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Michael Streich
Oct 28, 2009
USS Maine in Havana Harbor 1898
In the months before the outbreak of war with Spain in April 1898, German warships prowled the Caribbean, meddling in affairs & hoping to benefit from a weakening Spain.
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Oct 20, 2009
Lobbyists and the Legislative Process
Although the lobbyist serves an important purpose in the crafting of meaningful legislation, lobbyists have a long history of unethical and illegal activity.
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Oct 19, 2009
The Filibuster in Parliamentary Procedure
Popularized in the mid-19th Century, the filibuster gives Senators, individually or in groups, the power to stop all Senate floor business.
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Oct 16, 2009
Realpolitik and Idealism in Foreign Policy
European and American foreign policy initiatives followed moralist approaches of idealism or the ruthless actions of Realpolitik to achieve goals favorable to the state.
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Sep 27, 2009
Role of the United States Senate
The primary role of the US Senate is to slow the process of legislation through inquiry, hearings, and debate while at the same time providing advice and consent.
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Sep 26, 2009
Amusement Parks and Recreation in the 1950s
Post War recreation in the 1950s and 1960s included the growth and expansion of amusement parks like Palisades Park and Coney Island at an affordable price.
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Sep 9, 2009
Modern Mercenary Armies in Iraq and Afghanistan
Mercenaries have been used since the dawn of ancient civilizations but have taken on new significance in the war against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Modern US History
Nov 2, 2009
Billy Graham
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Elvira Nieto
Billy Graham, arguably the most famous evangelist of the 20th century, preached to millions. Days before his 91st birthday, his ascension to prominence is remembered.
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Nov 1, 2009
Kenny Washington Makes NFL History
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Kathy Kerr
Kenny Washington not only broke through the defenses of opposing football teams, he also crossed the racial barrier in the National Football League
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Nov 1, 2009
Best Little-Known or Obscure November Holidays
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Robin Montanye
The search to find the when and the why behind Child Safety Protection Month and answer, "Who was Sadie Hawkins and why does she have a day?", plus other obscure holidays
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Oct 27, 2009
The Assassination of William McKinley
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Walter Coffey
The assassination of President William McKinley turned many Americans against immigrants and radicals, and led to enhanced presidential security.
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Oct 25, 2009
How Did Americans Survive the Great Depression?
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Iulia Filip
Forced to confront unemployment, foreclosure and relocation, the Americans of the Great Depression Era built support networks and found refuge in escapist entertainment.
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Oct 20, 2009
FDR's Urban Paternalism
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Ron Goodwin
FDR believed the government should promote paternalistic housing policies to provide for those devastated by the Depression, but there were unintended consequences.
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Oct 20, 2009
The Life of Warren G Harding
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Terry Long
Before his nomination as the Republican candidate, Warren G Harding said, "America's present need is not heroics, but healing...."
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