American History
The Terrible Consequences of the Vietnam War
The enormous death toll during the Vietnam War triggered a series of public outrage. The federal government had to face the heat of the public opinion. […]
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America’s Growing Clout in Vietnam in the 1960s
America’s defense planners became involved in Vietnam as part of the containment policy that was central to their approach to the Cold War. It had devastating consequences. […]
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The End of French Rule in Vietnam
The French control over Vietnam came to an end in 1954, but it divided the country into two halves. One half was led by Ho Chi Minh and the other by General diem, backed by the US aid. […]
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Sexual Revolution and the Feminist Movement
The sexual revolution was greatly enabled by the contraceptive pill, breakdown of taboo on cohabitation and childbearing outside of marriage, and transformation of the legal and social view of abortion. […]
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Radical Feminists: Voices against Gender Discrimination
The feminists considered themselves the victims of systematic discrimination, and in that sense, a minority. […]
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Abolition of Gender Discrimination in Employment
In the 1950s and 1960s, American women felt that their lives were being wasted as there were discriminations against them in employment. […]
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How America Listened: The Rise of Radio Broadcasting
Radio broadcasting had a firm grip on American lives in the early 20th century. Radio’s development made it possible to use it for political, economic, and entertainment purposes. […]
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How Print Media Became Popular in America
The rise of the print media at the beginning of the 20th century changed the general public’s perception of political matters. It also raised political and social awareness. […]
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‘Great Society’: Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty
Building upon President Kennedy’s efforts and focusing primarily on poverty and discrimination, the Lyndon Johnson administration had a significant impact on the US society. […]
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Three Years in the White House: The Kennedy Administration
As the president of the United States, John F. Kennedy took the leading role in the Cold War. Furthermore, he supported the US civil rights movement during his administration. […]