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The Calling of War in the Name of Freedom.

by Sabrina Posted on December 7, 2010

These three presidents were the commanders of war on countries three times less the size  and power of ours.  All three of these wars were disguised with reasons of liberation, where they were truly wars of tactical greed and positioning.  … Continue reading →

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Stop Children! What’s That Sound?

by Sabrina Posted on November 23, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9PiEgYYUU This video captures Woodstock festival of 1969, and the peace movement that developed around the nation.  This song “What It’s Worth”  was created by Buffalo Springfield, a band that would continue throughout the years with the springing of each … Continue reading →

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by Sabrina Posted on November 16, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QRvwmswq-0&feature=related What Gregory Peck was proclaiming in the movie “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was the built in notion that whites and blacks do not mix in the  ignorant ideology of Jim Crow Laws.   This movie was made right after the … Continue reading →

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Maoism- the Creation of Power in China?

by Sabrina Posted on November 9, 2010

Mao Zedong was a revolutionary leader in China, who reigned and created the People’s Republic of China from 1949-1976.  He created an army of peasants and workers, to rise up  and fight against the oppression of the government and landlords … Continue reading →

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The Freedom of Voice!!

by Sabrina Posted on September 16, 2010

The freedom to vote was a giant leap forward  for the African American population, during reconstruction.  Before that, they were never free.  They still had to let others choose who were going to enforce laws, and regulations.  Andrew Johnson, vetoed … Continue reading →

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Does Pride Manipulate Our Historical Memory?

by Sabrina Posted on September 2, 2010

Historical memory is a very diluted subject across the board, especially when it pertains to war.  After reviewing the book review of “Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory” by David W. Blight, I found this story to be the conflict of numerous … Continue reading →

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