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Fall of Berlin Wall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnYXbJ_bcLc
The fall of the Berlin wall happened in 1989, it represented the beginning of the end of communism and the Soviet Union. It also signaled the end of the Cold War, which the US and USSR were both building an arsenal of nuclear weapons that could have destroyed the entire world.
Posted in 1989-2000, Uncategorized
Tagged berlin wall, Cold War, communism
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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.
Obama’s Inauguration
This picture was taken from the Washington Post. It shows President Barak Obama being inaugurated as the 44th president of The United States. It took place on January 20, 2009, adn to his left is his wife Michelle Obama.
This is an important picture since it depicts a milestone in the US’s political and racial history. From a country that discriminated no less than 50 years ago today we have a minority as our president. An achievement every country should strive for.
Posted in 2001-present, Uncategorized
Tagged Change, obama, President
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Welcome to HIS 1005!
I look forward to our class on Modern American History this June. If you haven’t already done so, please consult the about page for basic information about the course and the schedule page for a list of topics, readings, and exams.
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