Anastasio Somoza Garcia Anastasio was born in San Marcos, Nicaragua on February 1, 1896. He was born the son of a wealthy coffee planter. As a teenager he was sent to Philadelphia in the US to live with his relatives. While living in Philadelphia he met his future wife Salvadora Sacasa Anastasio joined the Liberal rebellion in 1926 to support Juan Sacasa. After waging a six year battle with General Augusto Sandino the Marines evacuated the country.
Obama and his team are trying to come up right now with a way to get America back where it was ten years ago. Barack Hussein Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, grew up in Wichita, Kansas. His father worked on oil rigs during the Depression. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dunham's father, Stanley, enlisted in
George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. Bush, his three brothers, and a sister grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. His father, Prescott Bush, was a wealthy investment banker. Bush's mother, Dorothy, came from the wealthy family of a leading Missouri industrialist. After graduating from the private Phillips Academy in Massachusetts, Bush enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Daniel Martin Caballero Daniel Martin Caballero was one of many that lost their lives during the September 11th attacks, he was ready to see the world but sadly his life was cut short. Mr. Caballero was born in November 21, 1979 in Houston, Texas to Andres and Carmen Caballero. Known to his family as “Danny” and “Cabby” by his shipmates, Mr. Caballero graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Fort Bend County, Sugarland, in May 1998. After graduating from boot camp in November 1998, Daniel entered an electronics training program in Great Lake, Illinois, until September 1999. Daniel was then assigned to Fleet Training Center in Norfolk, Virginia, where he continued his electronics training until December 1999.
Again, he ran for president in 1801 and won the presidential campaign. He served for two terms. In 1808, Jefferson retired from office. After that, he got in touch with his old friend, James Madison former president, who helped him establish the University of Virginia. Unfortunately, Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826 as the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of
Kameron Caggan Professor Gámez Government 2306-005 Feb 27, 2012 Halliburton's Army: How a well-connected Texas Oil Company Revolutionized the Way America Makes War What is the writer of the book trying to communicate? In Halliburton's Army, author Pratap Chatterjee details the actions of the oilfield service company known as Halliburton. In this book, the origin of the company is explained and the current implications regarding its operations are addressed. Investigative Reporter Pratap Chatterjee brings to light the concept of “military transformation” where private companies are increasingly supporting the operations of the United States Military. In the example of Halliburton, the author accounts the many ways that the military is aided such as equipment, food, logistics, construction, etc.
Crisis Report: Tehran: The Carter Administration The Iran Hostage Crisis President Carter’s New Year’s 1979 toast to the Shah at a state dinner in Tehran, announcing that he was "an island of stability in one of the more troubled areas of the world”, set the tone of the stance the United States had with the Shah which indicated support. This led to the trigger of The Iran Hostage Crisis that lasted 444 days, in which Carter allowed an ally, the unpopular Shah to flee to the New York to receive medical care for his cancer and escaping the Iranian Revolution. On November 4th 1979 student demonstrators raided the US Embassy in Tehran, capturing 66 Americans, in which 13 women and minority hostages were let go almost immediately and 1 ill man shortly after. The dislike the Iranian people had for the United States began in the 1950’s, whereas the United States became allies with non-communist regimes, regardless of their country’s people support. 1953 marked the US’s decision to become an ally with the Shah, the leader of Iran.
Johnson appealed his conviction all the way to the Supreme Court. Robert Justin Goldstein wrote a 272-page book on this issue examining this milestone case in America’s history, Flag Burning & Free Speech: The Case of Texas v. Johnson. The book was published in November 2000. He depicts both sides of the intense case with true trial evidence. His thesis throughout the book: “Is burning the American flag as an act of protest protected by the First Amendment’s Freedom of Speech.” Goldstein takes us from the 1989 incident that ignited the national controversy back to the origins of the flag as a symbol of America’s liberty and democracy.
The Monroe Doctrine Forty-seven years after the Declaration of Independence enter James Monroe, fifth President of the United States (1817-1825). Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia April 28, 1758. He was of the planter class, and fought in the American Revolutionary War. After the war Monroe would study law under Thomas Jefferson, and then serve as a delegate in the Continental Congress. Monroe was extremely active as an anti-federalist delegate and helped prevent ratification of the United States Constitution stating it gives too much power to central government.
Eight months into Bush's first term as president, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks occurred. In response, Bush announced a global War on Terrorism, ordered an invasion of Afghanistan that same year and an invasion of Iraq in 2003. In addition to national security issues, Bush promoted policies on the economy, health care, education, and social security reform. He signed into law broad tax cuts, the No Child Left Behind Act, and Medicare prescription drug benefits for seniors. His tenure saw national debates on immigration and Social Security.