Abstract This paper looks at the life of Clarence Darrow, famous defense lawyer in the 20th century. The author examines the lawyer's accomplishments and contributions to the world of law and society in general. The author examines some of his ideals such as his approach to capital punishment.
From the Paper "Anyone who knows anything about the history of the law in the United States knows about Clarence Darrow, who was one of the most famous defense lawyers of the later 19th and early 20th centuries. While he probably remains most famous for his work in what has come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, he was involved in scores of cases, including the defense of Leopold and Loeb and Eugene V. Debs. This paper examines the accomplishments and contributions of a man who was always part showman along with part lawyer, as well as a great public speaker and debater. A staunch opponent of capital punishment, he was perhaps at his most impressive in the courtroom when pleading capital cases: of the more than 100 persons charged with murder none was ever sentenced to death."
Abstract This paper will discuss the article "Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of Compulsion" by Clarence Darrow. This paper will argue for Darrow's perspective on the Loeb case, in that he believes that genetic and environmental cause are the real reasons for Loeb to not get the death penalty for the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks. By combining both of these principles into this argument, we can see why the death penalty is an unjust punishment for this case.
From the Paper "The purpose of this paper is to perform a rhetorical analysis on Clarence Darrow's closing speech in his own defense, given on August 14 and 15, 1912. It will evaluate the effectiveness of the speech in terms of his winning an acquittal of the charges of suborning bribery of a juror in another case, but also in terms of his overall goals as a lawyer.
Introduction
This specific speech was chosen for analysis for two reasons. First, it is clear that the speech was effective as a defense speech, because Darrow was acquitted; hence, an analysis can focus on why the speech was effective in this way. Second, the speech is nevertheless a tour de force. In other cases he argued, Darrow was in no personal danger if he lost the case, but in this situation he was in great danger; he would have gone to prison.."
Abstract This paper traces the history and beginnings of the college organization, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), from its inception to its demise and looks at how the original members and subsequent members contributed to the philosophy and leadership of the organization. The paper also describes the heyday of SDS, as well as the probable reasons for its demise.
From the Paper "These men, although dedicated, were ?from the upper end of the social and financial scale and in their schemes to redress national ills were rather more visionary than revolutionary; in common with much of the American left of the time, they saw the role of good socialists to be one of education.? His beliefs and position in life came down garbled to a writer in New Left Notes; in October 1968, an SDS member wrote that Sinclair had ?resigned as president of Columbia University because he considered the university system to be full of shit.? On several counts, the SDS writer was erroneous, not least of which the movement created by Sinclair et al, with excellent educations and excellent command of the language"not to mention more refined sensibilities"would have eschewed using such language to discuss the high ideals they proposed to educate America about."
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Abstract This paper studies the Populist Party, founded in 1891, to address the economic depression in the post-Civil War era. The paper begins with an analysis of the party's role in American politics at the time, its social reform agenda, and the influence of William Jennings Bryan, the party's presidential nominee in 1896. Next, the paper tracks Bryan's political career, including another three unsuccessful runs for the presidency. Special attention is paid to Bryan's controversial involvement in the Scopes trial, which the author purports may have led to his untimely death.
From the Paper "Every generation in American history has maintained political characteristics that distinguish it from other eras. Indeed, in light of the terrorist events at the start of this century, contemporary society will likely be remembered as a fiercely patriotic generation that generally supported its President even if there were issues that might have otherwise caused division. Likewise, the Populist Party was a political party that took a prominent part in United States politics during the 1890's. The party resulted from a variety of unsolved abuses, especially the continuing decline in prices of such crops as wheat and cotton. Several small groups of people seeking reforms united to form the party."
