly his life came to an end by a bullet from his assign, James Earl Ray, on April 4, 1968 Important events in the movement involved the many sit-ins, riots, and the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968 passed. ... This movement proved to be a big impact on our country's history. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Here are a few examples of the most memorable short stories told in the book. ... To properly understand how America's involvement in Vietnam came about one must look back into history a long ways. ... Once again America had just finished a great war in which France was an important ally. ... It is important to remember that the leaders at this time thought they were doing the right thing. ... The Vietnam War was the first war in the history of the United States to be fought on foreign and domestic soil at the same time. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Vietnam Revolution was an epilogue of events that started way before the conflict that occurred during the 1960's and 1970's. ... Many nations around the world kept a close eye on the involvement's in Vietnam after the Geneva Conference, most importantly, the United States and Russia. ... Ho Chi Minh established a guerrilla forces unit called the Vietcong in South Vietnam to begin uprising in the state. ... The best answer for South Vietnam was to call on the United States. ... Yet, the actions of the United States determined much of the outcomes during the war. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The diagnosis may be given when a group of symptoms such as: "disturbing recurring flashback, avoidance or numbing memories of the event and hyper arousal continue for more than a month after the traumatic event" (Dryden-Edward, 2014). ... The mother of the wife stated, "I don't believe did this it was him. ... History of PTSD. ... This meant it was a pre-existing condition which disqualified him for treatment or any kind of compensation from the United States Government. ... He served 15 long months during the most violent times in Iraq. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The 1950s through the 1950s was a turbulent time in history. ... Efficiency became very important to the companies. ... One famous designer, still widely known today, was the most popular designer in the post-war period. ... He became the most influential designer in the post-war scene. ...

• Word Count: 5852
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• Grade Level: High School