Every president leaves a legend of his own, and few are quite as intersting than Richard Nixon's time in office. Richard Nixon was a Republican congressman who served as vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon began his time as president in 1968. He resigned on his own in 1974 after his office was caught up in the infamous watergate scandal. Nixon died in 1994 at age 81. Nixon was born in 1913 in California and was the second of five children his parents birthed. Nixon's early life was generally described as hard, as two of his brothers died from sickness early on. In 1940 Nixon married Thelma Ryan. The couple ended up having two daughters. In 1946 Nixon was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During his first term, Richard Nixon was assigned to the Select Committee on Foreign Aid. Throughout Nixon's early political life he established himself as a passionate anti-communist. Nixon ran for vice-president during Dwight Eisenhower's presidency and some believed he was provided a slush fund. Already Nixon was rumored to be criminal in his practices. Nixon ran against John F Kennedy in the 60's in a very politically historic election. Nixon ultimately lost the election and returned to his family in California. Nixon was eventually sworn in as the 37th president of the United States on January 20, 1969. Nixon's presidency is stained yet even today as he was involved in one of the biggest political scandals ever. The Watergate complex in D.C. was robbed of information to which Nixon deied any involvement. After extensive investigatons it was found Nixon had been directly involved in an attempt to sabatage the Democratic party. A full cover-up had been linked to the white house, however Nixon always denied involvement. Impeachment was opened to Nixon so he resigned in 1974. In 1994 Nixon died of stroke.
Friday, February 7, 2014
My Favorite President Biography
Every president leaves a legend of his own, and few are quite as intersting than Richard Nixon's time in office. Richard Nixon was a Republican congressman who served as vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon began his time as president in 1968. He resigned on his own in 1974 after his office was caught up in the infamous watergate scandal. Nixon died in 1994 at age 81. Nixon was born in 1913 in California and was the second of five children his parents birthed. Nixon's early life was generally described as hard, as two of his brothers died from sickness early on. In 1940 Nixon married Thelma Ryan. The couple ended up having two daughters. In 1946 Nixon was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During his first term, Richard Nixon was assigned to the Select Committee on Foreign Aid. Throughout Nixon's early political life he established himself as a passionate anti-communist. Nixon ran for vice-president during Dwight Eisenhower's presidency and some believed he was provided a slush fund. Already Nixon was rumored to be criminal in his practices. Nixon ran against John F Kennedy in the 60's in a very politically historic election. Nixon ultimately lost the election and returned to his family in California. Nixon was eventually sworn in as the 37th president of the United States on January 20, 1969. Nixon's presidency is stained yet even today as he was involved in one of the biggest political scandals ever. The Watergate complex in D.C. was robbed of information to which Nixon deied any involvement. After extensive investigatons it was found Nixon had been directly involved in an attempt to sabatage the Democratic party. A full cover-up had been linked to the white house, however Nixon always denied involvement. Impeachment was opened to Nixon so he resigned in 1974. In 1994 Nixon died of stroke.
Every president leaves a legend of his own, and few are quite as intersting than Richard Nixon's time in office. Richard Nixon was a Republican congressman who served as vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon began his time as president in 1968. He resigned on his own in 1974 after his office was caught up in the infamous watergate scandal. Nixon died in 1994 at age 81. Nixon was born in 1913 in California and was the second of five children his parents birthed. Nixon's early life was generally described as hard, as two of his brothers died from sickness early on. In 1940 Nixon married Thelma Ryan. The couple ended up having two daughters. In 1946 Nixon was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During his first term, Richard Nixon was assigned to the Select Committee on Foreign Aid. Throughout Nixon's early political life he established himself as a passionate anti-communist. Nixon ran for vice-president during Dwight Eisenhower's presidency and some believed he was provided a slush fund. Already Nixon was rumored to be criminal in his practices. Nixon ran against John F Kennedy in the 60's in a very politically historic election. Nixon ultimately lost the election and returned to his family in California. Nixon was eventually sworn in as the 37th president of the United States on January 20, 1969. Nixon's presidency is stained yet even today as he was involved in one of the biggest political scandals ever. The Watergate complex in D.C. was robbed of information to which Nixon deied any involvement. After extensive investigatons it was found Nixon had been directly involved in an attempt to sabatage the Democratic party. A full cover-up had been linked to the white house, however Nixon always denied involvement. Impeachment was opened to Nixon so he resigned in 1974. In 1994 Nixon died of stroke.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
I don't agree with k-mart's decisons. No one cares about the family values of holidays anymore. Most stores are open on holidays, and back in the day mostly every store was closed on major holidays because of time being spent with family and friends. Modern day employees are more concerned about making money.
Monday, November 4, 2013
11/4/13 bellringer
It will make people less likely to vote if it is too complicated to register. People want to just do things quickly. Yes, but some are necessary to make sure people are citizens.
10/30 Assignment
The first political cartoon I chose was of a ghost and a mummy who had received packets for Obamacare because it was thought by the giver that they had pre-existing conditions. The first thing that catches your eye in the cartoon is the address, which is of course 1600 Pennsylvania (of course the address of the White House). The irony in the cartoon is the size of the Obamacare books and also that they're labeled Obamacare.
The second political cartoon is of two trick-or-treaters who are again visiting the White House and the caption is, "Forget it, they only have tricks." Tricks is highlighted, and the focal point of the cartoon is the White House title on block. The kids are average with average costumes and have disgusted looks on their faces.
The third cartoon is one of a man buying a big military looking weapon saying, "The voices in my head are telling me I should buy this" and the man behind the gun counter is saying, "And nothing in my computer is telling me I should stop you." I laughed out loud. The focal point of this cartoon is the GUN-O-RAMA banner behind the two men in black bold lettering. A point of irony in the cartoon is the USA shirt the counterman has on along with a pistol above the flag. This relates to the New Town, CT shooting around Christmas last year.
The fifth cartoon, finally, is a picture of Uncle Sam who has ginormous ears. This is obviously a throw to Obama, and it is insinuated that he is pretending to be Uncle Sam in his ideals. The entire picture is ironic because of the huge ears and the sallow face.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)