Tag: American History
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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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The Six Triple Eight (2024): A Review
Depicting major historical events in film is a difficult feat and often sparks controversy. Olivia Norbury reviews the recent release of war film The Six Triple Eight (2024), which follows the inspiring story of the only US. Women’s Army Corps unit of colour in World War II.
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Journey to Banana Land: How the United Fruit Company colluded with the CIA to Topple Guatemala’s elected government
Cold War politics and propaganda affected countries all over the world. Jake Beecroft explores the rise and fall of the United Fruit Company’s economic and political monopoly over Guatemala.
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The Trauma of Independence
American Independence was a humiliating blow to British national pride, evoking fear for the future of the British Empire and impacting British policy. Emilio Luppino explores American Independence from the British perspective.
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New Woman Myth: Did the 19th Amendment Completely Change Women’s Position in the U.S. in the 1920s?
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution formally gave all female citizens the right to vote. Isabelle Shaw discusses its legacy and whether it actually made significant change to women’s voting power.
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Innocence Betrayed, Condemnation’s Blade
This man, once healed by Sarah’s hand, now accused her, taking a stand. “Her potions cured what prayers could not.” His voice shook, a fearful plot. In this fiction piece, Ambrose Brown explores themes of injustice and superstition in Salem’s history.
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Exploring Seattle’s Racial Restrictive Covenants
While not especially known for history of racism, Seattle, Washington widely employed a discriminatory housing policy called ‘racial restrictive covenants’, which created a segregated racial landscape, homeownership disparity, and a significant wealth gap. Coco Barrett explores the use and legacy of these covenants.
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