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  • War Movies

    War Movies

    In both Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line, a recurring theme appeared to be the impact of war on the common soldier. Through a variety of different scenarios, the viewer is exposed to the daily hardships that one must endure while in battle. The soldiers are continuously walking a fine line between life and death, and their morale and tenacity does not escape unscathed. The opening scene in Saving Private Ryan was very

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Trojan War

    The Trojan War

    World History 6 October 2004 The Trojan War The city of Troy, now known as Turkey, was believed to had a great war with Greece. Major sources of this war include historical evidence and depictions through the epic poem The Iliad, written by Homer. While visiting Greece to request the return of a Trojan Princess, Prince of Troy Paris falls in love with the Spartan Princess, Helen. Because of their love for each other Paris

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Monika
  • In Cold Blood

    In Cold Blood

    In Cold Blood is the true story of a multiple murder that rocked the small town of Holcomb, Kansas and neighboring communities in 1959. It begins by talking about the Clutters. Herb (the father), Bonnie (the mother), Nancy (the daughter), and Kenyon (the son). The Clutters were prominent members of their community who gained admiration and respect for their neighborly demeanors. After being introduced to the Clutter family, you are introduced to the madmen, Dick

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    It all started in 14 when there was a struggle for land ownership in the newly founded Americas between the French and the British. The feud was so great it lead into the French and Indian War. This nine year struddle finally came to a close in 1763. The war had altered every aspect of life in the American colonies and the European countries who ruled them. The French and Indian War greatly altered all

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: July
  • The Civil War

    The Civil War

    In the Civil War the North had many advantages over the South. The South was outnumbered, out supplied, and pushed into a corner using military tactics. Many things changed because of the Civil War. The military tactics used by the North changed how war was fought from then on. Many changes were made politically; some were only temporary, while others were permanent. After the war was over, the country was reunited and the image of

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: Vika
  • Trojan War by Bernard Evslin

    Trojan War by Bernard Evslin

    In the book The Trojan War, by Bernard Evslin, Ulysses and Agamemnon both contribute to the Greek’s victory. Many considered Ulysses to be the real brains behind the Greek forces. Although Agamemnon was the leader of the Greeks, many would say he was not a good one. Even though Agamemnon did some good deeds during the war, many of his actions caused problems, and Ulysses often had to come to his rescue. With Ulysses

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    Submitted: January 9, 2010 By: David
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    After the conclusion of Korean War in 1953 the North and the South became hostile to each other. During this period of confrontation which lasted till the seventies Beijing emerged as North Korea's closest ally. But, especially after the Sino-Soviet split Moscow competed for influence by providing arms to the Kim Il Sung regime. The United States felt concerned about the dangers of war damaging its key Asian ally Japan and encouraged South Korea to

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: regina
  • Wwii & Star Wars

    Wwii & Star Wars

    In the movie, written by George Lucas, Episode IV - A New Hope. There are many mythical, religious and spiritual symbols portrayed. The Jedi's believe in the Force, which is a religion of which they abide. The Force is the backbone of the Jedis and they turn to this when in trouble. The opposite of the Force is the "Dark Side of the Force." The Dark Side is lead by and evil Jedi named Darth

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Mike
  • World War 1 Causes

    World War 1 Causes

    WWI Causes World War I, a war that started out locally in Europe between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that later ended up including thirty two different nations. This war has been around for almost a century and yet the causes of it are still being debated. There are many different scenarios that have been considered. Some of the key reasons that were believed to have instigated WWI were nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and an arrangement of treaties.

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Mike
  • Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Physiological, or Psychological?

    Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Physiological, or Psychological?

    Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Physiological, Or Psychological? What is Gulf War Syndrome (GWS)? Is it a debilitating physical condition because of a secret use of chemical and biological warfare from the Iraqis? Is it post-traumatic stress disorder that resulted from the Gulf War? Nobody really knows the truth behind GWS, but many people have given their expertise and opinions on what, if anything caused GWS. In Hystories: Hysterical Epidemics and Modern Media, written by

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    Submitted: January 10, 2010 By: Artur
  • The War on Drugs America

    The War on Drugs America

    The War on Drugs America It should be no secret that America has a serious and rapidly growing drug problem. According to a study conducted by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), about 12.7 million Americans have used some kind of illegal drug in the past month, and approximately 30 to 40 million people have altered their state of mind at least once in the past year (druglibrary.org). These startling facts should make your average straight-edged

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Isreal and the War on Terror

    Isreal and the War on Terror

    Fear is one of the worst things a person could live with in their life. Fear of heights, fear of drowning or fear of mice. Imagine the fear of being injured or killed walking down the street, picking up the newspaper or shopping at a mall. This is what most Israeli citizens must live with everyday of their life, the fear of death. Israeli citizens are left to wonder whether they will face suicide bombings,

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Jack
  • World War 1

    World War 1

    The military draft is needed if there are insufficient volunteer troops in the military. Both the Senate and the House would have to sign a bill for the draft, and then the President would have to sign the bill. This is the only way the draft can come to be. Next, there is a lottery based on birthdays, which will decide the order in which registered men are called up by Selective Service. Everyone at

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: July
  • War on Drugs

    War on Drugs

    The first American anti-drug law was an 18 San Francisco ordinance which outlawed the smoking of opium in opium dens. It was passed because of the fear that Chinese men were luring white women to their "ruin" in opium dens. "Ruin" was defined as associating with Chinese men. It was followed by other similar laws, including Federal laws in which trafficking in opium was forbidden to anyone of Chinese origin, and restrictions on the importation

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Steve
  • Origins and Causes of World War II

    Origins and Causes of World War II

    In 1919, after the World War I ended, leaders of victorious countries met at Versailles, Paris and opened a peace conference. The main leaders were Georges Clemenceau who presented France, Woodrow Wilson president of the United States, and David Lloyd George, Prime Minister of Great Britain. There were other Allies, Italy, Japan and Rumania. Russia did not attend because it was locked in civil war. The negotiations were difficult and often bitter, but the Allies

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: David
  • Relations Between England and It’s Colonies After the French/indian War

    Relations Between England and It’s Colonies After the French/indian War

    In the early years of colonial settlement in the Americas, the struggle for land ownership between European countries seemed everlasting. One feud between Great Britain and France led to the French and Indian War during the mid 18th century. After the war was over in 1763, the political, economic and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies were altered. Although altered, not all would agree that they were altered for the worse. Soldiers on

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War On January 16, 1991 the Gulf War had officially started, and for good reason. In August of 1990, Saddam Hussein sent armies to Kuwait, to take it over. When the United States had unwittingly given Saddam help when fighting against the Iranians, we had also given him a military that was one of the world’s largest and most lethal. And so, when Saddam did not comply with the

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Janna
  • War in Iraq

    War in Iraq

    The Bush administration has listed a number of reasons for going to war with Iraq. The biggest and most common is that Saddam possesses weapons of mass destruction, including biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. Of course before his capture, Hussein has long claimed that Iraq did not have weapons of mass destruction (CNN, 2.8.03). We clearly can't take Iraq's word for it. In Bush's declaration of war speech, he changed the long-standing reference to "weapons

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • Which Was the More Important Cause of World War 1

    Which Was the More Important Cause of World War 1

    There are many long and short term causes of World War 1, some developed over years and some a matter of days. Although many believe that the Moroccan Crises in 1905 and 1911, and the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand are the two main causes of World War 1. These two topics will be explained and inducted in this following essay to see, which is the more important cause of World War 1? In 1905

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Artur
  • The War on Science Waged by the Republican Party and Especially by the George Bush Administration

    The War on Science Waged by the Republican Party and Especially by the George Bush Administration

    The War on Science Waged by the Republican Party And Especially by the George Bush Administration I was taught that science is for the quest of truth, or ‘The Truth’. As humans’ new quest has evolved to the industry (at least what media dictates it to be), many people make it their mission to adjust others to this quest, ironically; it’s the people who would profit if the world’s state of mind would change

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Tasha
  • In Cold Blood Written by Truman Capote

    In Cold Blood Written by Truman Capote

    In the novel In Cold Blood written by Truman Capote, Nancy Clutter was murdered along other members of her family. This novel is based on the murders of this family. Nancy was the “town darling”, (Page 7, Capote) she was intelligent, talented, helpful with her family, and was truly devoted to her boy friend Bobby. Little did she know that her life was coming to an end. She was murdered with the town left

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Jon
  • Expatriates in the Post War Era

    Expatriates in the Post War Era

    Expatriates in the Post War Era To understand a writer one must understand their background and the experiences associated with their lives. Each writer contributes a different style of writing, thus each writer is influenced by their past memory and present way of living. Wars influence writers that are and are not involved in them. Wars can influence soldiers to write vivid pieces from detailed memories and sometimes from flashbacks that can occur. Expatriate writers

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Victor
  • Special "world War Ii" Edition of the Stax Report

    Special "world War Ii" Edition of the Stax Report

    June 6, 2002 - Stax here with a Special "World War II" Edition of The Stax Report! June 6 marks the 58th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied forces' massive invasion of northern France. Rather than put together a list of "The Greatest World War II Films Ever Made," I opted to spotlight a small and rather eclectic mix of (primarily lesser known) films set against the backdrop of World War II (and, in one case,

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The War in Iraq

    The War in Iraq

    The war in Iraq is a waste of our country's time and funds. September 11, 2001 two highjacked planes collided with New York's World Trade Center, and the Pentagon in Washington. Following the attacks, President Bush declared war on terrorism. For the past four years, American and other allied troops have entered the Middle East to cleanse terrorism. Such terrorist leaders as, Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein have been brought down. But, why is our

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War lasted through six presidents, 50,000 dead American Soldiers and 25 years of battle. In 1945 Vietnamese nationalist declared independence from France. In 1954 France surrenders 10,000. Vietnam splits, North and South. American’s thought that Vietnam was thought to be the gateway for China and Soviet Union. South Vietnam was thought to be vulnerable to attack from these countries. Ho Chi Minh wants to unify Vietnam. Eisenhower felt that South Vietnam was

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Mike