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Category Archives: 2001-present
Hubble Telescope (1990)
This video by Reuters News Agency highlights the 20 years of service the Hubble Telescope has rendered to the world since it’s launch in 1990. The most important events include the discovery of new planets, solar systems and it’s contributions to the field of science and technology over the years. The launch of the telescope also saw a collaboration between different space agencies of the world, mainly NASA and the European Space Agency.
Posted in 1989-2000, 2001-present, June 8 assignment, Social History
Tagged ESA, hubble telescope, NASA, planets, space
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Bill Clinton helping Haiti
I liked this pictures because show us how some people are and will be a great leaders forever. This picture made me think about the sensitivity of some people. The Haitians will have Bill Clinton in their hearts forever. I ask me self maybe if Clinton was another person, maybe he was playing golf, but Thanks God it was Bill Clinton.
Posted in 2001-present, June 8 assignment, Political history
Tagged Bill Clinton, Haiti, Presidents
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Michael Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWeyLLzyIUw&feature=related
I think that Michael Jackson is certainly very important for the American History. He was born in the time of intense segregation in USA, during Jiw Crow Law, but he made his way up to conquer the world. Michal Jackson broke all cultures and racial barrier. Who doesn’t love Michael Jackson? The world will miss this amazing talent African American forever.
This music was introduced in 1991 and released in 1993 with other hits like “Black or White”.
Posted in 2001-present, June 8 assignment, Uncategorized
Tagged African American, Michael Jackson, music
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, 787 billion plan
The video shows Barack Obama signing the Recovery Act, an economic stimulus package.
This bill was signed into law on February 17 by President Obama at an economic forum he was hosting in Denver, Colorado.
The main goal of the Act was to bring the country back from recession on a path of recovery; the Act was intended to create jobs and promote consumer spending and investment. It also included federal tax cuts, expansion of unemployment benefits as well as domestic spending in education, health care and infrastructure.
I consider this Act a huge attempt made by the Government to recover the economics of the US, and according to various reports, the stimulus saved about 1.7 million jobs.
Posted in 2001-present, Economic History, June 8 assignment
Tagged bailout, obama, recession, stimulus
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9/11 and requirements for Muslim immigrants in U.S.A
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/2737827/Getty-Images-News
Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images (Nov 17, 2003)
From the image website, I found that Suman Raghunathan, of the New York Immigration Coalition, yells during a protest marking the anniversary of the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s special registration program November 17, 2003 in New York City. The post-9/11 program requires men from mostly Arab and Muslim countries to register with the government. In addition, 13,000 Arab and Muslim immigrants face deportation proceedings as a result of the program.
The image is representing the 9/11 effect in the American society. Because of the 9/11 fact, the government officials seem that the Muslim community is the outsider in this country and they need special requirement or commitment to become a citizen or become a legal resident in U.S.A.
Posted in 2001-present, June 7 assignment, Social History
Tagged 9/11, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Muslim immigrants
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NYC Transit Strike 2005
This picture was taken during the 2005 NYC transit stike at ” The 45th Street R station” taken by User: Howrealisreal on 21st December,2005. The strike started on 20th December, 2005 at 3:00am and ended on 22nd December,2005 2:35pm. Alot of New Yorkers reached their offices by walking atleast 10miles in the winter season.
Posted in 2001-present, June 7 assignment
Tagged 2005 strike, MTA, NYC Transit
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2008 Economic breakdown
Recent crisis begun in the USA early fall of 2008, but the first warning we got when Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. In the fall of 2008 most of big financial institution experienced huge financial problems. Many small banks bankrupted, but large institutions like Bank of America, or City Bank needed help in from of bailouts. All these problems were caused by too loose credit policy. Banks were giving credits very easily to people who weren’t able to pay them of.
I’m attaching a link to a website with several articles about crisis where you can also find a short movie which in a interesting way illustrates the reasons of crisis.
http://www.globalissues.org/article/768/global-financial-crisis
Although it’s gotten a little better we still see people struggling with the consequences of the whole economic situation. I hope people take this lesson and we will never have to experience anything like this again.
Posted in 2001-present, Economic History, June 7 assignment, June 8 assignment
Tagged crisis, Wall Street
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First Woman Speaker of the House
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) raises her hand and is sworn in as the first woman Speaker at a swearing in ceremony for the 110th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol January 4, 2007 in Washington, DC
This postion is recognized in the Constitution and stands in the line of succession to the presidency, immediately after the vice president.
Posted in 2001-present, June 7 assignment, Political history
Tagged First Woman, House speaker, Nancy Pelosi
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Barack Obama
On January 20, 2009, Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America. It is an important event in history because he is also the first African American President of the US. He represents change to not only myself but everyone who believed in him and his message. I believe Obama is just what this nation needed in times of struggle, change and hope.
This photo was obtained in the New York Times : http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/judge-urges-resolution-in-use-of-obama-photo/?scp=1&sq=obama%20pictures&st=cse
Photo is by Shepard Fairey.
Introduction of Xbox
This here is the original Xbox introduced in November 15th, 2001. It can be found under the numerous websites from fans of the system.
It marks an important day in American History, as it is the day that America became a major player in the video game industry in terms of consoles which was dominated by the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintento Gamecube. In the following years, Microsoft introduced the Xbox360 which became a major competitor for Sony’s Playstation 3 and Nintedo’s Wii. God Bless America.
Posted in 2001-present, Economic History, June 7 assignment
Tagged america, consoles, games, xbox
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