Ever since July 4th 1776, the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, there has been a belief in the minds,and hearts of all Americans. This belief has taken people farther than they could ever imagine and has made America a place for everyone. This belief has turned people from rags to rich...
"During particularly gripping testimony, one of the few mainstream camera crews present turned of its lights and packed up; the crew's exit sparked boos and jeers from the vets. That was the moment I became a media critic." (Myths, J. Cohen) Jeff Cohen's words seem to echo his opinion of the mains...
In summary, the Vietnam War led to a new type of counterculture that sparked American youths' interest in politics and social justice while the Civil Rights movement was becoming successful in tearing down white supremacy; both being turning points in American society. ...
Philip Caputo is a product of the US Marines system during the Vietnam War. The Marine Corp had very extreme policies and expectations that precipitated their questionable actions during the war. Caputo's involvement and unjust persecution is a result of the Marine Corps training and action that le...
Social and cultural society has been warped and changed; each decade creates its own personality forever leaving its mark in history. The 1960's created a lot of drama and excitement which, in turn, left a big impression on people of that time and is still affecting social and cultural society toda...