For this week's blog, research one important political event and one important cultural event (music, sports, movies, entertainment etc.) from the 1970s. Write a 100 word paragraph about the significance of each (200 words total).
You cannot write about an event someone else has already posted about, so the sooner you "claim" your two events, the better.
"The Kent State massacre -- Four students died and nine other students were wounded on May 4, 1970, when some members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on many students who were protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio. This photo won Pulitzer Prize, it was taken by a Kent State photojournalism student , John Filo, Mary Ann Vecchio can be seen screaming as she kneels by the body of a student who was killed, Jeffrey Miller.
ReplyDeleteculture and politics collided On December 21, 1970, when Elvis Presley paid a visit to President Richard M. Nixon at the White House in Washington, D.C. The meeting was initiated by Presley, who wrote Nixon a six-page letter requesting a visit with the President and suggesting that he be made a "Federal Agent-at-Large" in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The events leading up to and after the meeting are detailed in the documentation and photographs included here, which include Presley's handwritten letter, memoranda from Nixon staff and aides, and the thank-you note from Nixon for the gifts (including a Colt 45 pistol and family photos) that Presley brought with him to the Oval Office." (200)
During the 1972 Olympics at Munich in the early morning of September 5, a group of Palestinian terror storms the Olympic village apartment of the Israeli athletes, killing two and injuring nine other hostages. They demanded that Israel release over 200 ran prisoners being held in Israeli jail and two Germans terrorists. In an ensuing shootout at the Munich airport, the nine Israeli hostages were killed its five terrorists and one west German politician. After a memorial service was held at the main Olympic stadium, international Olympic committee president Avery Brundage orderd the games to continue to show that they hadn't won.
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Still mired in the unpopular and frustrating Vietnam war in 1971. Nixon surprised the American people by by announcing a trip to the PRC in 1972. The United States had never stopped formally recognizing by the PRC after Mao zadong successful communist revolution of 1949. PRC and U.S. troops fought in Korea during the 1950s and Chinese aid and advisors supported North Vietnam in its war against the United States. In fact Nixon was scheduled to travel to meet soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev shortly after visiting to visit China.
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During the 1970s women were still fighting for their rights. You would think that by the 1970s women would have the exact same rights as us men. Then in 1972 the women finally got what the wanted. They had the ERA (equal rights amendments) added to the Constitution which we thought would change some things. Little did we know that all these states began to ratify against it. This led to these women making there own little organizations. For example some of the things these women created were like bookstores art galleries and things like that. The women wanted to be away from the corrupt government.
ReplyDeleteOne of the most iconic bands in the 1960s unto the 1970s was the Beatles. Everyone and there moms listen to this band. It started while they were waiting to go on for one of their concerts and Paul asked the others why they wanted to be there because Paul was the only one with a sense of urgency that night and the others just looked at him. Some blame it on the relationship and the love of one of the band members and Yoko. Some people think that it may have been because of the bands manager who's name was Allen Klein. (209) AVERY
On November 4, 1979, a large group of Iranian students stormed into the US embassy in Tehran, Iran and captured 52 American civilians. These United States civilians would be detained for a total of 444 days as they would put these people to shame and parade them through the streets. President Jimmy Carter said that the United States would not respond to blackmail leaving both sides at a stareoff. These students who detained the US civilians were supporters of the Iranian revolution. The United States would be released at the end of Carter's term in office as many thought they captured the people just to kick Jimmy Carter out of office.(111)
ReplyDeleteIn 1972, the world famous olympic games would all be held in Munich, Germany. One of the most historic events to happen at the games was done by United States swimmer Mark Spitz. Mark Spitz was basically the Michael Phelps of the day back then in the world of swimming as he defied everyone with his winning of gold medals. Mark Spitz would end up winning seven gold medals in Munich as well as winning seven world records. At the time this was never heard of and was astonishing. To this day it is hard for people to accomplish what he did and no one had till phelps (who won 8 gold medals with 7 world records).(117)
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1972 several burglars were arrested inside the office of the Democratic National Committee located in the Watergate building in Washington they were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret documents he did some sketchy things Like destroying evidence and firing staff members who wouldn't obey him 100% and In August 1974 after his role in the Watergate president Nixon resigned (83)
ReplyDeleteIn 1975 the first real horror blockbuster hit the beaches and by beaches I mean theaters. Steven speilberg released the scariest movie of the decade and was the top grossing movie for nearly two years until Star Wars would come out in 1977. What movie am I talking about? Jaws. The movie only had a 9 million dollar budget total but came in at the box office at nearly a whopping 471 million dollars in the first few weeks that it was out. It won many awards for sound track and editing and still to this day and be argued one of the best and most iconic American movies of all time.(112)
ReplyDeleteThe Apollo 13 spacecraft was intended to be the third landing on the moon, but the NASA crew aborted its mission after an oxygen tank exploded on board. The astronauts landed in the South Pacific on April 17, 1970.
ReplyDeleteMoney and Inflation 1970's:
In 1970 a new house cost $23,400.00 and by 1979 was $58,500.00
In 1970 the average income per year was $9,350.00 and by 1979 was $17,550.00
In 1970 a gallon of gas was 36 cents and by 1979 was 86 cents
In 1970 the average cost of new car was $3,900.00 and by 1979 was $5,770.00
On September 5, 1972, the Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, were in the throes of a hostage crisis. Two Israeli athletes had been killed and nine taken hostage by members of Black September, a Palestinian terrorist movement demanding the release of political prisoners by the Israeli government. Hours later, all nine hostages, five terrorists and one police officer were dead. This tragic event shows just how much tension is constantly being exasperated in the Middle East even 40 years ago. The olympics are supposed to bring people from all nations and races together, but bad things can come from anywhere.
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Walt Disney World opened in October, 1971. The park cost an estimated $400 million to build and now attracts around 25 million visitors annually. When Disney World opened in 1971, the price for admission was $3.50. A single-day ticket now is $105 for anyone over 10 years old. The park's popularity is second to none, being most likely the most notable amusement park in the country and maybe even the world. It's most famous feature is Cinderella's castle, which has now become the logo for the theme park and the Disney brand in general. It is also the most successful amusement park in history.
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In October 1971, Walt Disney World opened its doors for the first time. After the great success of the first park, Disneyland in California, Salt Disney decided that another park needed to be opened. Sadly, Walt never got to see opening day for the park, but his brother Roy took over to help continue his legacy. The price for a day ticket then was only $3.50, compared to today's price of $105. Disney World still serves as one of the top tourist attractions in America, and has brought joy and happiness to children and adults everywhere. (100)
ReplyDeleteIn November of 1976, Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the United States. An outsider to most of the political scene, the peanut farmer and governor of Georiga beat former president Gerald Ford. While serving the country as president, he created the Department of Education and the Department of Energy. This was a noteable election because of the nature or Carter's characteristics. He was known as a "common man", and summed up almost everything as to what America was about. Even after his presidency, he continued to fight for human rights, as well as working on his foundation, the Carter Center. (102)
Beatles break up. The break-up itself was a cumulative process throughout 1968 to 1970, marked by rumours of a split and bold comments by the Beatles themselves regarding the future of the group. Although in September 1969 John Lennon privately informed the other Beatles that he was leaving the group, there was no public acknowledgement of the break-up until Paul McCartney announced on 10 April 1970 he was leaving the Beatles.There were numerous causes for the Beatles break-up. It was not a single event but a long transition, including the cessation of touring in 1966, and the death of their manager, Brian Epstein, in 1967, meaning the Beatles were personally involved in financial and legal conflicts.(117)
ReplyDeleteFollowing the breakdown of peace talks with North Vietnam just a few days earlier, President Richard Nixon announces the beginning of a massive bombing campaign to break the stalemate. For nearly two weeks, American bombers pounded North Vietnam.On December 13, peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam collapsed. The North Vietnamese and American negotiators traded charges and countercharges as to who was to blame. Infuriated, President Nixon ordered plans drawn up for retaliatory bombings of North Vietnam. Linebacker II was the result. Beginning on December 18, American B-52s and fighter-bombers dropped over 20,000 tons of bombs on the cities of Hanoi and Haiphong.(107)
For the political event i chose the same as the cultural event, as Americans we not only like to expand and explore as a job but also as a hobby, this is why I think the apollo mission was not only a political event but also a cultural event, it describes pure American force and our willingness to shoot for the stars literally. The Apollo 13 mission launches as the third mission to the moon, carrying astronauts James Lovell, John Swigert and Fred Haise. The mission launched at 2:13 pm on April 11th. The crew rations supplies and power in order to safely return to Earth. With careful calculations they are about to change the course of their trajectory and re-position the spacecraft towards Earth on April 14th. They make it safe back down to earth and make history, this was explosive for the culture and also politically it put us as a great world power and motivated us to continue striving for greatness. I think this motivated many americans and people were fascinated by it in culture and it just shows how willing America is to be above other countries, even if spending millions to land on a desolate rock may seem crazy. It wasn't crazy, this was a dream forged by many and became a reality. (219)
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1. In 1970, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered an invasion of Cambodia. Later on, this event was called the "Cambodian Campaign" or the "Cambodian Incursion" and it was a series of military operations
ReplyDelete(around 13 major operations total) that were conducted during the same time as the Vietnam War. This specific event also widened the war in Vietnam. In protest of this, millions of people marched across the U.S. University campuses and they were eventually all shut down due to student strikes. Four of the protestors at Kent State University, which is located in Ohio, were killed by the National Guard troops. (104)
2.On April 1, 1976, The brand "Apple" was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. Apple is and American multinational technology company today that is headquartered in California. This brand designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. After Apple was founded, they were named Apple Computer, Inc., but were later renamed Apple, Inc. in January of 2007. Because of this corporation being founded, Apple is now the world's largest information technology company by revenue, the world's largest technology company by total assets, and the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer (after Samsung). On of Apple's first products was called "The Apple I" and it was sold as an assembled circuit board. It lacked basic features such as a keyboard, monitor, and case. The Apple I went on sale in July of 1976 for $666. (140)
1. The Beatles broke up!!! Everyone cried everyone was sad it was horrible no one was ok with it. It was horrible it was one of the most famous bands. John Lennon had told them earlier that he was going to leave the group and he was going to start his own career and try the solo act out for a while and everyone thought he was joking at first but then it turned out that he wasn't and he went solo and the group took about 2 years to break up after he told them that.
ReplyDelete2. Disney world opened it was a huge feat people where skeptical about it but it turned out to be awesome it took about 400 million to open and it was huge it was about the biggest one there was around by far it was created because Walt Disney wanted to have a place to show off the Disney movies and have people interact with them instead of just watching them. But it turned out and as perfect because the park is still one of the best parks there is a still makes huge amounts of money years later. It also helped his family out a lot. (204)
Cold War Chess Championship:
ReplyDeleteIn a chess match, highly reminiscent of the Boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, during the 1930s, American Bobby Fischer played Russian Boris Spassky on August 31, 1972, in Reykjavik, Iceland. As this took place during the Cold War, while tensions ran high between the US and the Soviets, the match soon began to take on political significance. After more then a month, and several games, Fischer defeated Spassky to become the World Chess Champion, and in the process, he ended a Soviet win streak that dated to 1948. This was considered a crushing defeat for the Soviets, because to them, chess was more then a game, it was politics. It was also a ideological and propaganda tool to prove their mental superiority over the West.
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The invention of the Pocket Calculator:
In 1973, a mathematician and inventor named Clive Sinclair introduced a series of pocket calculators that completely revolutionized the industry. His calculators were small and light enough to fit in your pocket, and much smaller and thinner than anything currently on the market. The best part was, they were also much cheaper, which made their advanced technology available to the public, giving rise to the handy machines we used today. This invention, while seemingly unimportant, was a huge step forward in the "miniaturization" of technology. What he invented in his quest to create a pocket calculator was used in all kinds of other technologies.
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