During the 1950s and early 1960s – under the United States supported Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista – dissatisfaction with the Cuban government grew and the emergence of rebel movements there were underway. On July 26, 1953 – in the 26th of July Movement – Fidel Castro and other rebels attacked military barracks in Santiago and […]
Introduction The migration of the Cubans and the Haitians to the United States of America happened under almost similar circumstances in their home countries, although the reception in the United States of America was different to each group. The Haitians were treated harsher than the Cubans although an act of America required same treatment for […]
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Get startedHello, my name is Tyler Tietjen. For my ninth-grade oral history project I chose to interview my grandmother, Liliane Anita Tietjen. I decided to make Mrs. Tietjen the subject of this interview because of her experiences living in Cuba in the 1950’s and her first-hand knowledge of the rising of Cuba’s well-known dictator, Fidel Castro. […]
In today’s world, Trump’s face is plastered all over global news for his questionable views and inflammatory remarks. From his past statements, whether they were sexist or racist, to his far-right views, many have considered Trump to be a very controversial and polarizing leader, which can be very problematic. Trump’s approval ratings, in general, have […]
George Orwell’s book 1984 displayed an example of a real-life dystopia. Totalitarianism is shown in this communist-based society so ghastly that it coined its own term Orwellian in the dictionary. However, a country living in full surveillance with extremely nationalistic views in cookie-cutter world is not entirely fictional. Historical dictatorships are similar to Orwell’s telling […]
Origins America at the turn of the century was booming with new life and new opportunities. With rapid growth of population, big businesses, and consuming added with the pressure of immigration and labor laws the country was at the brink of bursting. It wasn’t hard to tell that America was looking to expand its borders. […]
Since the United States have become their own country, it has gone through many changes in status. Before becoming a country, the United States was merely a series of territories belonging to multiple countries. When we began to advance in status, we learned that one key to success was a strategy called imperialism. Imperialism happens […]
Over the years in the history of America, there have been various persons who have tried to attain success at the expense of other people only to be hit hard by resounding failures. One such failure that stands out is that of President John F. Kennedy with his planned Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961. […]
Introduction: Since the commencement of Castror’s regime, Castro has used propaganda and censorship techniques to conceal his country from outside views. Propaganda in Cuba has been instilled in its citizens’ culture as well as entered the Latin American communities. Censorship in Cuba ranges from the facade of free education and health care to the restricted […]
Imagine if the Constitution of the United States was erased from existence. If it were, we would be at risk of government officials breaking laws that protect our freedoms and human rights. Instead of democracy, elected leaders, and checks and balances, there would be dictators, anarchy, revolt and genocide. Genocide is a term used to […]
How can yellow journalism influence public opinion? To help understand yellow journalism and its origin, reference the following web site: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/yellow-journalism What is yellow journalism? The Spanish American War was a 4 month conflict fought between Spain and the United States in 1898. The United States declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898. What […]
Since the United States have become their own country, it has gone through many changes in status. Before becoming a country, the United States was merely a series of territories belonging to multiple countries. When we began to advance in status, we learned that one key to success was a strategy called imperialism. Imperialism happens […]
The Spanish-American war, lasting from April 21, 1898 to August 13, 1898, had many effects on our world today. Fought in Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Philippines, and Guam, between the United States and Spain, this war had many impacts on the two countries who participated, and the territories in which they took place. Decades before […]
During the year of 1898, on April 25th, the United States declared war on Spain after the Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor sunk, this took place on February 15, 1898. By the end of the 19th century America began to look further ahead and became interested in establishing an overseas empire. A few reason for […]
George Glenn King’s book, Letters of a Volunteer, captured my attention due to the connection and interest with my Puerto Rican history. I recognize and have visited many of the towns King describes in his book. My lineage consists of three major cultures. I am Taino Indian, Iberian, and African, the three cultures that make […]
This Spanish expatriate was a great influencing painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and stage designer of the 20th century. He and Georges Braque worked together. The two of them were the co-creators of Cubism-a way of art. The deep influencer was born on October twenty-fifth of the year 1881 and died April eighth of 1973- living […]
Was John F. Kennedy an Effective President? John F. Kennedy was 35th president of the United States of America serving from 1961-1963. Kennedy didn’t get to serve out his full term. He was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX. Even though his term was cut short, he still had a major legacy. He […]
Socialism is like having perpetual energy, for you cannot discard it. Many say it is a free lifestyle, for everyone is equal. Socialism in the past has had a goal of giving anyone who is not capable of working the same freedoms as someone who is. Yes, free healthcare and higher education sounds great but […]
Have you ever been scared or frightened? Have you ever dreamed or thought of another war including the united states? If you have, you might have been scared for your life. Well, that’s what people in the 1960’s were dealing with. They were frightened and scared for their family’s. October was the worst month for 1962. […]
In October of 1962, for approximately thirteen days the world looked into the eyes of possibilities that nuclear war would be their reality. The Cuban Missile crisis is claimed to be “one of the most studied international confrontations of the twentieth century.” A ripple effect of fear and threats to world peace traveled around the […]
In October of 1962 the United States were in the middle of a major conflict with Cuba who was working with Soviet Union. It all started in 1959 when Fulgencio Batista (the leader of Cuba) was overthrown by Fidel Castro. At first the United States thought that this would be good for business, and help […]
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a two-week standoff from October 16, 1962 – October 28, 1962. This was fought between two superpowers that left the world anticipating a third world war. There were many events that lead to the crisis. To begin with, it is important to know the leaders of the opposing nations. The […]
No one was sure how Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev (1894–1971) would respond to U.S. demands. Geopolitical competition between the United States and the Soviet Union was intense, but this occasion was the first actual military standoff between the superpowers. Castro and Guevara, both relatively young and defiant, mobilized Cuba for an invasion. They did not […]
It is quite clear that the Soviet Union played a great role in the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and as a result of their participation the overall relationship of the United States and the Soviet Union was greatly impacted. Major events that had occurred during this crisis included the Soviets attempt to break […]
