Author Archives: Vincent Tortorice
Italian to Italian-American
When my ancestors immigrated to the United States from Italy they hoped for a better life for their family. As they rode across what seemed to be a never-ending ocean, they knew that it was important to retain as … Continue reading
Protest: Then and Now
Throughout the years, citizens of the United States have expressed their beliefs and rights through protests. This can be especially seen through the art of musical expression. For example, the song “Universal Soldier” by Buffy Sainte-Marie was used to protest war. … Continue reading
United We Win, Divided We Fall
Chudacoff’s Top 5: 1. World War II- this was the most significant event during this time period. Throughout history, wars have proven to be very expensive and costly in terms of both a financial perspective and human life. World War … Continue reading
Borrowing Without Thinking
During the roaring twenties, times were high and spirits higher. American society seemed to be on a one-way trip to prosperity. Then all of a sudden, borrowing caught up with everyone. As the consumer fell in love with borrowing money … Continue reading
Educational Reform
With the advances of technology, it was only a matter of time before these advances reached the classroom. As we all have noticed, classrooms have become more technologically advanced with every passing day. Whether it is “Smart” boards in the … Continue reading
Unlimited Budget, Unlimited Potential
With an unlimited budget and of course the time to create such a website, I would take a very hands-on approach. In my opinion, the most important thing to any website is how user friendly it is. Easily accessible material … Continue reading
Ferry Interesting
As the clock began to tick and the population continued to grow, people looked at alternative solutions for living in crowded NYC. Gotham, as Walt Whitman referred to NYC, was the center of merchants and culture. It was during this … Continue reading
What a Riot
The website starts off by introducing the hope and promise for African-Americans. The very first sentence reads “On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in the rebellious Confederate states.” The website then goes on … Continue reading
“A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words”
While navigating through both the website and readings I noticed that each had its benefits and detriments. For example, the website does an excellent job of using visual image association to the text it provides. This significantly helps the reader … Continue reading
Mixed Emotions
While visiting the Lost Museum website, I had a feeling of mixed emotions. My overall experience with the website was neutral in the sense that my appreciation for the meaning of the site cancelled out the negatives and lack of … Continue reading