Throughout the history of the United States of America, four American presidents have been killed by the assassins' bullets, so, who were these assassins? What were their motives? and what molded them into what they became?
Introduction Throughout the history of the United States of America, four American presidents have been killed by the assassins' bullets: Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth, James Garfield by Charles Guiteau, William McKinley by Leon Czolgosz, and John F. Kennedy by Lee Harvey Oswald. In every one of these cases the killers claimed their motive was for the good of the American people, and the betterment of their lives. The facts prove otherwise. Their acts had nothing to do with patriotism or politics; to the contrary, in each and every instance their acts were condemned by the American people and referred to as murderous, tragic, criminal, and insane. So, who were these assassins? What were their motives? What molded them into what they became? Studies have shown that people who commit violent crimes suffer from certain personality disorders, which can greatly affect a person's life.1 Most people can live pretty normal lives with mild personality disorders, however during times of increased stress or external pressures the symptoms of the personality disorder gains strength and begins to seriously interfere with their emotional and psychological functioning. The potential causes of personality disorders are numerous, but they may be caused by a combination of parental upbringing, one's personality and social development, as well as genetic and biological factors. There
Why did the Labour Party win the General Election of 1945?
WHY DID THE LABOUR PARTY WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 1945? INTRODUCTION The general election result of 1945 was one the most important in British political history. The defeat of Winston Churchill and the Conservative Party after victory in Europe was an unanticipated shock to most in 1945. The electorate voted for significant change and a new approach to reconstruction in post-war Britain. The Labour Party won 47.7 per cent of the vote, with 393 seats, against the Conservative vote of 39.7 per cent and 210 seats.1 Following the rejection by the Labour Party of the continuation of the coalition government until the defeat of Japan, Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister on 23 May 1945 and from this date the various political parties began their preparation for the coming election. The primary concern of the electorate was effective post-war reconstruction and the result of the election was chiefly determined by public perception of a party's ability to deal with immediate domestic issues. The public were asked what the central question of the election was, 41 per cent answered housing, 15 per cent claimed full employment and 7 per cent said social security.2 This statistic clearly indicates the desire for social reform among the electorate; however, this does not fully explain why the Labour Party won the general election of 1945. The causes of Labour victory are
In this project, we would like to present to you our findings and research on the Four Great Beauties of China.
INTRODUCTION: In this project, we would like to present to you our findings and research on the Four Great Beauties of China. We have chosen on this particular topic because firstly it interests us and the fact that in the long historical background of China, much has been said about the political aspects of China but little has been covered regarding the cultural aspect, especially the 4 Great Beauties, which made us decided to look further into this remote topic. There has been quite an avalanche of books in English on China and the Chinese but comparatively few have been written on the women of ancient China. The Four Great Beauties of China are Xi Shi, Wang Zhao Jun, Diao Chan and Yang Guifei. This four women have been extolled by people for their exceptionable and breath-taking beauty which has been said to bedazzle the rulers of the states whom they served, but physical beauty aside, they have been said to have made noble self-sacrifices for the good of their country. Included in this report is a detailed historical background of each of these four respectable ladies and their impact and influence upon Chinese culture and even the society today. For Xi Shi, we can see her significance prevailing even in today's society as there is a temple and pavilion built specially to commemorate her sacrifice and simply just to remember all that she has done for China. Wang Zhao
To what extent did the Tsarist and Soviet governments control and influence music in the period 1875-1975?
Name: Max Norman Candidate Number: 0785 Title: To what extent did Russian governments control and influence music in the period 1875-1975? In particular, how successful were Soviet governments' attempts to control and influence Dmitri Shostakovich? The purpose of this enquiry is to assess the extent to which Russian governments controlled and influenced music in the period 1875-1975. To do this I have primarily taken three composers, each of whom I feel represents a different aspect of the musical community's relationship with governments of this period. However, Dmitri Shostakovich occupies the bulk of discussion. Much of this section is taken up by an examination of his private political views, which superficially seem only slightly relevant to the question at hand. This perception would be mistaken: establishing whether the most prominent composer of the period was or was not a "secret dissident" is crucial for determining how successful the régime's attempts were at controlling music. The picture presented by biographers such as Ian MacDonald of a musician who incessantly hid coded critiques of the system in his works would, if true, imply that the authorities' attempts to restrict cultural freedom were a resounding failure, but that they were unable to realise this. This scenario would have major implications for the question with which this enquiry attempts to
Bob Marley's "Redemption Song": The Rhetoric of Reggae and Rastafari
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The Dialectic of Enlightenment.
I. The Dialectic of Enlightenment A. The Project of Enlightenment The self-proclaimed project of Enlightenment is the subjectification of the individual - the overcoming of all those elements which militate against the autonomous ego's establishment of itself as a free and self-determining agent, an agent unencumbered by the mystical forces which, in pre-enlightened times, penetrate its consciousness and degrade its worldly existence. A definition of myth: that other-worldly realm in which the contradictions of this world are resolved in an illusory totality at the level of consciousness. For the individual to establish herself as an autonomous subject is clearly to rid herself of mythic thought, to take back the actual conditions of her life and confront the world as that which it really is - the individual must know the world, for only in knowing, only in rational and informed comprehension, is agency possible. To be free is to not only act, but to act according to the dictates of your own will, a pure will free from constraint, a will able to recognize and interpret the concrete situations of its existence as they are, shrouded not in superstition nor myth. To Enlightenment myth is anthropomorphism[]; it anticipates Feuerbach in viewing myth as nothing more than the projection of individuals' fears onto a fictitious sphere. By understanding nature, by analyzing and
Costumes and Sets in Shakespeare's Theater
Costumes and Sets in Shakespeare's Theater by Starla Brown and Chequita Nelson Any part of the costume was likely to be decorated with braid, embroidery, pinking (pricking in patterns) slashing, or puffing, or it might be encrusted with pearls, jewels, or spangles or trimmed with lace or artificial flowers. Men's clothing, like that of women, was gorgeous with color and ornamentation. The many parts of male attire contributed to the ornate and colorful effect of the ensemble. Men wore hats even indoors. Feathers and jewels were normal ornaments. A small flat cap like a beret with a narrow brim continued to be worn by craftsman and many citizens of London. Masculine hair styles varied greatly. Sometimes the hair was cut closely at the sides, but it could be brushed up and held with gum, or it might be curled all over the head. Shakespeare plays were presented during the warmer months in circular, open-air public theaters. The stage was a platform that thrust into the pit- a standing room area for the lower-class; boxes were situated in three galleries around the theater. In the colder months plays were performed in so-called private indoor theaters for a more elite audience. The acting style for the early Elizabethan plays was heroic and exaggerated, like the plays themselves. One of the most memorable stages of Elizabethan time was the The Globe Theater, a 17th -century
What effect did World War II have on life in Barking and Dagenham?
What effect did World War II have on life in Barking and Dagenham? World War II brought about many sudden changes for the inhabitants of Barking and Dagenham. Like everywhere else in London, they had to endure rationing of not just food but clothes as well, in June of 1941. We can say that a woman's role in society changed the most. They were encouraged to join the Women's Land Army which was set up in June of 1939, at the start of the war. Their role was changing from dutiful mother and wife to much needed aid for the nation. They were seen to be as important as their men in France. They held everything together even though their families were being torn apart. Fathers, brothers and sons had to become soldiers as young as 18, when the government issued conscription notices. Conscriptions were introduced as there were not enough forces, the first conscription being issued in September 1939 conscripting all men aged between 27 and 41, later a conscription for men aged between 18 and 26 was also issued on the governments orders with many young men never returning. Furthermore, mothers had to tolerate their children being taken away from them and evacuated to rural areas as early as September of 1938. Children under the age of 9 had to live with strangers because of the Blitz going on in London which began on September of 1940 and lasted until April of 1945, when the blackout
Is the Cultural Revolution best characterised as a top-level power struggle or a mass movement?
. Is the Cultural Revolution best characterised as a top-level power struggle or a mass movement? 'In the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, it is the masses who must liberate themselves. We cannot do the things for them which they should do for themselves. We must trust the masses, rely on them and respect their creative spirit...We must not be afraid of disorder.' (Mao Zedong quoted in Chan et al, 1980) Mao's epic return to the political limelight on July 16th 1966 not only stunned the masses of China, but also sent shockwaves rolling through the political establishment. Amidst rumours of illness and death, Mao surprised everyone by springing back on to the scene and swimming 15km of the Yangzi River at Hangkou. A tremendous feat for a man 73 years of age; reports in the media quickly hailed him as superhuman. This was indeed the comeback that Mao had desired, having felt increasingly threatened by his 'advancing age...and his concern that his senior colleagues were seeking to shunt him aside' (Spence, 1991, 603). In 1965, Mao had become angry at the extent to which the Politburo under Liu Shaoqi, and the Secretariat under Deng Xiaoping had taken policy making into its own hands1. Having retreated to Shanghai where he gathered with hard-line Communist intellectuals, he set about planning the initial stages of what Mao felt would reignite his Communist Revolution. For
"An acceptance of the practice of abortion is incompatible with Christian belief in the sanctity of life, but not with the attitudes of ethical philosophers or popular politicians." Discuss.
"An acceptance of the practice of abortion is incompatible with Christian belief in the sanctity of life, but not with the attitudes of ethical philosophers or popular politicians." Discuss. By Stephen Tunstall, March 2005 Abortion - forever one of civilised society's primary ethical dilemmas. Ever since the basic means and methods were discovered in antiquity, thinkers, courts, and leaders have pondered over the conflicting merits of the emotive issue of abortion. With the number of abortions now being as high as 180,0001 a year in the UK, the issue is gaining prominence in religion, the media, and politics. This essay will look at many aspects of abortion, with the main body of the writing being devoted to assessing whether abortion can be tolerated by Christianity, given the idea of the sanctity of life, and whether abortion is justifiable through ethical philosophy. Emphasis will then move briefly to examine political perspectives on the issue, bringing contemporary relevance to the paper, before concluding what has been discovered in the process of this discussion. A - An introduction to abortion - explanation and a brief history The accepted definition of abortion is that it's the induced termination and expulsion of an embryo or foetus from the uterus. There are alternative classifications, such as therapeutic abortion, which depend on the varying circumstances of
