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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Liberals Versus Reagan
The 15th of 20 articles on the Democratic National Conventions 1984: A Tale of Two Cities Dates: July 16 - 19, 1984 Venue: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco CA. Opened in 1981, San Francisco’s largest convention center is named after George Moscone, the mayor who was assassinated in 1978.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Not Even a Single Gunshot Has Been Fired at the Disputed Sino - Indian Border Since 1975
China has built new structures near the border . Recent images from June 22 show China has built new structures near the location of a Himalayan border. New Chinese bunkers, tents, and storage units that weren't previously there in earlier within the month.
By Siddharth Shankar V6 years ago in The Swamp
Which Is Correct: Fourth of July, July the Fourth, July 4, July 4th, Or Independence Day?
There is only one official holiday in July, and it is a big one that many people look forward to celebrating. There are five ways to say and write the name of the holiday that acknowledges the birth of the nation.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
South Africa: Cry My Beloved Country
Cry the beloved country is a novel by Alan Paton that discusses the racial and economic divisions that plague the country – the novel was released in 1948 why is it now in 2020, 72 years later the words written are still relevant. Cry the beloved country is also the phrase that comes to mind when I think of South Africa, my once beloved country.
By Kayla Dell6 years ago in The Swamp
Andrew Jackson's Native Removal Policy
As the seventh President of the infantile United States of America, Mr. Andrew Jackson assumed an office which not only granted him immense power, but also a glaringly cacophonic environment in which opposing factions would do seemingly anything to bring the other side down. Of the many divisive political issues present in 1828, none was perhaps of more importance - or in need of urgent debate - than the territories of Native Americans and where they fit in between the industrious North, the aristocratic and bountiful Southern coast and the agriculture-oriented, ever-expanding Western frontier. The general consensus of most white Americans was: not in our state. Regardless of motivation, a majority of the populous agreed that resettlement of Native Americans was necessary, and the best place to send them was West of the Mississippi River. As “the people’s president,” Jackson was inherently inclined to bend to the will of the people. Despite his rhetoric, which on the surface seemed compassionate and protective of the indigenous peoples, Jackson’s motivations were political, cultural, and economic, not humanitarian.
By Thomas Christopher Luongo6 years ago in The Swamp
The Camelot Era
The 12th in a 20 part series on the Democratic National Conventions 1960: The New Frontier Dates: July 11 - 15, 1960 Venue 1: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, 3939 South Figueroa Avenue, Los Angeles. Ironically, the building was christened by Richard Nixon in 1959. It was demolished in 2016 and is now the site of Banc of California Stadium.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Important Milestones in LGBT+ History
There is no arguing that the LGBT+ community has a history full of struggle and adversity. The world has a long way to go before we achieve equality and all LGBT+ people can feel safe enough to be themselves. However, there are a lot of events to look back on that made a huge difference when they happened, and have continued to inspire and push us in the right direction ever since then. Here's a list of some LGBT+ milestones that helped drive the community forward as they made the world a better place.
By Tone Breistrand6 years ago in The Swamp
