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LAD #38: Truman Doctrine

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LAD #38: Truman Doctrine: Following World War II, America became concerned with the spread of communism. In attempt to "contain" communism, hence the policy containment, Truman addressed Congress in his Truman Doctrine. He urged that the United States needed to aid Greece. Greece had been destroyed and suffered from economic and political instability in the post war era. Recognizing this, Truman encouraged political and financial installments so Greece could restore their nation. Additionally, Greece was at risk due to communist activities which threatened the nation. This clearly worried Truman as they were vulnerable to succumbing to communism. Truman also recognizes that Turkey is unstable as well and requires attention and work in order to preserve the order in the Middle East. Truman asks Congress for a specific amount of money to loan to Greece and Turkey and to be able to send American civilian and military personnel. All of these efforts instigate attempts to pre...
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LAD #39: Brown V. Board of Education

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LAD #39: Brown V. Board of Education: The 1954 court case determined that the segregation of children in public schools was not constitutional. In 1896, the Supreme Court had ruled, in Plessy V. Ferguson, that public places could be legally segregated. This set the precedent for "separate but equal." However, in Brown V. Board of Education, Oliver Brown filed a suit against the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. Oliver Brown's daughter, Linda Brown, had been denied entry to all-white elementary schools. Brown argued that the facilities of education were not equal which went against the Fourteenth Amendment, stating people have legal protection under the law. The U.S. district court in Kansas upheld "separate but equal." Earl Warren, the justice, determined that the doctrine "separate but equal" does not belong in public education.  This decision is seen in Little Rock Nine in which, after the National Guard had been called to prevent this,...
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LAD #36: FDR’s Declaration of War

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LAD #36: FDR’s Declaration of War: On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led the US to declare war. And, FDR stated that December 7, 1941, the day which Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, w as " a date which will live in infamy." FDR goes on to explain how the US had originally not intervened in the warfare in these countries. However, the Japanese attack has resulted in destruction in the United States, and America needs to defend itself. He explains how Japan has gotten out of control and have become hostile. Therefore, the United States has to fight them. Jeanette Rankin was the only member of the Houses that voted against the declaration of war on Japan. She later received nicknames including "Japanette Rankin" as she was looked down upon for her vote.  This is similar to the declaration of war during World War I because the US was forced to abandon their policy of neutrality and had to defend the...
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