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- 1331: David Selznick and Since You Went Away
- ... Hilton says good-bye to her boyfriend Billy at the train station. The long shadows are used to show the shadow that is cast over America at this point in history and to enhance this on-screen realism. Indeed, this issue was the case for many Americans and people from other countries as well. Overall, it was the message that appealed ... can make. Sources Cited Abel. Brian. "Since You Went Away." Variety July 19, 1944 p13 Agee, James. "Films" The Nation July 29, 1944 p137. Allen, Robert and Gomery, Douglas "Film History - Theory and Practice" New York: N. Award Records 1985. Crowther, Bosley. "Since You Went Away," A Film of Wartime Domestic Life, With Claudette Colbert and Others, Opens at the Capitol." New York Times July 21, 1944. Eyman, Giannetti "Flashback - A Brief History of Film" New Jersey: Prentice Hall 1991. Fenster, Mark. "Constructing the image of authorial presence: David O. Selznick and the marketing of since you sent away" Journal of Film ...
- 1332: Salem Witch Trials
- ... led by God, ran inquisitions, and created the "witch-hunt" of Salem. The Salem witch trials is just one example of types of hunts that have gone on in American history. The McCarthy trials and Watergate are other forms of hunts in the political spectrum (American Fanaticism). From the Spring of 1692 to the Fall of 1692, men and women were ... of the reasons that the hysteria started in the first place. Years went by, and apologies were given and restitution was also given to the families. This incident in American history has left a great impression on present day lives. Bibliography Armstrong, Karen/ Hill, Frances. A Delusion of Satan. The Full Story of the Salem Witch Trials. New York: Bantam Doubleday ... 1995. Ashley, Leonard R.N. The Devil’s Disciples. New York: Barricade Books Inc., 1996. Briggs, Robin. Witches & Neighbors. New York: Penguin Books Ltd.,1996. Brown, Richard D. Massachusetts, A History. New York: W.W.Norton and Company, Inc., 1978. Ferres, John H. (Ed.) 20th Century Interpretations of The Crucible.Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1972. Karlsen, Carol F. ...
- 1333: Homosexual Marriage
- ... lesbians from marrying, procreating, or adopting (Williams 299). Marriage, as well as adoption, is considered a privilege; those who marry or adopt must obey the laws. No examples in past history occur in which same-sex unions were given the equal rights and legal recognition as heterosexual unions (Kaplan 16). Factually, recent polls state that two-thirds of American adults oppose ... supporting a conclusion. Boys raised by masculine fathers feel more secure and generally do not commit crimes. Boys of lesbians may be susceptible to this behavior. Homosexuals also have a history of unstable relationships, so the children may suffer family disruptions often. Another peril involved with same-sex couples is their history of substance abuse. As a group, same-sex couples are known for substance abuse, which may lead to a shorter life expectancy than heterosexuals, as well as a bad ...
- 1334: Cyril Falls, "The Great War"
- ... no luck. They both died at the place where they got shot at 12.30 P.M. June 28 1914. This event went to the second most terrible war in history World War I, which started at the first day of August 1914 with the declaration of war from Germany to Russia. Chapter II, Plans-Armies-Leaders: Shortly after the declaration ... east and take about 300,000 prisoners and 3000 guns. This advance lasted until the end of the year 1915. And a quote of a general who said: "The military history of no former times can produce a second example of such a feat of arms". Chapter III, The Fatal Hellespont: January 2, 1915 was the beginning of the operations the ... everybody who is interested to learn facts about World War I and to improve his/her knowledge about this subject. References THE GREAT WAR by CYRIL FALLS 446 pages World History Honors R 4 March 17, 2000
- 1335: Allegory Of American Pie By Do
- A Piece of the "Pie" Ask anyone what was the defining moment in the rock history of the 1960s was and all you will get is a one word answer: Woodstock. The three day rock festival that defined an era was only one of many music ... poet behind the haunting epic song about the death of ‘danceable’ music, McLean wrote the ever popular song, "American Pie" (appendix 1). The most important song in rock’n’roll history, "American Pie", is the song about the demise of rock’n’roll after Buddy Holly’s death and the heathenism of rock that resulted. Although McLean himself won’t reveal ... pop music. And although folk and rock continued to blend in the 70’s, like Neil Young, folk music as it was known in the early 60s became part of history rather than remaining a popular form (Layman 38). Another wave of music that arrived was "acid rock". Practiced by some groups like the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, The Greatful ...
- 1336: Heart Of Darkness And Apocalyp
- ... soul is a savage evil side that remains repressed by society. Often this evil side breaks out during times of isolation from our culture, and whenever one culture confronts another. History is loaded with examples of atrocities that have occurred when one culture comes into contact with another. Whenever fundamentally different cultures meet, there is often a fear of contamination and ... function as eyewitnesses to the atrocities. What is reflected is the threat of loss of self, loss of centrality, and the displacement of Western culture from the perceived center of history by those whom it has enslaved and oppressed (Worthy 24)." This tells us that the evil side and the madness in both Kurtzes was brought out by the fear of ... Bahr, George Hickenlooper. Paramount, 1991. 4. "HEARTS OF DARKNESS -- A FILMMAKER'S APOCALYPSE.", Magill's Survey of Cinema, 6-15-1995. 5. Worthy, Kim, "Hearts of Darkness: Making art, making history, making money, making `Vietnam'.".,Vol. 19, Cineaste, 12-01-1992, pp 24.
- 1337: Why Did The Textile Workers Un
- ... leadership had arose, but because of the terrible conditions workers had to endure it wasn’t very difficult for the leaders to carry the masses into the unavoidable labor battle. History has proven that any oppressed people can by persuaded to rise up with the aide of profecient leadership. Hitler’s rise to power is but one examle among many. The ... free living utopia’s they were marketed as. These people of these towns began to resemble the plantation houses and surroundeing slave houses during the period of slavery in American history. Much like the slaves the textile workerss worked in trade for housin and food. The mills offered a paycheck, but they also offered a line of credit at a mill ... Carolina. “Gaston County epitomized the phenomenal wartime growth of the southern textile industry, as well as its postwar instability” (Hall 214). This was probably the most violent strike in the history of the textile workers battle. The strike ended with the plice chief dead, a leading unionist shot in the back, looting of union buildings conducted be police organization, and ...
- 1338: Delaware
- ... because there is a lot of cows and pigs, but there are also a lot of cars there too. It was some rivers and creeks land definition and tons of history, but there isn’t very many people there compared to California. Delaware has gained 2 nicknames over the years, The First State and The Diamond State. It got the nickname ... in Delaware are primarily museums and located in the north and are the legacy of wealthy hobbyists. Other cultural centers include the Delaware museum of art, Delaware museum of natural history and a state history museum, which are all in the Capitol, Dover. Historical sites and Recreation of Delaware are far and few but really cool. One of the sites is New Castle, with ...
- 1339: 20s And 30s
- When many people study history and learn the mistakes from the past, it would be easier to able to understand the present. Nevertheless, it is not enough to simply study the events that have transpired ... money more than paid for. Millions had lost much money to pay off their debts and were unemployed. The Great Depression was the worst economic decline ever in U.S. history. It began in late 1929 and lasted about a decade. In the society during the 1920s, people were distinguished by conflicts such as the liberals versus conservatives. For instance, prohibition ... pay the Allies. The Allies would in turn use that money to pay their war debts owed to America. The 1920s were one of the most prosperous periods in American history because it reflected in every aspect of life but mainly about just to enjoy life. The prosperity of the people influenced society, culture, politics, and foreign policy. People had ...
- 1340: How England Instigated The Ame
- ... In its place, the Declaratory Act was placed. It was a subtly worded act, which confirmed Parliament's right to legislate over the colonies always and in all cases (A History of the American Revolution, pg.154). The Americans interpreted this in a positive way and did not rebel, viewing it as unimportant. "The British Parliament had meant it literally: the Colonists had no more excuses and had to obey all laws passed by Parliament, including taxes (A History of the American Revolution, pg.154)" The colonists wanted to forget about all the troubles from the past, and were grateful for the repeal of the Stamp Act. They believed ... at the protest that he passed the Suspending act, which nullified all acts from New York after October 1st if they refuse to pay their expenses for the soldiers (A History of the American Revolution, pg.156). The building tension would soon undermine the colony's loyalty to England. At this point, one of the most important weapons America held ...
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