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Papers On U.S. History (20th Century)
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'Kilroy Was Here' / American Graffiti During World War II
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This 15 page research paper explores the origin of the popular phrase ‘Kilroy Was Here' and its impact upon fighting men during World War II. The writer is particularly concerned with the phrase's meaning, purpose, & prevalence. Bibliography included.
Filename: Kilroy.wps
America's Post-World War II Role in World Affairs Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which examines the U.S. role in developing international military, diplomatic, and economic policies, along with the federal government's increasing involvement in domestic affairs following World War II. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Postwwii.wps
D-Day June 6, 1944 : The Climactic Battle of World War II by Stephen E. Ambrose
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5 pages in length. An in-depth review of the title book. Evaluates the book, gives thought on the content of the book and concisely summarizes the book's major themes. The information and first hand narratives collected by the author make this book and the story it has to tell come alive. The reader is brought back to that time in history and can re-live these moments of terror, tragedy and triumph through the pages of this unforgettable book. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: JGAambrs.wps
Devastating Decision - Why Hiroshima Didn't Have to Happen
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A 5 page paper that argues the point that President Harry S. Truman was presented with a number of alternatives other than the bombing of Hiroshima in bringing about the end of World War II. These alternatives are discussed, with the focus being placed on Truman's failure to clarify the terms of the Potsdam Proclamation in May of 1945. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCDecisn.doc
Hiroshima & The Bomb
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A 5 page essay explaining why the U.S. was wrong to detonate a nuclear weapon over Hiroshima at the end of World War II. No bibliography.
Filename: Abombdro.wps
Hiroshima & The Bomb # 2
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5 page review of Herbert Feis' book 'The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II.' Central to discussion is the idea that the U.S. did not necessarily 'have' to explode atomic weapons over Japan in order to end the conflict. Approximately 4 extra sources are listed and cited in bibliography.
Filename: Abombwhy.wps
Jacqueline Cochran / World War II Aviator
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A 5 page paper outlining the life and the contributions to aviation of Jacqueline Cochran. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Cochran.wps
The Root cause of the War between Japan and the United States
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This 6 page paper looks to the events which pre-empted the War between Japan and the US in the Second World War. The events start in 1938 with the support of China and end in Pearl Harbour. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEUSjpw2.wps
Treatment Of Japanese - Americans During World War II
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A 12 page research paper describing events leading up to and following the Japanese Internment during World War II. Focus of the paper is the question: was this an immoral or legal act? Conclusion: Definitely not with evidence to prove it. Extensive bibliography is included.
Filename: Japanese.wps
