The Dust Bowl – An Environmental Catastrophe

The Dust Bowl – An Environmental Catastrophe

There were many photos that grasped significant moments in American history. One of these photos was captured by Arthur Rothstein where he emphasized an event that contributed to one of the worst time periods known as the Great Depression leaving many Americans...
Mulberry Street

Mulberry Street

  Mulberry Street, New York City is a photo taken from the Library of Congress website. The photo was taken in the early 1900’s and although it appears to be staged as all the people in the picture are looking in the direction of the camera, it gives a glimpse...
Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

A close examination of the rhetorical devices and themes within Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech is necessary for understanding a pivotal point in U.S. history. According to Mika Edmonson, Dr. King’s speech was delivered...
John F. Kennedy Assassination

John F. Kennedy Assassination

This historical photo was taken on November 22, 1963, minutes before President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas during a presidential motorcade.[1] This photo was taken by Walt Cisco who was reporting for the Dallas Morning News. Cisco, along...
The Role of Women and the Red Cross During World War I

The Role of Women and the Red Cross During World War I

The First World War caused unimaginable catastrophe and distress, making it among the most disastrous conflicts in the history of the United States. Apart from the soldiers serving on the battlefield, individuals at home were heavily involved in the struggle in...