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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Postmodernism, 2003.
Rhetorical analysis of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington D.C.
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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Modernism is the search for a universality. The break from this search is creatively named postmodernism. Postmodernism is the belief that there is no universal constant and that everything is subject to context. The Vietnam Veterans' Memorial is an example of postmodern architecture. The wall is significant because it is one of the first memorials in this country to break from the modern view of architecture. By using postmodern ideological criticism of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, this paper discovers that remembrance is a non-universal act, different for every person.
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"On April 19, 2000 the Oklahoma City Memorial opened to the public. The Memorial was built to remember the tragic events of five years earlier, the bombing of the Alfred P Murrah federal building in downtown Oklahoma City. The memorial was designed by Hans and Torrey Butzer. The Butzers were the winners of a competition pool of over 630 entries. The design for the memorial is based heavily on the postmodern nature of the Butzers? architectural upbringing. The University of Texas at Austin?s school of architecture is known for its postmodern views of form and function."
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 2005.
An analysis of Maya Lin's controversial design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper provides an analysis of Maya Lin's controversial design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, including support for and against her intention and eventual design. The paper explains how Lin's memorial demonstrates the changing nature of public monuments.
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"Designed by Maya Lin, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial represents a controversial memorial that demonstrates the changing nature of public monuments, their goals and their audiences. The post-Vietnam War era has witnessed a change in the way audiences read memorials. Both critics and audiences now read memorials of war in a more active and critical manner. The Vietnam War challenged the very nature of American patriotism and the relationship between individual and state."
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Perceptions of War and How it Affect Veterans, 2001.
Looks at how the perception's of WWII and the Vietnam War affected the veterans of those wars.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 18 sources, $ 108.95
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This paper covers the financial, political, psychological, and sociological moods and condition of the United States before, during, and after WWII and the Vietnam War, with timelines for both eras. It then looks at how a country's perception of a war affects its veterans.
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The Vietnam Veteran Memorial, 2000.
A look at the Vietnam Memorial and its significance.
3,140 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 91.95
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This report explores the design of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the designer and the contributors. It also explores the mysterious healing and understanding that The Wall of Names has brought to the nation, due to its intense, yet delicate symbolism.
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"In American history, war has always ended in the glorification of the soldiers who served fighting for their country. The Vietnam War, however, marked a change in this patriotic veneration. Shrouded in uncertainty, the war left the American public questioning their faith in a secretive government, and therefore questioned their faith in those who served for it. President Nixon described this disastrous public view when he said, "No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now.... Never have the consequences of their misunderstanding been so tragic."
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Vietnam War Veterans, 2006.
A look at the condition termed "post-traumatic stress disorder", suffered by many returning Vietnam veterans.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper looks at some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), discusses the devastating effects it had on Vietnam veterans and their families. It also describes different treatments and therapies for PTSD and looks at how this topic has been explored in literature.
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"After finishing their tours in Vietnam, thousands of soldiers and military personnel returned to the United States and began the work of returning to the lives they had left behind. Many brought home medals and amusing stories, and many others bullet wounds and stumps where their arms used to be. Virtually all returned home changed in some way. Some, like the characters in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, carried home lingering but endurable feelings of guilt and regret over their roles in the war, which often included killing enemy soldiers, others came home broken and destroyed."
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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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War Vets and PTSD, 2002.
A look the suffering of war veterans from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when they are exposed to cruelty during war.
3,136 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines how many war veterans suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) due to the fact that they were exposed to utmost cruelty during war and how these symptoms tend to show up, either directly after they return from the battlefield, or when they cannot suppress their emotions any longer. It evaluates how the practice of rotating the duties of soldiers in the battlefield is one that is growing more and more essential in this postmodern period due to the intensity of war, especially where ground troops are concerned. It analyzes the hypothesis that war veterans, who are kept busy after the war, engaged in some occupation, do not suffer from PTSD until much later, which accounts for the PTSD when one is ageing. It concludes with a discussion of the potential affect of the atrocities in the Gulf and Iraq wars, as well as the threat of international terrorism.
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"The veterans perhaps always thought they would get a return welcome for their efforts that they had seen or heard of many others getting when they came back from the two world wars and the Korean War. A welcome is hardly what they got because the people were mostly disappointed and even angry. This was because they got what they wanted far too late, many had been killed against their wishes, and Democracy did not prevail for them. The people were mentally affected first of all because their words were not paid any attention to when America was supposed to be a Democratic country where the voice of the people mattered first. They felt tricked and deserted, and so, were not even pleased when the soldiers came home as losers, except for the family members who were naturally pleased to see them back alive."
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Homeless Veterans, 2007.
This paper examines which factors influence homeless veterans' decision to use services available to them through the US government.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explores the issue of homelessness among US veterans. In particular, the author focuses on why many veterans do not choose to use the services available to them through the US government and the Veterans Administration. The paper lists several of the factors the research found that may determine if veterans seek help. The author concludes that these studies highlight the need for effective social services in local areas for veterans.
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Background of the Problem
Importance of the Problem
Hypothesis and Research Questions
Literature Review
Methodology
Conclusion
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"Currently, there are over 25 million veterans alive (VA, 2002). Not only are the veterans eligible for services but their families are often eligible as well. That makes close to 70 million people in the United States eligible for veterans benefits (VA, 2002). It is estimated that there are nearly 250,000 homeless veterans on any given night in the United States (VA, 2002). The Veteran's Administration (VA) was established in 1930 to help those who suffered because of war (VA, 2005). VA employs a large number of social workers and counselors to help veterans with problems that are often associated with war. They specialize in helping veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment, alcohol and drug abuse, family-related and care-giver services during the extended recovery periods involved with physical rehabilitation (VA, 2005)."
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The Lincoln Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the history and architectural design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C..
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that the design of the Lincoln Memorial was the highlight of Henry Bacon's architectural career for which he received the 1923 Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects for his achievement on the memorial. The author points out that the building itself is as much of a symbol of the Union as Lincoln himself was; in designing a monument to the man who preserved the Union, Bacon used materials from many areas of the country---North and South, East and West. The paper stresses that Bacon's greatest success was his ability to blend the building's purpose and design with a message, which, in this case, is Abraham Lincoln's belief in peace, freedom, equality and unity, and that is the design motif of the Lincoln Memorial.
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"Bacon was an admirer of Greek architecture and used his imagination to bring uniqueness to the memorial he fashioned after the famous Parthenon. Situated at the west end of the mall, Bacon used the side of the temple building design as the front, thus placing an effective end to the mall at the memorial. Unlike the long and narrow Parthenon, the Lincoln Memorial presents a more open appearance. On the frieze above the colonnade are inscribed the names of the thirty- six states in the union at the time of Lincoln's death. Above these are the names of the forty- eight in the Union at the time of the memorial's dedication. Since that time a plaque has been added to the memorial that includes a representation for Hawaii and Alaska. Typical of the Greek Doric style, wreaths of carved leaves, scrolls, and lion heads decorated the frieze and the cornice above it."
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The FDR Memorial, 2004.
This paper describes the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, in Washington, D.C., and the controversy over the depiction of FDR in a wheelchair.
1,845 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was stricken with polio at a young age and spent much of his life in a wheelchair. The author points out that, when the vast FDR Memorial was opened in 1997, the only hint of FDR's disability was in a statue, which shows him sitting in a chair behind a desk with two tiny wheels barely visible at the bottom of the statue. The paper relates that the public and disability activist groups felt that this nod to FDR's disability was not enough. The author describes a 2001 addition to the memorial, which is a life-sized statue of FDR sitting in a wheelchair and a wall inscription quoting Eleanor Roosevelt that his illness gave him strength and courage he had not had before. The paper concludes that FDR's disability should not be the main focus of the memorial because he should be remembered for his many achievements and not his disability.
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"CNN, USA Today, and Gallop did a survey of 1,003 American adults on April 18th through the 20th, 1997. To the question, "Should the F.D.R. Memorial show him in a wheelchair?" 35% said yes and 60% said no. Respondents were then asked to "Rate F.D.R. as President." 32% said outstanding, 36% said above average, 22% said average and 2% said below average. The general perception of FDR gathered from this poll is a good one. Yet over half the people surveyed did want to show FDR in a wheelchair. Possibilities for this are that people didn't want his disability to be the focus of the memorial. "
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Preferential Treatment for Disabled Veterans, 2007.
This paper examines whether disabled veterans should receive preferential treatment over better qualified candidates.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses whether veterans returning from Iraq with disabilities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, should receive preferential treatment in securing employment. This paper further provides a comparison of the affirmative action programs for veterans, minorities and women, followed by an analysis of the deontological and utilitarian aspects of these human resource initiatives. The author concludes that affirmative action for veterans is weak compared to other programs for women and minorities.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Utilitarian and Deontological Considerations
Conclusions
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"By sharp contrast, affirmative action programs for women and minorities are of fairly recent origin. According to Cohen and Sterba (2003), less than two months after assuming office, President John F. Kennedy issued Executive Order 10925 in March 1961 that established the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity; the goal of this initiative was to end discrimination in employment by the federal government and its contractors. This presidential mandate, which is still in effect today, requires every federal contract from that time forward to include the following pledge: "The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action, to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin" (Executive Order 10925, 1961, cited in Cohen & Sterba, 2003, p. 12). While these words had been used in federal legislation in the past such as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, it was the mandate of President Kennedy that created the national commitment to "affirmative action" to take those steps necessary to eliminate all preference by race (Cohen & Sterba, 2003). Affirmative action programs for women and minorities assume a large variety of forms today, ranging from conducting more aggressive recruiting efforts in ethnic communities to mandating a specific number of positions be set aside specifically for female and minority candidates (Beckwith & Jones, 1997). Many states have established comparable affirmative action programs for women, minorities and disabled veterans that have recently been confirmed as constitutional as well (Muhl, 1999). "
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Substance Abuse in Veterans, 2007.
This paper explores nursing care for substance abuse in male combat veterans.
4,865 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 124.95
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The paper relates that substance abuse secondary to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common phenomenon among veterans of war who have been in combat. The paper focuses on the case of JR, a Vietnam veteran suffering from substance abuse and PTSD. The paper provides a detailed case presentation as well as a comprehensive literature review. This includes a discussion of topics such as substance abuse among veterans, PTSD, treatment options and nursing interventions and opportunities to intervene.
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Case study JR
Literature Review
Nursing Implications
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"Substance abuse and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) create a serious complex of psychological and physical manifestations and is a combination that has serious consequences and challenges for both the patient and nurse. Nowhere is this complex more challenging and in no population is this combination more prevalent than in the veteran returning from combat. According to Benda (2001), in 1996, 36 percent of all discharges from the military were for substance abuse issues and over 3,950,000 of the inpatient days spent at Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals were for substance abuse related care. Bailes (1998) states that in 1998 dollars and statistics, substance abuse problems cost Americans over $300 billion annually."
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Local Performance at a Memorial Service, 2007.
A case study analyzing the music performed at a memorial service.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper provides a review and critique of the music presented at a local memorial service held at a Methodist church. The paper presents the case study. It discusses the details of the funeral and a brief history of the deceased and her family. The paper then discusses the hymn that was performed by the choir and harpist. Finally, the paper discusses the appropriateness of the selection and performance of music at this memorial service.
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Introduction
Piece One: The Processional
Piece Two: The Hymn
Piece Three: The Choir
Piece Four: The Harpist
Summary of Musical Performance at the Service
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"The performance of this piece did not appear to deviate much from the majority of performances of "Amazing Grace." The musician did not appear to add any personal flourishes or provide a distinctive interpretation. This is quite likely due to the decision to perform a song that has plagued music teachers with beginning students since it was first penned nearly two centuries ago. Because of this, it is possible to appreciate this performance of "Amazing Grace" as a bit of humorous irony within the funeral service. However, others could argue that the decision to perform the piece in such a staid manner reduced the decedent's memory as a music teacher who sought to improve the quality of musical performance among her students."
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