Great Patriotic WarVictory Daydiscourse analysisIn post-Soviet Ukraine, the remembrance of World War II has been one of the key factors in the state-led construction of national identity. This analysis of commemorative speeches on the occasion of Victory Day in Ukraine demonstrates how the ...
Eisenhower, a recent West Point graduate, had wanted to see action during World War I, but they stuck him in Gettysburg instead in order to head up Camp Colt, a training ground for the Army’s new Tank Corps. He trained his untested volunteers so well—their first task had been to get...
Inspired by witnessing Captain America's sacrifice during World War II, a young Kimball grows up to become President, only to be kidnaped by Eurotrash terrorists employed by the Red Skull. Kimball doesn't need a superhero to save him, however, and he manages to escape on his own and take...
Portraits of Presidents: Presidents of a World Power (1901-): Regia di John Bianco. Con Howard Reig, James David Barber, James MacGregor Burns, George Bush.
Notable women presidents around the world: Corazon Aquino –The first woman president in Asia and 7th President of the Philippines (February 25, 1986 – June 30, 1992). Ellen Johnson Sirleaf –Dubbed “Africa’s Iron Lady” of Liberia, she made history when she became the continent’s first...
Kennedy’s heroics during World War II was accused of hagiography when it was released, five months before Kennedy was shot in Dallas. Watched today, it basically treats JFK as heroic as just about every other movie of the last 50-plus years has, only as a younger man. (Although it ...
President since World War II, highlighting the complexity of his legacy. After leaving the White House, Clinton remained active in public life, establishing the Clinton Foundation and becoming an influential global humanitarian. Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, USA Presidency: 42 V.P.: Al Gore ...
The largest budget deficits during the first half of the 20th century were seen during the two world wars. The largest deficits in history, relative to the size of the economy, occurred during World War II. The United States has run a budget deficit nearly every year since 1961, but the ...
In 1918 the First World War, after five years of bloodshed and millions of deaths, finally came to an end. But some things were just beginning. Several new countries were founded, having won their independence from their former masters. Also millions of lives began as babies came into the ...
Who was president during World War I and World War II, and the Civil War? Who was president during the Civil Rights Movement? Engaging with Fun Activities: We believe that learning should be enjoyable, and that's why our presidents of the United States worksheets include various fun ...