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Remembering History Accurately, 2007.
This paper discusses Wiesel's Nobel Prize lecture that highlights the importance of an accurate remembrance of the horrors of the twentieth century.
2,008 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper discusses the minimization of the horrors of the twentieth century. The paper explains that this has not only led to a disrespectful attitude regarding some of these horrors and their survivors, but has also increased the risk that similar events will occur in the twenty-first century. The paper examines three instances of historical revisionism; one that has lasted almost 70 years, (Holocaust denial) and resulted in an increase in anti-Semitism and two that are just beginning to effect social and political concerns, (the war in Iraq and the crises in Darfur.) The paper shows how accurate historical memories are absolutely essential to the future of the world.
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"One of the problems that have consistently plagued historians who are seeking to teach history in a manner aimed at solving social problems is the concept of revisionist history. There are a myriad of definitions of revisionist history, many of them tailored to address specific issues that arise as a result of specific historical events. For example, for many years history textbooks in the American south continued to teach about slavery from a context of benevolent paternalism. One problem with historical revisionism is that by minimizing the horrors of the past, one renders oneself powerless to address the very real problems that exist in the present-day as a result of those horrors."
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History Remembered, 2007.
This paper argues, based on literary examples, that history is subjective because humans are imperfect and cannot relate history objectively.
1,745 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that, although historical facts are supposed to be objective, historical remembrances are based on emotion and are equivocal and biased due to the varying viewpoints and the prejudices of the time. The author reviews, from this perspective, (1) Edward Ball's "Slaves in the Family", an investigation of his family's history as slave owners in South Carolina, (2) Tim O'Brien's novel "The Things They Carried", a glimpse into the world of the Vietnam War and the "truths" of its vulgarity, and (3) Sherman Alexie's "The Case of Thomas Builds-the-Fire", about the 1858 murder trial of Builds-the-Fire, who is accused of killing Colonel Steptoe. The paper concludes that it is difficult to try to rationalize and analyze past wars and terrible events because they are bound by prejudices, cultural taboos, misconceptions and madness.
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"The Civil War was not so long ago, but its legacy still affects us; its stories are the notions of times gone, yet they are as true as the feeling they incite. A collection of interviews and document analysis is the basis for the factual book, "Slaves in the Family" by Edward Ball. Ball investigates his family's history as slave owners in South Carolina. South Carolina was the leader of inducing civil war when it seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860. Edward Ball is the great-grand son of Isaac, the Confederate ..., who obviously fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War."
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Walter Benjamin's "Theses on the Philosophy of History", 2008.
A discussion of various interpretations of history, with a focus on historian Walter Benjamin's 1940 book "Theses on the Philosophy of History".
2,820 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that, in his 1940 book "Theses on the Philosophy of History", Walter Benjamin, using the analogy of an Angel of History, warns that false interpretations of history can be as deadly as the historical tragedies themselves. The author points out that a means of avoiding this is not to emphasis and understand history as a rigid sequence of absolutely true events, which must be accepted as the definitive truth. The paper stresses that it must be remembered that history is written by the triumphant winners. The author discuses examples of history from the ancient Greeks to modern times to emphasize that human nature has changed very little over thousands of years: Intolerance still causes ignorance, which causes wars and kills people.
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"The exploitation and abuse of women throughout human history is another refutation of the triumphalist conception of history. As Mohanty notes, even in modern times, women are still struggling for equality, for social movements such as women's liberation tend to trigger resistance because many people prefer the status quo and feel threatened by social change. For example, in recent years some feminist organizations have drawn increasing criticism from mainstream America due to strategies and tactics which seem too aggressive and divisive."
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Michael Honey's "Black Workers Remember", 2004.
This paper reviews Michael Honey's 1999 book "Black Workers Remember: An Oral History of Segregation Unionism and the Freedom Struggle".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 63.95
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This book discusses major themes and the author's methodology in labor and ethnic studies historian Michael Honey's 1999 book "Black Workers Remember". The author points out the African-American struggle for unionization and civil rights and the connection between these two movements. The paper relates the Memphis sanitation workers strike and the impact of globalization on the employment of blacks.
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"In "Black Workers Remember: An Oral History of Segregation Unionism and the Freedom Struggle", labor and ethnic studies historian Michael Keith Honey records the history of southern African American workers and their struggle for both a living wage and the equal rights promised by the U. S. Constitution. Relying heavily on oral histories or testimonies, Honey's book covers the period from the ...s through the ...s and centers on Memphis Tennessee. Many themes are presented in this excellent, often poignant, book that contends the labor of black ..."
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American History and Politics, 2002.
Looks at events in American History that changed the course of politics, including the Vietnam War and industrialization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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History is filled with events that have both shaped and changed the course of how those events are remembered. Within the modern era, the inclusion of live (or almost live) television on the battle fields and jungles of Vietnam changed how history was presented. The post-Civil War industrialization of the United States also demonstrated an enormous impact upon the nation. World War II gave significant rebirth in the idea of homogeneity - all people vote, dress and think alike.
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The History of John Adams, 2008.
A review of the history of John Adams and his role in the US Declaration of Independence.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper discusses John Adams and states that he is regarded as one of the founding fathers of the United States, whose contribution to the reception and drafting of the Declaration of Independence was extremely significant. The paper continues by commenting that Adams was stubbornly independent of spirit and that his demanding conscience was truly his guide. The paper comments that his minor flaws were of little significance and history accepts that he played an invaluable part in the freedom and independence of America. In addition, the paper relates that John Adams should also be remembered because his contribution to the country went beyond the Declaration of Independence, as his dedication to his country never wavered. Lastly, the paper reminds us that Adams served with varying degrees of success as diplomat, ambassador, US Vice President, and US President.
Outline: Introduction
Early life and Education
Independence
Conclusion
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"The historical situation and the circumstances that the colonists found themselves in, made Adams more determined that there should be full independence from Britain. He felt this was the only way that true freedom could be achieved. However there as strong opposition to any firm break with Britain among many of the colonists. From a political point of view, in terms of the war against England, Adams realized that, " No foreign nation would send them assistance or even trade with the rebellious colonies if the colonies themselves did not declare their existence as an independent nation" . (McCullough)
As a chosen as the Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress Adams was part of the Committee of Five appointed to draw up the declaration of independence, largely due to the fact that he was a "well known leader in the fight for liberty," and because of the respect that he had achieved in his political and legal career. (Leopold) The other creators of the Declaration were: Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and Jefferson. (Leopold) Adams was to sit on 90 committees, including an all-important war committee. He also served as the de facto secretary of war during the Revolution."
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The Importance of History, 2002.
A philosophical analysis of the quote, "those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it" by George Santayana.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss the relevance of a quote by George Santayana which states: " those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.", and seek to realize how this philosophy is a very true comment on the nature of history and man. By understanding how the lessons of history can teach mankind how to not repeat his mistakes, the major focus of the argument of this paper will seek to place a foundation on this point.
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"Si-ma Qian's History, Biography and Artistic Appeal.", 2006.
Examines the writings of Han court historian, Si-ma Qian, as well as his style of writing which seems to indicate that he was more concerned that readers remember the moral examples of his writings rather than the precise events that took place.
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This paper introducing the Han court historian, Si ma Qian, and his use of the biography when chronicling events of history. The paper focuses on Si-ma Qian's "The Prince of Wei", a chronicle of the youngest son of Zhao of Wei, when the Kingdom of Wei faced the repeated threat of Qin forces in the Warring States period.
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Remembering Steven Bantu Biko, 2000.
A look at the apartheid movement and the activism of Steven Biko.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 46.95
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"This world is full of men and women who have the same dreams. They all fought and died for human rights, freedom of equality. One such man who dreamed of this freedom was a South African man who not only lived and fought for what he believed in, but also died for it. This man was Steven Biko, who was a primary leader in the Black Consciousness Movement against apartheid (Jackson, 1999). "
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Remembering Music, 2002.
Describes how music is used in therapy to treat patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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This paper will define and examine the study of music therapy and its use with Alzheimer's patients. This paper will also examine several sources and their findings of the effects of music in reducing symptoms and changing dispositions of patients with dementia.
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Remembering Me, 2002.
A creative piece written by a white author pretending to be an African-American, focusing on racism.
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In this essay, the author is a white person pretending to be an African-American in the year 2001. It is study in the history of the racism, but revealed from a first-person perspective of an unemployed African-American woman who is an artist in Chicago.
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Remembering the Holocaust, 2007.
A discussion of why it is vital that the remembrance of the Holocaust be passed to a new generation.
936 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper introduces the topic of the Holocaust with a focus on its remembrance and lessons. In particular, the author stresses the importance of transmitting the history and lessons of the holocaust on to future generations to ensure that an event so evil never occurs again. The paper describes actual incidents perpetrated by the Nazis and examines Jewish resistance movements.
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"The Jews did attempt to fight back, even though we do not hear about that very much. One resistance fighter was Anna Heilman, who helped smuggle minute amounts of gunpowder out of a plant at Auschwitz to help create a bomb to destroy one of the crematoriums at the concentration camp. She remembers, "We smuggled the gunpowder from the factory into the camp. It was smuggled in tiny little pieces of cloth, tied up with a string. Inside our dresses we had what we called a little boit'l (small sack), a pocket, and the boit'l was where everybody hid their little treasures, wrapped in pieces of cloth" (Rittner and Roth 132). The Nazis never noticed the smuggling, and the bomb was a success, a crematorium was destroyed shortly before the end of the war."
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Film: "Remember the Titans", 2008.
This paper is a review of the film "Remember the Titans", which demonstrates the problems of establishing racial equality in a high school and a community.
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This paper explains that, in the film "Remember the Titans", high school football players on a formerly all white team must deal with the de-segregation of a school in Virginia high school and the presence of an African-American coach. The author relates that the film does not center on the difficulty of the changes in the classroom but rather on the football field, where the sport rules the town. The paper points out that, despite the changes of the individuals on the team, the persistent racism in the town shows how difficult it is to change ideas so deeply rooted in the society. The author states that, although football is certainly not as hard as war, the movie draws an interesting analogy between the two. The paper concludes that the film seems a bit too Hollywood in how smoothly the players make the transition from blatant racists to friends.
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"The communities were sharply divided over the decision to name Herman Boone the head football coach. He had previously coached at North Carolina but was passed over jobs he had deserved because he was black. The African-American community celebrated his arrival; marking the first time a member of their race had obtained such a prestigious position. Despite a heroes welcome, Coach Boone continues to insist he was just a football coach. In a town like Alexandria where football is more than just a game, his position represents a victory in the fight for equality."
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"Remember the Titans", 2007.
An analysis of the themes portrayed in "Remember the Titans," directed by Boaz Yakin.
1,811 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the Walt Disney Picture's film, "Remember the Titans," directed by Boaz Yakin. The paper discusses the movie's primary themes of character development, overcoming adversity and the power of strong individuals to unify an entire city for the better. It describes the historic, political and social drama that is based on the real life 1971 Titans and their success.
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"Nearly every character in the movie can be critiqued in such a way as Bertier as to how the exaggeration contributes to the themes of the film. Yet it is equally important to evaluate the merits which make Remember the Titans a memorable film, and gave the team the power it had over its community and contributes to its historical importance. The accomplishments of the Titans on the field must be considered for historical accuracy. This is where the movie lines up the most with the truth. The 1971 Titans were in fact undefeated, were in fact #2 in the country nationally, and they were state champions (Merron). There is not much the film could do to exaggerate this awe inspiring fact. The movie does take some liberties in often portraying the Titans as underdog (perhaps to appeal to general American underdog sentiment) when in reality the team was usual the favorites and very much dominant (Merron). It is likely, however that the on field accomplishments of the 1971 are not exaggerated because they cannot be. The team accomplished so much in real life and in the movie, giving it the power to overcome racial divisions to unify a community."
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Leadership in "Remember the Titans", 2005.
Analyzes the leadership in the movie "Remember the Titans".
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes the leadership principles and challenges in the movie "Remember the Titans." Adaptation, strategy, resistance, framing, ethics, organizational culture, and stages of change are discussed.
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"The movie Remember the Titans provides an excellent study of leadership principles and challenges in the imperfect fluctuating environment typical in real-life leadership scenarios. The movie goes a step beyond the usual case ..."
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