Dear Diary,
As an African American woman it is very difficult to find jobs and live in today's society. Bur God has answered my prayers and President Johnson has established the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act makes it illegal for one to be prejudiced against any race or sex in the work force. I am supporting my three beautiful children and this act has made it so we can eat on a regular basis. If I keep saving hopefully Jimmy will be able to tryout for the football team at school. It is hard to keep living like these but I couldn't imagine my life any other way. Thank you God for blessing me with three beautiful children.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Dear Diary,
I never knew how helping others could make a person feel so much better about themselves. After joining president Johnson's, Volunteers in Service to America, I feel like I have a higher purpose in life. Prior to joining I began doing drugs and getting involved with the wrong people, but now that I have experienced this feeling there is no better high. Having this impact and seeing your progress in your own community on a daily basis makes you truly appreciate what life has to offer. President Johnson, thank you so much for enlightening me and illustrating that just because it's your life doesn't mean you are the most important thing in it.
I never knew how helping others could make a person feel so much better about themselves. After joining president Johnson's, Volunteers in Service to America, I feel like I have a higher purpose in life. Prior to joining I began doing drugs and getting involved with the wrong people, but now that I have experienced this feeling there is no better high. Having this impact and seeing your progress in your own community on a daily basis makes you truly appreciate what life has to offer. President Johnson, thank you so much for enlightening me and illustrating that just because it's your life doesn't mean you are the most important thing in it.
Dear Diary,
Who knew I would be the first in my family to make it to eighty years old. Although I feel pretty accomplished my medical expenses have been truly disgusting considering I have no choice in whether I pay or not. Thank the Lord Himself that President Johnson's new Medicare policy passed. It's about time that after all the hard work I've done as a veteran and a former factory employee I have benefits.
Who knew I would be the first in my family to make it to eighty years old. Although I feel pretty accomplished my medical expenses have been truly disgusting considering I have no choice in whether I pay or not. Thank the Lord Himself that President Johnson's new Medicare policy passed. It's about time that after all the hard work I've done as a veteran and a former factory employee I have benefits.
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1.www.nhgazette.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 May 2013.
2.www.washingtonpost.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 May 2013.
3. www.norton.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2013.
4.www.knightcite.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
5. www.greeniacs.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2013.
6.www.metrolyrics.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 May 2013.
7.www.google.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2013.
8.www.lyriczz.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 May 2013.
9. Appleby, Joyce, Alan Brinkley, Albert S. Broussard, James M. McPherson, and Donald A. Ritchie. The American Vision:Modern Time. Columbus,Ohio: Glencoe Mcgraw Hill, 1976. Print.
10. www.blogspot.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
11.www.rollingstone.com. Ed. Jann S. Wenner. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
12.www.lastfm.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
13.www.270towin.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
14.www.radford.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2013.
15.www.history.com. N.p., 1996. Web. 19 May 2013.
5 Paragraph essay
Americans lived in a time when the United States was undergoing numerous changes. The country was split and opinions were brewing rapidly. During the 1960s, not everything was looking up for the American culture. Americans witnessed new decisions about rights given to those of a different race. Presidents were being elected or released from office and voting rights were being discussed often. Americans should have learned that they had a voice in society. By speaking up they could have had a day in how the society was being run in the 1960s.
Americans during this time experienced changes to the society. Segregation was very prominent in the United States. It mainly took over the Southern states. The NAACP was formed which was a national association that helped get rid of segregation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the major figure for the African-American community. He gave numerous speeches that inspired the people to push for change. Many Americans did not see it as a postive movement but it was all based on opinion. He wanted the society to be treated fairly and equally. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed and the society benefitted tremendously. The federal government could now regulate segregation everywhere. It was no longer allowed in public places. Americans should have learned that integration is important. Every race that works together helps the overall society. All citizens have a voice and they should have used it when segregation was occurring. During the Civil Rights Movement as well, a prominent figure name Harvey Milk pushed for homosexual power. He campaigned for it in hopes of gaining support. Citizens at the time had a hard time accepting change and allowing homosexuals to be in the sociey. People should be open to diversity and many struggle to accept it even today. Americans were stubborn when it came to branching out and accepting change. The slow integregation of African-Americans and other races eventually helped our society.
The VietnamWar made a huge impact on the United States after they became involved. The US tried to stay clear of foreign affairs but were eventually drawn in. Vietam before the war was nationalistic. The government formed many political parties that would run the country. The major conflict in the war was the North invading the South. The North Vietnamese were Communist and the South was not. The United States quickly learned that they would have to participate in order to keep the South from becoming Communist. Americans should have learned that not everyone wanted to go to war. The US never won the battle but lost many lives. The draft was unfair because it selected those young white males. Many wanted to go to college and there was no female selection or any other race going to represent the United States. President Nixon tried to end the war by selecting certain positions for his staff. They would be in charge of improving relationships with foreign nations. Unfortunately this was not successful. The Vietnam War had no victor. Many lives were lost and greater tensions began. No one viewed the war as being a good thing for our country. The US citizens should have learned to make better relations with foreign countries and host meetings. Instead they took the war on full force and destroyed many cultures and lives. The presidential elections effected our country in the 1960s. When Nixon became president he tried to help the United States by establishing a foreign policy. He negotiated with the Soviet Union and discussed the oil embargo with other nations. When the Watergate Scandal occurred, many Americans could not trust the government let alone the president. They could not believe that he had been seen as a perfect man. The Americans had hoped that the future presidents woul be honest when they entered office. Outside wars and presidential elections effected our nation tremendously during the 1960s. People wanted to change and improve the society and trust that the government would make smarter decisions when dealing with foreign affairs.
During the 1960s, the environment was become polluted and it had to be changed. Our world was become polluted with many chemicals. Pesticides were being used on our plants which was causing harm to animals and humans. Pollutants were being produced into the air by new factories and cars. These fossil fuels were not helping create a cleaner environment. American's health was being put at risk and many would be prone to getting sick. Rachel Carson was an important American leader that wrote a book concerning the use of pesticides and DDT. The government started to take action after many were becoming sick. Earth day was created as a national movement that is still celebrated today. Americans took away that they needed a day to save the earth and environment by cleaning it. They would throw all trash away or clean up any that they say. This tradition is still carried out today. President Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act. The EPA controlled pollution standards and regulated activities that had to do with the environment. Overtime, citizens wanted to be able to purchase vehicles as long as they were being regulated. Solar panels were being made in order to reduce the amount of energy and cost being put into place. DDT was a pesticide used on plants that would kill unwanted insects but hurt the plants. The government was searching for other alternatives to use. In today's world, cars have been made to use less fossil fuels. People have learned from the past that in order to create a cleaner environment something has to change. Cars are being made with hybrid engines as well as battery charged cars. This saves many money and the use of fossil fuels. The past of the 1960s helped create a better look on what needed to change today. The government knows how to create cars that help the economy as well as controlling the use of chemicals.
The United States past was a time when everything was going under change. We were involved in foreign affairs that we tried to stay out of. Our environment was become unsafe and the government needed to step in immediately. Tensions were becoming higher and the United States become an huge target. Segregation was slowly fading away and all races were being integrated. Americans learned who to trust and put into office. They became smarter in creating a healthier environment. Today our society is still undergoing change but there is a sense of working together and that is what makes the United States a strong country. Segregation, war,presidential elections,and the environment have all changed and are either completely gone or still being improved on today. Americans learned from the past in order to create a better present and future.
Americans during this time experienced changes to the society. Segregation was very prominent in the United States. It mainly took over the Southern states. The NAACP was formed which was a national association that helped get rid of segregation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the major figure for the African-American community. He gave numerous speeches that inspired the people to push for change. Many Americans did not see it as a postive movement but it was all based on opinion. He wanted the society to be treated fairly and equally. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed and the society benefitted tremendously. The federal government could now regulate segregation everywhere. It was no longer allowed in public places. Americans should have learned that integration is important. Every race that works together helps the overall society. All citizens have a voice and they should have used it when segregation was occurring. During the Civil Rights Movement as well, a prominent figure name Harvey Milk pushed for homosexual power. He campaigned for it in hopes of gaining support. Citizens at the time had a hard time accepting change and allowing homosexuals to be in the sociey. People should be open to diversity and many struggle to accept it even today. Americans were stubborn when it came to branching out and accepting change. The slow integregation of African-Americans and other races eventually helped our society.
The VietnamWar made a huge impact on the United States after they became involved. The US tried to stay clear of foreign affairs but were eventually drawn in. Vietam before the war was nationalistic. The government formed many political parties that would run the country. The major conflict in the war was the North invading the South. The North Vietnamese were Communist and the South was not. The United States quickly learned that they would have to participate in order to keep the South from becoming Communist. Americans should have learned that not everyone wanted to go to war. The US never won the battle but lost many lives. The draft was unfair because it selected those young white males. Many wanted to go to college and there was no female selection or any other race going to represent the United States. President Nixon tried to end the war by selecting certain positions for his staff. They would be in charge of improving relationships with foreign nations. Unfortunately this was not successful. The Vietnam War had no victor. Many lives were lost and greater tensions began. No one viewed the war as being a good thing for our country. The US citizens should have learned to make better relations with foreign countries and host meetings. Instead they took the war on full force and destroyed many cultures and lives. The presidential elections effected our country in the 1960s. When Nixon became president he tried to help the United States by establishing a foreign policy. He negotiated with the Soviet Union and discussed the oil embargo with other nations. When the Watergate Scandal occurred, many Americans could not trust the government let alone the president. They could not believe that he had been seen as a perfect man. The Americans had hoped that the future presidents woul be honest when they entered office. Outside wars and presidential elections effected our nation tremendously during the 1960s. People wanted to change and improve the society and trust that the government would make smarter decisions when dealing with foreign affairs.
During the 1960s, the environment was become polluted and it had to be changed. Our world was become polluted with many chemicals. Pesticides were being used on our plants which was causing harm to animals and humans. Pollutants were being produced into the air by new factories and cars. These fossil fuels were not helping create a cleaner environment. American's health was being put at risk and many would be prone to getting sick. Rachel Carson was an important American leader that wrote a book concerning the use of pesticides and DDT. The government started to take action after many were becoming sick. Earth day was created as a national movement that is still celebrated today. Americans took away that they needed a day to save the earth and environment by cleaning it. They would throw all trash away or clean up any that they say. This tradition is still carried out today. President Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act. The EPA controlled pollution standards and regulated activities that had to do with the environment. Overtime, citizens wanted to be able to purchase vehicles as long as they were being regulated. Solar panels were being made in order to reduce the amount of energy and cost being put into place. DDT was a pesticide used on plants that would kill unwanted insects but hurt the plants. The government was searching for other alternatives to use. In today's world, cars have been made to use less fossil fuels. People have learned from the past that in order to create a cleaner environment something has to change. Cars are being made with hybrid engines as well as battery charged cars. This saves many money and the use of fossil fuels. The past of the 1960s helped create a better look on what needed to change today. The government knows how to create cars that help the economy as well as controlling the use of chemicals.
The United States past was a time when everything was going under change. We were involved in foreign affairs that we tried to stay out of. Our environment was become unsafe and the government needed to step in immediately. Tensions were becoming higher and the United States become an huge target. Segregation was slowly fading away and all races were being integrated. Americans learned who to trust and put into office. They became smarter in creating a healthier environment. Today our society is still undergoing change but there is a sense of working together and that is what makes the United States a strong country. Segregation, war,presidential elections,and the environment have all changed and are either completely gone or still being improved on today. Americans learned from the past in order to create a better present and future.
Poems
The lives that were effected in our past
1.Rosa Parks
made her marks
on the town
who made themselves look like clowns.
2.Women
hardworking,protective,caring
no jobs, no pay, segregated
rights.
3.Colored from the inside and out,
fighting for a place to fit in,
denied the acceptance to school,
Linda Brown vs. Board
4.President
pleasing, peacemaker, authoratative
end to segregation, constitutional
Eisenhower
5.Food thrown,
African-Americans abused,
Name calling,
College students,
The sit-in movement.
1.Rosa Parks
made her marks
on the town
who made themselves look like clowns.
2.Women
hardworking,protective,caring
no jobs, no pay, segregated
rights.
3.Colored from the inside and out,
fighting for a place to fit in,
denied the acceptance to school,
Linda Brown vs. Board
4.President
pleasing, peacemaker, authoratative
end to segregation, constitutional
Eisenhower
5.Food thrown,
African-Americans abused,
Name calling,
College students,
The sit-in movement.
5 W's of Watergate
Who: Nixon hired five men to break into the Democratic National Convention, Watergate. The five burglars were discovered by Frank Wills, the security guard. The reporters from the Washington Post, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, hired Mark Felt the FBI Associate Director and together they connected the Watergate scandal to Nixon and told the public the facts.
What: Nixon was paranoid he would not win the election his second time running. He assigned five men to break in and bug the Democratic National Convention in order to hear what they were saying in their campaign. When the burglars failed to bug the Convention properly and were caught by the security guard causing a monumental scandal.
Where: The Watergate Scandal took place at the Democratic National Convention. The National Convention is in Washington D.C.
When: The watergate scandal occured June 17, 1972. This was the second break in because the first time the burglars did not bug it properly. This was during Nixon's second time running for president to ensure he would win the election.
Why: Nixon hired the five men to break in because he was very paranoid about his competitors. This became a scandal because it tainted his image as a squeaky clean president. This caused him to be the first person to resign from office.
What: Nixon was paranoid he would not win the election his second time running. He assigned five men to break in and bug the Democratic National Convention in order to hear what they were saying in their campaign. When the burglars failed to bug the Convention properly and were caught by the security guard causing a monumental scandal.
Where: The Watergate Scandal took place at the Democratic National Convention. The National Convention is in Washington D.C.
When: The watergate scandal occured June 17, 1972. This was the second break in because the first time the burglars did not bug it properly. This was during Nixon's second time running for president to ensure he would win the election.
Why: Nixon hired the five men to break in because he was very paranoid about his competitors. This became a scandal because it tainted his image as a squeaky clean president. This caused him to be the first person to resign from office.
Moonlight Drive
Let's swim to the moon, uh huh
Let's climb through the tide
Penetrate the evenin' that the
City sleeps to hide
Let's swim out tonight, love
It's our turn to try
Parked beside the ocean
On our moonlight drive
Let's swim to the moon, uh huh
Let's climb through the tide
Surrender to the waiting worlds
That lap against our side
Nothin' left open
And no time to decide
We've stepped into a river
On our moonlight drive
Let's swim to the moon
Let's climb through the tide
You reach your hand to hold me
But I can't be your guide
Easy, I love you
As I watch you glide
Falling through wet forests
On our moonlight drive, baby
Moonlight drive
Come on, baby, gonna take a little ride
Down, down by the ocean side
Gonna get real close
Get real tight
Baby gonna drown tonight
Goin' down, down, down
Let's climb through the tide
Penetrate the evenin' that the
City sleeps to hide
Let's swim out tonight, love
It's our turn to try
Parked beside the ocean
On our moonlight drive
Let's swim to the moon, uh huh
Let's climb through the tide
Surrender to the waiting worlds
That lap against our side
Nothin' left open
And no time to decide
We've stepped into a river
On our moonlight drive
Let's swim to the moon
Let's climb through the tide
You reach your hand to hold me
But I can't be your guide
Easy, I love you
As I watch you glide
Falling through wet forests
On our moonlight drive, baby
Moonlight drive
Come on, baby, gonna take a little ride
Down, down by the ocean side
Gonna get real close
Get real tight
Baby gonna drown tonight
Goin' down, down, down
burning love
Lord almighty,
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
Its burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, Im flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
Its coming closer
The flames are reaching my body
Please wont you help me
I feel like Im slipping away
Its hard to breath
And my chest is a-heaving
Lord almighty,
Im burning a hole where I lay
Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
Ah, ah, burning love
Im just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
Its burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, Im flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
Its coming closer
The flames are reaching my body
Please wont you help me
I feel like Im slipping away
Its hard to breath
And my chest is a-heaving
Lord almighty,
Im burning a hole where I lay
Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
Ah, ah, burning love
Im just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car
And that man comes on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my T.V.
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signing that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car
And that man comes on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more
About some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my T.V.
And that man comes on to tell me
How white my shirts can be
But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarrettes as me
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signing that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl
Who tells me baby better come back later next week
'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
Hey hey hey, that's what I say
I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction, no satisfaction
electric ladyland
Well, I stand up next to a mountain
and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Well, I stand up next to a mountain,
chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island,
might even raise just a little sand.
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile,
Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, baby.
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time,
I'll give it right back to you one of these days.
I said I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time,
I'll give it right back one of these days.
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late.
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile, voodoo chile,
Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, hey hey hey.
I'm a voodoo chile,Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, baby.
and I chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Well, I stand up next to a mountain,
chop it down with the edge of my hand.
Well, I pick up all the pieces and make an island,
might even raise just a little sand.
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile,
Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, baby.
I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time,
I'll give it right back to you one of these days.
I said I didn't mean to take up all your sweet time,
I'll give it right back one of these days.
And if I don't meet you no more in this world
then I'll, I'll meet you in the next one and don't be late, don't be late.
'Cause I'm a voodoo chile, voodoo chile,
Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, hey hey hey.
I'm a voodoo chile,Lord knows I'm a voodoo chile, baby.
5 popular songs from the 60s or 70s
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it beLet it be, let it be
Let it be, let it beLet it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom Let it be
And when the brokenhearted people
And when the brokenhearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom Let it be
Let it be, let it beLet it be, yeah, let it be
Let it be, let it beLet it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom Let it be 
And when the night is cloudy
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Yeah, let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be
Yeah, let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be
Let it be, let it be Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom Let it be
In this political cartoon a general is painting of the truth about Vietnam. This is significant because in the beginning before the media became involved the people were lied to about the motives to fight in Vietnam. Once the media became involved it exposed the cruelties and true horrors of what was happening there. This also was the beginning of people's distrust in the government. The bucket in the left side of the picture explains how the government dealt with ther Vietnamese. They would go into their territory and kill off as much of their culture and families as they could. The police officer is painting over what they wanted to cover up during the war. In the end, their was no victory in the war. Many were killed and the that was the truth that many Americans did not see.
This political cartoon represents Nixon being tangled in the webs of the tapes of the voice recordings. Nixon had no explanation for the tapes and why he was recording his conversations. Throughout the scandal Nixon seemed suspicious to everyone because he was becoming tangled in all the lies he told to keep his reputation. Eventually he couldn't untangle himself from the web and resigned due to risk of impeachment. He looks very uncomfortable and thats they way Nixon was when the scandal occurred. He could not longer run away from the problem he faced. The tapes in the left side of the picture haunted him. The scandal changed the way sociey looked at Nixon. He had to resign himself before being impeached which was his way of saving himself.
#1- The story of Scandal that changed the views of Society
This cartoon depicts the feelings the society had during the Watergate scandal. Watergate changed the views of the Americans. The quotes explain how the society no longer trusted the government put into place. The cartoon talks about how the government should have changed during the society. The people wanted to trust the government again but that was not the case. The government could not build back up the reputation of Nixon. Nixon was viewed as the best president during this time but slowly lost his favor as soon as the scandal surfaced. The man is covered in a face mask and carrying tools. This is ironic because the doctor tries to fix up those who are injured. The tools are a symbol to help those who were affected. The watergate hotel symbolizes where people would stay so that they can be nursed back to health. The Americans felt completely betrayed by the government and how they handled the Watergate Scandal. They could never feel the same way about the presidental campaign again.
This cartoon depicts the feelings the society had during the Watergate scandal. Watergate changed the views of the Americans. The quotes explain how the society no longer trusted the government put into place. The cartoon talks about how the government should have changed during the society. The people wanted to trust the government again but that was not the case. The government could not build back up the reputation of Nixon. Nixon was viewed as the best president during this time but slowly lost his favor as soon as the scandal surfaced. The man is covered in a face mask and carrying tools. This is ironic because the doctor tries to fix up those who are injured. The tools are a symbol to help those who were affected. The watergate hotel symbolizes where people would stay so that they can be nursed back to health. The Americans felt completely betrayed by the government and how they handled the Watergate Scandal. They could never feel the same way about the presidental campaign again.
Current citizens who experiencd some of these events
1. Virginia Reischl
Mrs. Reishl was in her teens when all of the change occured in the United States. Her dad was gone for two tours in the war. Her mom was a single parent for a long time. Many soldiers would send casette tapes to their families back home. There were no dads in the city of Long Beach because they were all at war. Many wore their MIA and POW bracelets and never took them off. Watergate was very much hated during this time. Many people did not like the tourists visitung the Western White House. The economy during this time was very bad. The gas shortage was well needed. Everyone recieved their gas based on their license plate number. Odd numbers were some days and the even numbers were other days. The lines were so long according to Mrs.Reishl.
2.Jr Longdon
Mrs Longdon lived when the country was very political. It was the norm and everyone was aware of what was going on in the United States. The government made the decisions and the people never had a say. Segregation was not right in the the eyes of the society. People constantly critized the government. Mrs. Longdon believed that the Vietnam War should have never happened. Many people died and there was no win. Many were unappreciative when the war ended. The Watergate Scandal was very wrong. It was the first time a president was caught. It was the first time any president was caught in a politcal arena. Noone was scared of the unknown. Nixon's presidency was a scandal waiting to happen. She was too young to remember and unable to remember what was going on during this time.
3. Marion Forker
Mrs. Forker was a mother of 40 years old during the 1960s. She never paid attention much to the politcal views during this time. Hippies were in and that was the atmosphere in the United States. Everyone despised the Vietnam War. They were upset because they had just finished a war then turned around and entered a new one. People liked Nixon when he entered office but soon hated him when the Watergate Scandal occured. Drugs were starting to appear during this time. The economy was suffering and lost alot of money during the war.
4. Mrs. Haselton
Mrs. Haselton had different experiences during this time. The economy was looking up for everyone during this time. Houses were on sale for a cheaper price and everyone could buy more. Everyone was well off during this time. Everything seemed depressing though and Americans did not know where to turn. She was a Republican who voted for Nixon. She was in favor for him and what he wanted to do with the country.
5. Gerald Forker
He was a young boy who delivered newspaper daily to houses. He remembers seeing ribbons tied on doors to honor those who were dead. He never realized the symbols until later. He remembers no one loving that the United States went to war. Watergate was a big uproar in many households. The economy was ok but it was typical for families to be split. Parents would smoke around their children. Some would never see them for days. It was a very different lifestyle back then, then it was now.
1. Virginia Reischl
Mrs. Reishl was in her teens when all of the change occured in the United States. Her dad was gone for two tours in the war. Her mom was a single parent for a long time. Many soldiers would send casette tapes to their families back home. There were no dads in the city of Long Beach because they were all at war. Many wore their MIA and POW bracelets and never took them off. Watergate was very much hated during this time. Many people did not like the tourists visitung the Western White House. The economy during this time was very bad. The gas shortage was well needed. Everyone recieved their gas based on their license plate number. Odd numbers were some days and the even numbers were other days. The lines were so long according to Mrs.Reishl.
2.Jr Longdon
Mrs Longdon lived when the country was very political. It was the norm and everyone was aware of what was going on in the United States. The government made the decisions and the people never had a say. Segregation was not right in the the eyes of the society. People constantly critized the government. Mrs. Longdon believed that the Vietnam War should have never happened. Many people died and there was no win. Many were unappreciative when the war ended. The Watergate Scandal was very wrong. It was the first time a president was caught. It was the first time any president was caught in a politcal arena. Noone was scared of the unknown. Nixon's presidency was a scandal waiting to happen. She was too young to remember and unable to remember what was going on during this time.
3. Marion Forker
Mrs. Forker was a mother of 40 years old during the 1960s. She never paid attention much to the politcal views during this time. Hippies were in and that was the atmosphere in the United States. Everyone despised the Vietnam War. They were upset because they had just finished a war then turned around and entered a new one. People liked Nixon when he entered office but soon hated him when the Watergate Scandal occured. Drugs were starting to appear during this time. The economy was suffering and lost alot of money during the war.
4. Mrs. Haselton
Mrs. Haselton had different experiences during this time. The economy was looking up for everyone during this time. Houses were on sale for a cheaper price and everyone could buy more. Everyone was well off during this time. Everything seemed depressing though and Americans did not know where to turn. She was a Republican who voted for Nixon. She was in favor for him and what he wanted to do with the country.
5. Gerald Forker
He was a young boy who delivered newspaper daily to houses. He remembers seeing ribbons tied on doors to honor those who were dead. He never realized the symbols until later. He remembers no one loving that the United States went to war. Watergate was a big uproar in many households. The economy was ok but it was typical for families to be split. Parents would smoke around their children. Some would never see them for days. It was a very different lifestyle back then, then it was now.
The Great United States
In this time frame the United States conquered multiple trials and tribulations. The Watergate scandal caused the American people to distrust the government and began to question their motives. The Civil Rights Movement tore the United States into the North and the South. The two sides had complete opposing views. Women's rights was being debated during this time period. Women were never allowed the same rights as men. As soon as it was being debated, people were astonished that women could accomplish many great things. The United States fought through many setbacks to become the country they are today.
In this time frame the United States conquered multiple trials and tribulations. The Watergate scandal caused the American people to distrust the government and began to question their motives. The Civil Rights Movement tore the United States into the North and the South. The two sides had complete opposing views. Women's rights was being debated during this time period. Women were never allowed the same rights as men. As soon as it was being debated, people were astonished that women could accomplish many great things. The United States fought through many setbacks to become the country they are today.
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