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All the President's Men: iTunes I used the movie as a source to gain information on the Watergate Scandal. From the movie I got to learn the process that Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein went through to uncover the mysteries of the Watergate Scandal. Many of the artifacts in my exhibit were inspired by those that were found/mentioned/used in the movie; the typewriter, Bob Woodward's notes, the Dalhberg check, the Washington Post article. "Watergate Scandal": History.com This is where I did my initial research on Watergate before watching the movie so that I would have a better understanding of what was going on. Here, I learned the names of the 5 burglars that broke into the DNC headquarters on the morning of June 1, 1972. In addition, I learned the prosecuting judge, John Sirica, who the Washington Post reporters were, Saturday Night Massacre, and Nixon's resignation. "The Watergate Story": Washingtonpost.com From this source, I learned that Pr...

Drink: Water Water will be served at the Lock-in because water is part of "Watergate." Drink: Coffee Coffee will be a drink served at the party because in "All the President's Men," Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are constantly seen drinking coffee in order to stay awake and on top of the story. It will also be necessary to have caffeine at the Lock-in because guests will be expected to stay awake for 12 hours. Appetizer:  Cottage cheese and pineapple Cottage cheese and pineapple will be the main dish at the Watergate Lock-in because cottage cheese and ketchup was President Nixon's favorite meal . He would often exchange the ketchup for pineapple, which is was his last meal in the White House. Main Course:  Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is an appropriate dish to serve at the Lock-in because of the annexation of Hawaii during the 1970s. Pineapple chicken was also a popular dish during the 1970s. Desert: Crepes ...

1970s Typewriter used to write the Washington Post's coverage of the Watergate scandal Walkie-Talkies the Accomplices used in the Watergate scandal Proof that hush money was paid to those involved in the break-in Watergate story published by The Washington Post Bob Woodward's Watergate notes from "All the President's Men" Watergate Hotel security officer's log with Frank Wills' report of the break-in documented Nixon's secret tape recordings proving his involvement with the break-in James McCord's Letter to Judge Sirica discussed in "All the President's Men"

Guest List: 1. Bob Woodward: I am inviting Bob Woodward because I think he offers a unique perspective and I anticipate that he has an endless amount of questions to ask those who were involved with Watergate. 2. Carl Bernstein: Similar to Bob, Carl Bernstein is invited because he and Bob wrote a book also titles, All the President's Men, and I think he will give the lock-in an interesting perspective because he originally wanted on the story and basically stole it from Bob when rewrote Bob's pages at the beginning of the investigation. 3. Richard Nixon: I invited Richard Nixon because I think that he would offer his own perspective on the scandal and his attempts to cover it up despite what he told the media at the time. I wonder if he has any regrets or things that he would have done differently, I anticipate him to have many questions to answer from the rest of the invitees. 4. Mark Felt: Mark Felt is the mystery man known as "Deep Throat" for 33 years. At ...

I would define progress as the ability to improve upon the ideas or notions that currently exist. Progress is relative to the person and the subject that is in question. Only one involved can understand and determine progress. The Progressive Era article published on Kahn Academy cites that the "Progressive movement arose as a response to negative effects of industrialization. The Progressive Era took place from 1890 to 1920. According to an article published by The George Washington University , the Era, more commonly described as "Progressivism" started as a "social movement and grew into a political movement." Their goals were to "expose the evils of corporate greed, combat the fear of immigrants, and urge citizens to ponder what democracy meant." Many of them wanted to "regulate business practices, address health hazards, and improve working conditions" as stated by  Digital History . In addition, they pushed for the public to have dire...

In an article titled, "What May Happen in the Next Hundred Years," John Elfreth Watkins predicted what the 21st century would be like. According to BBC News , 10 predictions that Watkins got right were digital color photography, the increase in the average height of Americans, mobile phones, pre-packaged foods, a decrease in population growth, greenhouses, television, the use of large automobiles, and express trains. Predictions such as the elimination of C, X, and Q in our everyday alphabet, the hope that people will walk 10 miles everyday, there will be no automobiles in the city, and the eradication of mosquitoes and flies were all ones that Watkins made for the 21st century but did not come true. An article on Open Culture wrote that Sir Francis Bacon predicted technological and social advancements in the future. Watkins compiled 28 predictions, most of which were absurd. For example, predictions like "peas the size of beets," "black, blur, and green roses...

On the National Women's History Museum , Allison Lange, author of National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage quoted Jane Addams, "I do not believe that women are better than men. We have not wrecked railroads, nor corrupted legislature, nor done many unholy things that men have done; but then we must remember that we have not had the chance." This quote is very thought provoking, and provides the reader with a sense of who the author is, and what they believe in before even reading their article. Lange writes that there have been many national suffragist organization since 1869, but there were also anti-suffragist organizations beginning in 1911. She points out that there were people, men and women, who were against suffrage for women. She writes that many anti-suffragists were opposed to the idea of voting for women because they were domestic, they took care of the children and the home, they simply did not have the time to stay informed with politics. They argued wo...

 This political cartoon illustrates American imperialism. The cards are representative of the American colonies acquired at the time. The cards are not just number cards, they are the highest ones in the deck, the most prestigious illustrating the impact/influence of these colonies and how America carefully chose them, aligning them in sequential order. The deck gives the viewer the impression that these colonies are at our disposal, to use at anytime we feel necessary, and that imperialism is merely just a game for the United States, it is a way to assert their dominance and prevent themselves from being taken over by other dominant powers in the world. The first thing that the viewer sees when they look at this political cartoon of American imperialism is the giant eagle with its over exaggerated wingspan. The eagle is a symbol for the United States and the abnormally large wings illustrate America's omnipresence. Their ability to have colonies all around the world. The...

Funeral for JFK President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 during his presidential campaign through Texas for re-election. JFKlibrary.org wrote that they were to depart on a "two-day, five-city tour of Texas." JFK and Mrs. Kennedy were riding through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas with Governor John Connally and Nellie, his wife when "gunfire suddenly reverberated in the plaza." Both the governor and the president were shot, the governor in the chest while the president took two bullets to his neck and head. President Kennedy was buried at Arlington Cemetery on November 25, 1963 where Mrs. Kennedy, and his brothers, Robert and Edward "lit an eternal flame." Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the assassination of President Kennedy and the shooting of Governor Connally, and would later be shot at point blank range by a local night club owner the day of his transferral from the police station to the county jail. People today are still...

Dick's stops their sales of assault rifles I research whether or not the United States should raise the age of gun ownership in order to combat future mass shootings. In an article on The Washington Post , Eli Rosenberg wrote that Walmart would be raising it's minimum age to buy a gun from 18 to 21 in light of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. He also wrote that, "The move is the latest by a private company to address increasingly loud grievances about the availability of guns in the absence of meaningful legislative action." I thought this was interesting because Walmart has decided to attempt to absolve the United States of this growing controversial issue. Mostly because they feel that the United States is not doing enough to become united on this issue, many politicians and citizens cannot agree on a way to prevent this from happening. In addition to Walmart's bold move, Dick's Sporting Goods raised their minimum age to 21 and concluded their sa...

Urbanization had a major effect on the progression of pharmacy in the 19th century. Factors such as heightened migration, rapid urbanization, new opportunities and the transformation of advertisement led to the development of the professionalized pharmacy field. As a result, there was an influx of drugstores being opened and advertisements being published. Because urbanization occurred so quickly in America during the 19th century, there was a lack in policy which prompted the regulation of the practice and standards for the field. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy During the 19th century, the United States experienced an increased number of people moving toward into the city. With this heightened migration came filth and epidemics which terrorized the public. As a result, many were looking for ways to combat these rising issues which could only be answered with the development of the pharmacy profession. According to the Illinois Edu. , the United States experienced an “expansion ...

In the first article, "America, how should we remember this soldier?" by J. Pepper Bryars, he describes the story of a young farmer named Elijah and his journey from a small town farmer to a soldier in the 36th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. His story is fascinating and quite heartbreaking both in the circumstances and the outcomes and in the fact that his story is not "unique." Bryars includes the viewpoint of both his wife, and his progeny to describe what it is like to for "children and grandchildren who never know where their loved ones were buried." I agree most with his perspective on Civil War Memorials especially unmarked graves with corpses reaching 300. I identify most with his final statement of the article, "Anything less and we forget who we are, and dishonor ourselves." In the second article, "Put progressive Civil War Republicans on a pedestal," by LeeAnna Keith, she describes how this ongoing discussion of Civil War Memor...

For my research project, I would like to research the effect of urbanization, especially the creation of catalogs, on the way that people bought drugs changed. I’d also like to research the how this impact of consumerism affected the change in healthcare and how chronic diseases were cured. Possibly the invention of the drugstores. Specifically the invention and progression of the study of pharmacy. http://www.scs.illinois.edu/~mainzv/HIST/bulletin_open_access/v28-1/v28-1%20p9-17.pdf How did urbanization in the late 19th century affect the progression of pharmacy? treatment of diseases anemia, tuberculosis, asthma progression of pharmacy emergence of drugstores the way people bought drugs

The Great Railroad Strike territory in NY, PA, WV and OH During class, we were asked to browse through the Library of Congress's newspaper archive to read primary sources from 1870-1890. First I searched, "The Great Railroad Strike." In The New York herald , I read about how intense the strike was by just reading the short blurbs down the right hand side of the paper. I was shocked by the severity of the situation compared to the readings in class, "A day and night of blood and horror at Pittsburg." and "The Great Railroad Strike becomes a savage war." They even included the casualties as if the headlines did not convey the strike clearly enough, "ninety-one lives lost and 149 persons wounded in various struggles." As I continue to read through the newspaper, moving away from the headlines into the content, I see immediately the editors comparing The Great Railroad Strike to the Civil War, "Not since the dark and threatening hours of...

Opportunity Luck Hard Work Skill Success Iceberg I think that opportunity is the most important factor in terms of economic success. Opportunity is defined as "a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something." Without opportunities, becoming or creating anything is extremely difficult. One was be rewarded with opportunities in order to be successful. The next important factor is luck. Luck is success brought by chance rather than one's own actions. Once one has the opportunity to be successful they must also have the luck to turn opportunities into something real. Hard work is important. I believe that hard work can get you halfway to success, but it is not the most important for economic success. Lastly is skill. I strongly believe that skill is important. Without opportunities, luck, or hard work, no amount of skill will make you economically successful.

In  Smoke Signals , Chris Eyre illustrates how Thomas and Victor are simultaneously burdened and empowered by their Native American roots. They are burdened by Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the New World which brought diseases to the Native Americans wiping out 90% of their population causing them to continuously defend themselves. In addition, Victor struggles with the stereotype of people thinking that all Native Americans are alcoholics. Although they are burdened tremendously by their Native American heritage, Thomas and Victor are able to feel empowered. Victor finds power and meaning through the history of Native American warriors while Thomas finds it through the Native American tradition of storytelling. He shares his stories and experience with others to show what it means to be a Native American to him. Through storytelling, Thomas is able to empower others to be true to themselves. The movie  Smoke Signals  illustrates how Native Americans are bur...

In Smoke Signals , Chris Eyre illustrates how Thomas and Victor are simultaneously burdened and empowered by their Native American roots. They are burdened by Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the New World which brought diseases to the Native Americans wiping out 90% of their population causing them to continuously defend themselves. In addition, Victor struggles with the stereotype of people thinking that all Native Americans are alcoholics. Although they are burdened tremendously by their Native American heritage, Thomas and Victor are able to feel empowered. Victor finds power and meaning through the history of Native American warriors while Thomas finds it through the Native American tradition of storytelling. He shares his stories and experience with others to show what it means to be a Native American to him. Through storytelling, Thomas is able to empower others to be true to themselves.

Image from Matika's We Emerge collection Matika Wilbur is the founder of Project 562 . Her mission was to create a foundation of images that serve to change the perspective others might have about Native Americans. Matika has travelled to all 50 states in the United States to capture the lives of all 562 plus tribes and illustrate their rich and diverse experiences. On her website, matikawilbur.com , Matika describes her hopes for Project 562, "My goal is to unveil the contemporary true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native culture, the magnitude of tradition, and expose her vitality." Project 562 aims to give a voice to those who have been silenced by the media and accurately represent their history without the stereotypes. Many tribes have welcomed Matika into their communities because they too are hoping for a change in the way people view them. A blog post from Project562.com , brought to my attention the almost 40 year old tradition of run...