E. L. Doctorow's 'Ragtime'
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This 5 page paper provides a concise overview of the major themes and perspectives presented in E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel Ragtime. This paper reflects upon the societal and racial concepts noted by Doctorow, and then also defines the correlation between race and culture and the nature of man's transition in society as they are depicted in this work. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Ragtime.wps

E.L. Doctorow's 'The Book Of Daniel'
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This 10 page essay analyzes the story on several levels: the protagonist's struggle with the past and the present, his journey to overcome past events, the path that finally gives him freedom; the author's commentary on the culture of the society during the more than two decades that span the story; and on the government. The Book of Daniel is a metafictive work that interweaves the narrator's imagination wtih factual events within the context established by the real political and social conditions in post-War America in the 1950s. The Age of McCarthyism. A paranoiac society terrified of communism, some ready to accuse anyone, condemn anyone who seemed sympathetic. The background for this work of fiction is the famous and controversial case of the Rosenbergs, tried, convicted and executed for conspiracy to commit espionage.
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'The Final Days'
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A 5 page book review of 'The Final Days' by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. This books covers the period at the end of the Nixon Administration, illustrating aspects of Nixon's character which were not known to many. The authors discuss Nixon's ability to present himself as incredibly mannerly and sophisticated in public, smoothly talking his way into, or out of, anything it seems. But at the same time he was a man with another side that was not so polite nor sophisticated. No additional sources cited.
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Book Review / Text Shows Nixon as a Successful Politician !
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A 4 page review of Stephen Ambrose's book entitled 'The Triumph of a Politician' in which President Richard Nixon was actually regarded as being an important leader-- successful in most respects and even largely responsible for the possibility of the Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush presidencies ! No additional bibliography.
Filename: Nixonbok.wps

Detente and Nixon's Involvement
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An 8 page paper on the events leading up to detente and Richard Nixon's involvement. The writer describes the years prior to the Cold War, the involvement of Kennedy and Krushchev in nuclear armament, and Nixon's eventual move toward the lessening of hostilities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Nixondet.wps

Richard Nixon & The Watergate Conspiracy
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A 21 page paper that outlines the history of the Watergate Conspiracy and discusses the role that mass media and public opinion had in the proposed impeachment of Nixon. The author relates the causes of the Watergate conspiracy in terms of personality, society and the political institution and comes to the conclusion that Nixon deserved to be impeached as outlined within the articles of impeachment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Nixonwat.wps

Richard Nixon & Watergate
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An 11 page paper on the known events of the Watergate scandal and the investigation that followed. Controversial issues concerning the Watergate tapes are discussed in great detail and the writer explains how socially devastating the incident was. This was the first time a U.S. president ever resigned but according to this paper, the ultimate effect of such was both a positive and educational one for the American public. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Watergat.wps

The Executive Decision to Pardon Richard Nixon
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A thorough, 9 page analysis of the executive decision to pardon Richard Nixon. It is argued that recent research has revealed that President Ford was prepared to pardon Nixon long before he was ever even indicted. A review of documented meetings, testimony, and more is presented to show that indeed Nixon only left office knowing full well that he would not be penalized for his crimes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Watergate & G. Gordon Liddy
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A 6 page paper on G. Gordon Liddy's involvement with Watergate. The focus is that of defining what it was that Liddy was guilty of. He had powerful people put him in the position of power and the fact that they were equally responsible is illustrated. The general character of Liddy is also described. following the paper is a sources cited list that lists 6 sources.
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A Decade of Change: 1941 through 1951
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This 3 page paper explores U.S. history and the impact that World War II, the Korean War and the cold war had on the nation. Both the economy and the American psyche are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA028War.wps

Military Buildup Under The Reagan Administration
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A 22 page research paper dealing with the Cold War decisions which lead to the buildup of the military under President Ronald Reagan. This paper also deals with the differing opinions as to whether or not this buildup helped or hindered the ending of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Reagan2.rtf

Post-Cold War Safety:
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(6pp) When the Cold War ended under the Reagan administration, the World saw a dramatic improvement of Russian-U.S. relations, the fear of devastating nuclear war has lessened but the danger of their armaments still remain. The end of the Cold War has generally had a positive impact in that the interdependence of states and the global community has begun working towards collectively addressing the many important issues facing the world today. The world is truly a much safer place since the end of The Cold War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBcoldwa.doc