In 1917 he proclaimed American's entrance into World War I a crusade to make the world "safe for democracy." ... It collapsed early in World War II and dissolved itself in 1946. ... 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. ... However, in relation to Europe a...

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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! ... On national television Butterfield told the world that Nixon had ordered a video recording system to be installed in the White House to record all conversations. ... During 1973 the United States airlifted military aid to Israel, which turned the tide of the war between Syria and Egypt. ... The USSR saw Star Wars as a threat to their national security. ... Even before these closing events took place nearly all competition that was the basis for t...

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They are elected by the people to serve them to the best of their ability and to provide the citizens of the United States of America with the best quality of life and to represent their country on the world stage. ... Often seen as one of the most important indicators of a successful President is the ability to control and stimulate growth within the economy. ... The biggest set-back for the Bush administration would be starting the War on Terror, this would prompt the President to shift money towards war efforts and away from the economy. ... One of the most important issues that Presidents ...

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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. ... In short, the president would represent the people, but would not be chosen directly by them. ... Article 2 of the U.S. ... It requires a 2/3-majority vote of the full Senate to remove the president. ... * 2. ...

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If one were to discuss life after the Second World War, if they were not a historian would perhaps not talk much about Harry S. ... The war ended and the world was thrown into new territory, there were essentially two superpowers left in the world. ... Since the Cold War lasted for so long, engulfed in it is many other important historical factors. ... Truman was overtly aware that the people of the United States rallied behind his doctrine, and wanted any and every nation to have a choice in their political happenings; however, he was also aware that the people of the United States were tir...

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Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution specifies these cases. ... Article I, Sections 2-4 lay out how this bicameral system should be formed. ... Each representative is elected to a 2-year term. ...

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And yet, when Noriega was finally indicted in Miami in 1988, all the charges except one were related to activities that dated back before 1984, when he was our boy, helping with the U.S. war against Nicaragua. ... Among other things, he seems to have been dragging his feet about helping the U.S. in the contra war. ... We had to make sure that Panama was in the hands of people we could control before that date. ... Then in December 1989, the United States celebrated the fall of the Berlin wall and the end of the Cold War by invading Panama outright. ... Dan Rather placed him "at the top of ...

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In the world we live in, vast impersonal forces are making for the centralization of power and a regimented society" (Huxley, Education for Freedom, para. 2). ... Unfortunately, many sources like these go unquestioned by the general public, which leads to a misinformed world. ... A few years later these people who took daily baths and went to church in top hats were committing atrocities on a scale undreamed of" (para. 2). ... In Huxley's essay he said, "it would be foolish to suppose that this sort of thing cannot happen again" (para. 2) analogous to Obama taking out ...

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Civil War. ... She often deliberately enraged people and then smiled as they simmered. ... To say that the election of 1914 was important is to understate the situation completely. ... Stevens, "You's allright; you gotta fight for your rights in this world, and now that we are about to plunge into another war, I want to tell you women there"ll be no end to it unless you women get power. ... President Wilson called the War Session of the 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. ...

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Also during this time Roosevelt had married his childhood friend Edith Carrow in England on December 2, 1886. ... Fearing the danger of Spanish control of Cuba, Teddy strongly advocated war against Spain; but McKinley was doubtful of starting the war, waiting for public opinion to lead him what to do. ... Unlike other Presidents, Roosevelt felt that he should do anything as long as it helped the people, unless it was strictly forbidden by the Constitution. ... Especially Northern Securities whose owner, JP Morgan, was one of the richest men in the world. ... Then when Japan went to war with ...

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Also during this time Roosevelt had married his childhood friend Edith Carrow in England on December 2, 1886. ... Fearing the danger of Spanish control of Cuba, Teddy strongly advocated war against Spain; but McKinley was doubtful of starting the war, waiting for public opinion to lead him what to do. ... Unlike other Presidents, Roosevelt felt that he should do anything as long as it helped the people, unless it was strictly forbidden by the Constitution. ... Especially Northern Securities whose owner, JP Morgan, was one of the richest men in the world. ... Then when Japan went to war with ...

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No people were really afraid. ... The military knew that they had it pretty much in control." 2. ... "I"d have to say the Vietnam War definitely had a big impact on society. ... I really want to reserve amendments to the constitution that are important to the whole society of people, and take prohibition as an amendment to the constitution. ... "If its so important then what about the human rights in China and other countries like that. ...

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The years following the Civil War had seen a steady preparation for this. ... 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. ... Years later, President Roosevelt said that the people of Panama rebelled against Colombia "literally as one man." ...

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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. ... The trauma associated with losing a father is an important element that undermines emotional security, a trauma that would also affect Richard's father Francis. ... During this time Richard made the distinction between the "have-nots-, which he was, and the people who have everything and do nothing. ... His first two elections showed two important characteristics, the first was that for him winning is...

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Looking at the political career of President Wilson, we can see how in his book ''A History of the American People'' reflects his opinion. ... Patrick's Day in New Jersey, where Wilson faced those who were against the new waves of immigration, saying, "Some people have expressed a fear that there is too much immigration. ... This change of attitude was not easy, since it had to deal with those who still continue to discuss their opinions on A History of the American People. ... As a clear example we can see his meeting with Gezea Kende, redactor of one of the mos...

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