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Category Archives: 80s-90s & Post Cold War Era
Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run (1982)
“Born To Run” In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream At night we ride through the mansions of glory in suicide machines Sprung from cages out on highway 9, Chrome wheeled, fuel … Continue reading
President George W. Bush addressing the American People on the evening of 9/11 (video)
President George W. Bush addresses the nation after the attacks of 9/11.
George W. Bush addresses the Nation (9-11 attacks) 2011, primary source documents with reading questions
President George W. Bush addresses the Nation after the 9-11 attacks. Joint Session of Congress, September 20, 2011 On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. That morning, nineteen Islamic extremists hijacked … Continue reading
George H.W. Bush Calls for “A New World of Freedom” 1989, Primary Source Documents with Reading Questions
George H.W. Bush Calls for “A New World of Freedom” 1989 Speaking of America: Volume II Since 1865 by Laura A. Belmonte Upon becoming Soviet premier in 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev rapidly transformed the USSR. His glasnost policy abolished many … Continue reading
Dianne Feinstein – Global Warming, A Time To Act (speech) 2006
Speech at Town Hall by Dianne Feinstein 25 October 2006, Los Angeles Today, I am here to discuss global warming — the single greatest environmental challenge facing this planet. So let me explain the gravity of the problem. Bottom line: … Continue reading
Mary Fisher, Whisper of Aids, Speech at the National Republican Convention, 1992
Mary Fisher is an American political activist, artist and author. After contracting HIV from her second husband, she has become an outspoken advocate for AIDS prevention and education and for the compassionate treatment of people with HIV and AIDS. She … Continue reading
Ronald Reagan “Evil Empire” Speech 1983, Cold War
The phrase evil empire was applied to the Soviet Union especially by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who took an aggressive, hard-line stance that favored matching and exceeding the Soviet Union’s strategic and global military capabilities, in calling for a … Continue reading
Atlantis – NASA’s Last Shuttle Launch (July 8, 2011)
My family and I were present to view this historic and emotional event from the shores of Titusville, Florida. It was a privilege to be there with my 11 year old daughter on that warm and humid morning.
