Author Archives: Rovenna Yakubov

The Supreme Court on Racism in Public Institutions

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on December 5, 2010

The first event I chose was the 1896 Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. In this case, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of laws requiring racial segregation in many public institutions, including medical offices, restaurants, and schools. The Supreme … Continue reading →

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George Kennan, the “Father of Containment”

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on November 9, 2010

George Kennan was  a huge political figure during the Cold War, known best for his belief that the Soviet Union had to be contained. His writings, such as the Long Telegram, show that his principal concerns were that the Russians … Continue reading →

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Carnegie: A devil in the workplace but a good man where it counts

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 28, 2010

Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish immigrant who came to America in relative poverty. His humble origins lay in factory work; however, he quickly gained promotions to messenger boy and ultimately telegraph operator at the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where he made … Continue reading →

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Government Takes a Backseat as Monopolies Take America for a Joyride

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 19, 2010

The primary document I chose is a cartoon drawn by Joseph Keppler in 1889. This cartoon portrays the idea that monopolies and big businesses had become so influential that they actually had control over the government and politics. The cartoon … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Civil War

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 1, 2010

In Eric Foner’s book review of “Race and Reunion”, by David Blight, we discover the study of “historical memory”. Historical memory is the way the public generally reflects on an event in history. The significance of a historical event can … Continue reading →

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