The Soldier
Rupert Chawner Brooke (1887-1915) was an English poet and member of the Bloomsbury Group, which was made up of English writers, intellectuals, and artists. His poem "The Soldier" is the fifth in a series of poems entitled 1914, which is comprised of war sonnets written during World War I.
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Rupert Chawner Brooke (1887-1915) was an English poet and member of the Bloomsbury Group, which was made up of English writers, intellectuals, and artists. His poem "The Soldier" is the fifth in a series of poems entitled 1914, which is comprised of war sonnets written during World War I.
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Dreamers
Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967) was an English writer, poet, and soldier. "Dreamers" is inspired by Sassoon's own experiences in World War I, the conflict that launched the world into modern warfare and ended with a large amount causalities before unseen in European military history.
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Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967) was an English writer, poet, and soldier. "Dreamers" is inspired by Sassoon's own experiences in World War I, the conflict that launched the world into modern warfare and ended with a large amount causalities before unseen in European military history.
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Killing the Archduke
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie's visit to Sarajevo caused a stir among the citizens of Bosnia. By 1914, Serbia (also known as Servia) was a sovereign kingdom made up of many South Slavic people, including Serbians. However, many Serbians resented the fact that some Slavic peoples were forced to live under Austro-Hungarian rule. These Serbians focused much of their attention on Bosnia, a Slavic region that was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian empire. A secret Serbian organization known as the Black Hand decided to assassinate the Archduke and his wife during their visit to the Bosnian capital. The conspirators hoped the assassination would help Bosnia leave the empire and join the Serbian kingdom and form Yugoslavia, a land of South Slavic people. With the heir to the Austrian throne dead, tension between Austria and Serbia grew. Austria made a series of demands, all of which Serbia refused, resulting in Austria declaring war on Serbia. Many of the world's superpowers joined the two opposing alliances and the conflict spread, beginning World War I.
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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie's visit to Sarajevo caused a stir among the citizens of Bosnia. By 1914, Serbia (also known as Servia) was a sovereign kingdom made up of many South Slavic people, including Serbians. However, many Serbians resented the fact that some Slavic peoples were forced to live under Austro-Hungarian rule. These Serbians focused much of their attention on Bosnia, a Slavic region that was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian empire. A secret Serbian organization known as the Black Hand decided to assassinate the Archduke and his wife during their visit to the Bosnian capital. The conspirators hoped the assassination would help Bosnia leave the empire and join the Serbian kingdom and form Yugoslavia, a land of South Slavic people. With the heir to the Austrian throne dead, tension between Austria and Serbia grew. Austria made a series of demands, all of which Serbia refused, resulting in Austria declaring war on Serbia. Many of the world's superpowers joined the two opposing alliances and the conflict spread, beginning World War I.
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A Mad Dash to Disaster: The First World War
On June 28, 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the heir presumptive to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, setting off a chain of events that would culminate in the first World War. But how could the death of one man spark a conflict so catastrophic that it would take the lives of over 17 million people and injure millions more? This article untangles this web of complex alliances, longstanding rivalries, and the consequences of WWI.
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On June 28, 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the heir presumptive to the Austrian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, setting off a chain of events that would culminate in the first World War. But how could the death of one man spark a conflict so catastrophic that it would take the lives of over 17 million people and injure millions more? This article untangles this web of complex alliances, longstanding rivalries, and the consequences of WWI.
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Dulce et Decorum est ("It is sweet and fitting")
Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier, often considered one of the leading poets of World War I. Many of Owen's poems deal with the violence of war and the effect it has on soldiers. During World War I, mustard gas and other chemicals were used to attack the enemy, causing great destruction and human suffering.
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Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier, often considered one of the leading poets of World War I. Many of Owen's poems deal with the violence of war and the effect it has on soldiers. During World War I, mustard gas and other chemicals were used to attack the enemy, causing great destruction and human suffering.
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My Mother's Voice: Armenian Genocide
Kay Mouradian's mother and her family were forced to leave their home in Turkey along with other Armenians during what became known as the Armenian genocide. One and a half million Armenians were killed or died as they were forcibly relocated from their homes in Turkey starting in 1915. In her book My Mother's Voice, Mouradian brings her mother's voice and experiences during the Armenian genocide to life.
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Kay Mouradian's mother and her family were forced to leave their home in Turkey along with other Armenians during what became known as the Armenian genocide. One and a half million Armenians were killed or died as they were forcibly relocated from their homes in Turkey starting in 1915. In her book My Mother's Voice, Mouradian brings her mother's voice and experiences during the Armenian genocide to life.
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In Flanders Fields
Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918) was a Canadian military doctor and artillery commander during World War I. He wrote "In Flanders Fields" after participating in the Second Battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium. The battle in Flanders is remembered for the many trenches, or protective pits, dug for combat throughout the region's poppy fields.
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Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918) was a Canadian military doctor and artillery commander during World War I. He wrote "In Flanders Fields" after participating in the Second Battle of Ypres in the Flanders region of Belgium. The battle in Flanders is remembered for the many trenches, or protective pits, dug for combat throughout the region's poppy fields.
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The Russian Revolution
In 1917, the nation of Russia erupted in a fervor of revolution. This was not the first revolution it had seen in the 20th Century, nor would it be the last, but it certainly proved to be the most transforming. The Russian ruling class was overthrown and replaced with a Communist state led by revolutionary Vladimir Lenin.
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In 1917, the nation of Russia erupted in a fervor of revolution. This was not the first revolution it had seen in the 20th Century, nor would it be the last, but it certainly proved to be the most transforming. The Russian ruling class was overthrown and replaced with a Communist state led by revolutionary Vladimir Lenin.
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America in World War I
On July 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, setting off a chain of events that would quickly culminate in the First World War. Despite this rapid development in Europe, the U.S. would not enter this war until April 1917. The following text discusses American neutrality and isolationism leading up to the war, as well as how Americans helped win World War I.
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On July 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, setting off a chain of events that would quickly culminate in the First World War. Despite this rapid development in Europe, the U.S. would not enter this war until April 1917. The following text discusses American neutrality and isolationism leading up to the war, as well as how Americans helped win World War I.
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Army Code Talkers
In the late 19th and mid-20th Centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the war.
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In the late 19th and mid-20th Centuries, boarding schools were established to house American Indian children with the intent of erasing their heritage and identities. This included their native languages. During World War I, however, the U.S. realized that they would need American Indian languages to win the war.
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The Poppy Lady
Moina Belle Michael (1869-1944) was an American teacher who was known widely as the "Poppy Lady". This article discusses how Moina got her famous nickname.
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Moina Belle Michael (1869-1944) was an American teacher who was known widely as the "Poppy Lady". This article discusses how Moina got her famous nickname.
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Feeding the Starving Victims of World War I
Herbert Hoover was the 31st U.S. President. Before he served as President, Hoover became famous for creating an organization to provide aid to starving Europeans during World War I who were suffering from food shortages. A major reason for the food shortages was a result of many farmers and distributors of food leaving their jobs to serve in the military.
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Herbert Hoover was the 31st U.S. President. Before he served as President, Hoover became famous for creating an organization to provide aid to starving Europeans during World War I who were suffering from food shortages. A major reason for the food shortages was a result of many farmers and distributors of food leaving their jobs to serve in the military.
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Queens of the Spy World
This article is from The Sun, a New York newspaper, and was published on June 7, 1918, just before the conclusion of World War I. It recounts the history and legends of women as spies, particularly those who served for Germany. (It is important to note that, given that this article was written supported somewhat by legends and rumors, it is not entirely accurate, based on the information we have today.)
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This article is from The Sun, a New York newspaper, and was published on June 7, 1918, just before the conclusion of World War I. It recounts the history and legends of women as spies, particularly those who served for Germany. (It is important to note that, given that this article was written supported somewhat by legends and rumors, it is not entirely accurate, based on the information we have today.)
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Treaty of Versailles & League of Nations
In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a series of principles and ideas in order to promote and secure international peace, after the world witnessed the destruction of the First World War. The last of these Fourteen Points called for an "association of nations" sworn to protect countries and to prevent future conflicts. President Wilson received his wish, but at an ironic cost. The League of Nations, in combination with the Treaty of Versailles, would ultimately prove unable to prevent another world war.
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In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a series of principles and ideas in order to promote and secure international peace, after the world witnessed the destruction of the First World War. The last of these Fourteen Points called for an "association of nations" sworn to protect countries and to prevent future conflicts. President Wilson received his wish, but at an ironic cost. The League of Nations, in combination with the Treaty of Versailles, would ultimately prove unable to prevent another world war.
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Wilson's Fourteen Points
Over 10 million soldiers were killed during World War I (1914-1918). The war began soon after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Woodrow Wilson served as U.S. President during the war, and gave a speech to the U.S. Congress as the war was drawing to a close in January of 1918 that outlined his hopes for how to both resolve the war and prevent a similar war in the future. The following article is an excerpt from that speech.
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Over 10 million soldiers were killed during World War I (1914-1918). The war began soon after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Woodrow Wilson served as U.S. President during the war, and gave a speech to the U.S. Congress as the war was drawing to a close in January of 1918 that outlined his hopes for how to both resolve the war and prevent a similar war in the future. The following article is an excerpt from that speech.
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The Second Coming
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and an important 20th century figure in literature. The Second Coming is the Christian idea that Jesus will someday return to Earth. The following poem imagines the Second Coming as apocalyptic in order to describe the atmosphere of Europe after World War I.
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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and an important 20th century figure in literature. The Second Coming is the Christian idea that Jesus will someday return to Earth. The following poem imagines the Second Coming as apocalyptic in order to describe the atmosphere of Europe after World War I.
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The Lost Generation
This article discusses the circumstances under which America's "Lost Generation" came to be. The phrase refers to the citizens who reached maturity after World War I, and whose adolescences were thus defined by a consciousness of mass carnage and destruction. Particularly prominent artists and writers who belonged to the generation included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Sherwood Anderson.
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This article discusses the circumstances under which America's "Lost Generation" came to be. The phrase refers to the citizens who reached maturity after World War I, and whose adolescences were thus defined by a consciousness of mass carnage and destruction. Particularly prominent artists and writers who belonged to the generation included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Sherwood Anderson.
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The Roaring Twenties
This article explores the ups and downs of the 1920s, an exciting time following the success of the U.S. in World War I. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last. In the early 1930s, the U.S. experienced an economic crisis that starkly contrasted the fast lifestyles citizens experienced during the 1920s.
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This article explores the ups and downs of the 1920s, an exciting time following the success of the U.S. in World War I. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last. In the early 1930s, the U.S. experienced an economic crisis that starkly contrasted the fast lifestyles citizens experienced during the 1920s.
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The Chicago "Black Sox" Baseball Scandal
In 1920, a grand jury convened to investigate eight Chicago White Sox baseball players accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from gamblers. It was known as "The Black Box Scandal". This story from the New York Tribune reports the Grand Jury's indictments of those players. In a 1921 trial, a jury returned verdicts of not guilty for all players on all charges. However, the players involved were banned from playing baseball for life.
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In 1920, a grand jury convened to investigate eight Chicago White Sox baseball players accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from gamblers. It was known as "The Black Box Scandal". This story from the New York Tribune reports the Grand Jury's indictments of those players. In a 1921 trial, a jury returned verdicts of not guilty for all players on all charges. However, the players involved were banned from playing baseball for life.
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The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s. This article discusses how the movement developed its impact on culture in America.
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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s. This article discusses how the movement developed its impact on culture in America.
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Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) was an African-American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. Ellington is an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance, an African-American cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s. This article explores Ellington's life and career.
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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) was an African-American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. Ellington is an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance, an African-American cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s. This article explores Ellington's life and career.
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The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club was a whites-only night club that showcased several prominent African-American entertainers during the 1920s and 1930s. This article explains the club's influence in Harlem and its representation of African-American entertainers.
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The Cotton Club was a whites-only night club that showcased several prominent African-American entertainers during the 1920s and 1930s. This article explains the club's influence in Harlem and its representation of African-American entertainers.
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To One Coming North
Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American writer and poet. He was also an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s). In this poem from his book Harlem Shadows, a speaker describes coming north.
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Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American writer and poet. He was also an influential figure in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s). In this poem from his book Harlem Shadows, a speaker describes coming north.
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Harlem
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an African-American poet, novelist, and social activist. He was an important leader of the Harlem Renaissance (a social, cultural, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York during the 1920s). In this poem, a speaker wonders what happens to dreams when they are postponed.
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Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an African-American poet, novelist, and social activist. He was an important leader of the Harlem Renaissance (a social, cultural, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York during the 1920s). In this poem, a speaker wonders what happens to dreams when they are postponed.
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If We Must Die
Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American writer, poet, and a seminal figure during the Harlem Renaissance. McKay dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of oppressed people. "If We Must Die" reflects McKay's perspective on black people's experiences in America during the early 20th century.
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Claude McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American writer, poet, and a seminal figure during the Harlem Renaissance. McKay dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of oppressed people. "If We Must Die" reflects McKay's perspective on black people's experiences in America during the early 20th century.
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America
Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American novelist and poet who played an important role in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York). "America" was first published in The Liberator in 1921, in which the speaker discusses feelings about America.
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Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American novelist and poet who played an important role in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York). "America" was first published in The Liberator in 1921, in which the speaker discusses feelings about America.
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On Broadway
Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American novelist and poet who played an important role in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York). "On Broadway" was published in McKay's 1922 collection of poems called Harlem Shadows.
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Festus Claudius "Claude" McKay (1889-1948) was a Jamaican-American novelist and poet who played an important role in the Harlem Renaissance (a cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York). "On Broadway" was published in McKay's 1922 collection of poems called Harlem Shadows.
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Sweat
Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was an African-American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, anthropologist, and one of the most important figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Hurston set many of her works, including "Sweat", in Florida and used the distinctive dialect of the region in her writing. (Please not that this article contains language that some people may consider offensive, as well as reference to domestic violence.)
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Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was an African-American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, anthropologist, and one of the most important figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Hurston set many of her works, including "Sweat", in Florida and used the distinctive dialect of the region in her writing. (Please not that this article contains language that some people may consider offensive, as well as reference to domestic violence.)
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The Great Depression
This article explores the causes and effects of the greatest economic recession in American history: the Great Depression. Although an incredibly difficult period for many Americans, the economic reforms that resulted from the Great Depression continue to shape economic and political policies in the U.S. today.
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This article explores the causes and effects of the greatest economic recession in American history: the Great Depression. Although an incredibly difficult period for many Americans, the economic reforms that resulted from the Great Depression continue to shape economic and political policies in the U.S. today.
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An Overview of the Great Depression
This article explores the causes and effects of the Great Depression and how America's economy tried to recover.
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This article explores the causes and effects of the Great Depression and how America's economy tried to recover.
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FDR's First Inaugural Address
When Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President on March 4, 1933, the country was in the grip of the Great Depression. At his inauguration, Roosevelt delivered the following famous speech, in which he addresses the growing fear that plagued a nation in crisis.
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When Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President on March 4, 1933, the country was in the grip of the Great Depression. At his inauguration, Roosevelt delivered the following famous speech, in which he addresses the growing fear that plagued a nation in crisis.
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The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl was a time of harsh dust storms in the central United States during the 1930s. This article discusses the causes of the Dust Bowl and how Americans were impacted by this period of dust storms.
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The Dust Bowl was a time of harsh dust storms in the central United States during the 1930s. This article discusses the causes of the Dust Bowl and how Americans were impacted by this period of dust storms.
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FDR on Drought Conditions
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), also commonly known by his initials FDR, served as the 32nd U.S. President (1933-1945). He is known for his unprecedented four-term election and for his leadership in WWII. He also faced the "Dust Bowl" of the 1930s, during which severe drought and erosion conditions led to a prolonged agricultural crisis.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), also commonly known by his initials FDR, served as the 32nd U.S. President (1933-1945). He is known for his unprecedented four-term election and for his leadership in WWII. He also faced the "Dust Bowl" of the 1930s, during which severe drought and erosion conditions led to a prolonged agricultural crisis.
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FDR & The New Deal
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd U.S. President. President Roosevelt began his term during the Great Depression, which was a worldwide depression that began in the U.S. following the stock market crash in 1929. This article discusses the series of bills known as "The New Deal" that FDR enacted in response to the Great Depression.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd U.S. President. President Roosevelt began his term during the Great Depression, which was a worldwide depression that began in the U.S. following the stock market crash in 1929. This article discusses the series of bills known as "The New Deal" that FDR enacted in response to the Great Depression.
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Seeing Through Dorothea's Eyes
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist. She was most well-known for taking photos during the Great Depression, a time in America during the 1930s when people struggled to find work and make money.
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Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist. She was most well-known for taking photos during the Great Depression, a time in America during the 1930s when people struggled to find work and make money.
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FDR's First Fireside Chat
On March 12, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the American people for the first time over a radio broadcast. President Roosevelt uses this platform to explain the causes and results of the banking crisis that followed the stock market crash during the Great Depression.
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On March 12, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the American people for the first time over a radio broadcast. President Roosevelt uses this platform to explain the causes and results of the banking crisis that followed the stock market crash during the Great Depression.
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Every Man a King
Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (1893-1935) was the 40th Governor of Louisiana from 1928-1935. He delivered the following speech during the Great Depression, a worldwide economic collapse that created a large wealth gap between the rich and poor. The following speech was a proposal for the "Share the Wealth" program, which was meant to target the problems that arose from the wage gap and prop up the middle class. His radio speech was broadcast to the nation.
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Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (1893-1935) was the 40th Governor of Louisiana from 1928-1935. He delivered the following speech during the Great Depression, a worldwide economic collapse that created a large wealth gap between the rich and poor. The following speech was a proposal for the "Share the Wealth" program, which was meant to target the problems that arose from the wage gap and prop up the middle class. His radio speech was broadcast to the nation.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Not Without Her Consent
Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady (1933-1945) during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms as the 32nd U.S. President. She was First Lady during some of the most challenging periods of the 20th Century in America, including the Great Depression and World War II. This article discusses her impact on the role of First Lady and the issues that mattered most to her.
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Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady (1933-1945) during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms as the 32nd U.S. President. She was First Lady during some of the most challenging periods of the 20th Century in America, including the Great Depression and World War II. This article discusses her impact on the role of First Lady and the issues that mattered most to her.
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FDR's Forgotten Man
In this 1932 radio address, President Franklin D. Roosevelt discusses America's economy and how he would like to improve it.
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In this 1932 radio address, President Franklin D. Roosevelt discusses America's economy and how he would like to improve it.
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FDR's Economic Bill of Rights
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) served as the U.S. President 1933-1945. He led the U.S. during a time of worldwide economic depression and warfare. His programs for relief and recovery, known collectively as the New Deal, expanded the role of the Federal Government in the national economy. "The Economic Bill of Rights" is an informal set of ideological aspirations Roosevelt set out for the standard of living of citizens of the U.S. Roosevelt decided to deliver this speech in 1944, when the end of World War II was in sight.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) served as the U.S. President 1933-1945. He led the U.S. during a time of worldwide economic depression and warfare. His programs for relief and recovery, known collectively as the New Deal, expanded the role of the Federal Government in the national economy. "The Economic Bill of Rights" is an informal set of ideological aspirations Roosevelt set out for the standard of living of citizens of the U.S. Roosevelt decided to deliver this speech in 1944, when the end of World War II was in sight.
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