Category Archives: Political history

L.A. Riots of 1992

Posted on June 8, 2010 by wrosas

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Los Angeles riots were sparked on April 29, 1992, when a jury acquitted four Los Angeles Police officers accused in the videotaped beating of African American motorist Rodney King following a high-speed pursuit. Thousands of people in the Los Angeles area rioted over the six days following the verdict. At that time, similar, smaller riots and anti-police actions took place in other locations in the United States and Canada. Widespread assault, arson, looting, and murder occurred, and property damages topped roughly $1 billion. In all, 53 people died during the riots and thousands more were injured. 

These riots show the significance of law enforcement and how discrimination can lead to more than just injustice but death. These people had seriously lost their minds as you can see this clip shows human beings behaving as animals.

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Hilary Clinton Elected Senator

Posted on June 8, 2010 by schen2

This video is from youtube.com. It  shows the First Lady of the United States, Hilary Cliton becomes a  Senator in 2000 .  This  represents a historical moment because  it was first time that a First Lady of the Untied States was elected to become a US Senator.

watch?v=O111VGpFtr4

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Bill Clinton helping Haiti

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Juan

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.

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Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm with the Ghost F-117

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Ashraf Talukder

The Gulf War was the first post-Cold War international crisis, and the United States did nearly all of the fighting against Iraq in spite of having Coalition Force from 34 nations. The video clip contains a short live footage news of early hours of January 17, 1991 in the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. This was the First Air Strike by F-117 Stealth Bombers to destroy the Iraqi air force and anti-aircraft facilities. As mentioned in the video, it was the first major combat for F-117A’s.

This video clip is taken from the Youtube posted by BongHitBrian on May 26, 2008 titling “First Strike Gulf War Air Campaign 1991”. There are no credentials posted to this video, but it is assumable that it was a part of a live news telecast .

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Israeli-Palestinian Agreement September 13, 1993

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Alfaro

On September 13, 1993, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat signed a peace agreement sponsored by United States.

This event was important because it showed United States leadership in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Although the agreement generated a lot of hope, time has showed that the conflict is still not resolved.

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Collapse of Communism & Victory of Capitalism

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Mdsyfulislam

This video is from YouTube, and its official name is  “Collapse of the Soviet Union 1991.” It was posted in online in January 23, 2008 by kennedy27126 and under the category of  “NHD Conflict and Compromise.” This video shows that how the Soviet Union brakes into small independent nations at end of the Cold war. Actually this war was between communism vs capitalism. The concept of communism was well established in the Soviet Union, and capitalist countries wanted to demolish the practicing of communism in the powerful nation such as Soviet Union. So the U.S.A and other capitalist countries tried to break the strength of a communist nation, and they were able to break the ties of Soviet nation.

January 23, 2008 — NHD Conflict and Compromise

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The Collapse of Soviet Empire 1991

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Yan

This is a video about the fall of “Iron Curtain”, a term described by British Prime minister; Winston Churchill. In the early 1990s, the fall of Soviet Union Empire has startled people from all over the world. The collapse of Soviet Empire was an important historical event during the early 1990s to the United States, because it symbolized the end of the Cold War. During the Cold War, the United States tried and used many methods to help the countries in Europe to prevent the spread of communism . After the collapse of Soviet Empire, it was a big relief for the Americans.

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First Woman Speaker of the House

Posted on June 6, 2010 by paverin

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.

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Barack Obama

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Angie

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.

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The March on Washington of 1963

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Bogdan

This picture was taken from this website.

The picture was taken in August 28, 1963, when Martin Luther King, Jr. had his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech at the huge political rally which took place in Washington DC. The March on Washington of 1963  is regarded as one of the most definitive moments in American history, which went on to shape the Civil Rights of the people of the United States of America.

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