Tag: American History
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The Fort Which Birthed a Nation – The Defence of Fort McHenry, and the Penning of the U.S National Anthem
Sam Mackenzie details the origins of the American national anthem.
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Strength in Deception: FDR and a Wartime Presidency
Eva Beere explores how Franklin D. Roosevelt solidified his power amid America’s involvement in the Second World War.
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Visuality, Materiality, and Eighteenth-Century Samplers
Molly Marsella explores eighteenth-century American samplers, discussing how the visuality and materiality of these pieces has been viewed.
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The Rise and Fall of Wilsonianism
Eva Beere explores the factors which shaped President Wilson’s policies, considering how this influenced America’a international relations.
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‘The Last Dissenting Voice’ – how the death of Jimmy Carter caused a dark shift in American Politics
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, served from 1977 to 1981, was a vocal critic of his successors, including Donald Trump. Sam Mackenzie explores the political shift which occurred following Carter’s death, comparing inaugural addresses and attitudes towards conflict.
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Textile Art: Decoration or Activism?
Textiles are a common art form that can evoke a range of emotions. Flora Gilchrist analyses how textiles were crafted during the civil rights movement in America to convey deep political meanings.
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Executive Clemency: Evaluating the Legacy of Nixon’s Pardon
The pardoning power exercised by the US President has become a major source of controversy surrounding American executive authority. Edie Christian examines the precedent set by the pardon of Richard Nixon for the misuse of executive clemency.
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From Mexico to Greenland: A History of American Expansionism
American Expansionism has a long, and often violent, history. Eva Beere charts the development of the idea of ‘Manifest Destiny’, noting its relevance to contemporary politics.
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