... would treat his strident anti-Semitism. "Never do business with Jews," he once told his sons, this bigotry ironic for a man who had himself been the victim of so much anti-religious sentiment, since he was Catholic. In 1938, though, these concerns lay in the future, and JFK used his father's position to arrange a grand tour of sorts that would take him ... losing the struggle against Communism, and JFK played on those fears. Still, the election was remarkably tight--one of the closest in U.S. history--and little details helped decide the matter. During the presidential debate--the first...

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... industry leaders within just a few years. These new businesses were too successful for existing businesses such as corner café's, and soda shops. These private, small businesses were mostly all taken over by these large franchises, like Burger King, Kentucky Friend Chicken, and the previously mentioned McDonalds. Credit card companies also make millions during these years. For the second time Americans had hundreds ... of America. Technical advances made during World War II led to the development of several new industries in the postwar era. The largest, and perhaps most intriguing was...

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... .Billy heads out to the backyard to meet the saucer that will arrive soon. A sound like a melodious owl heralds the arrival of the 100-foot in diameter spacecraft. Once on board, Billy is asked if he has any questions. He asks, "Why me?" This is a very earthling question, according to his captors. They tell him that there is no ... covers his head with a blanket. Back in Germany, Edgar Derby keeps watch over Billy's sickbed. Billy remembers Derby's death by firing squad, which will happen in the near future. Billy travels back to the veterans' hospital. His fiancée, Valencia Merble, is...

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... the belief that communists were almost inhuman. Communism was displayed as a mind-altering insanity that was unavoidable and would eventually take over everything in its path. "1984", a book written by George Orwell, had increased anticommunist beliefs with a glimpse of what the future could be. In the wake of all this confusion, a man by the name of Joe McCarthy took advantage of the ... many innocent actors who could never get a job again, ruined many lives. Only a few were actually communists, very few were actors. Once actors were "Black Listed" they lost their lives. "The Hollywood...

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... scale invasion of China. Nanking Massacre August - Japanese bombers make the first trans-oceanic raids in history - from Taiwan and Kyushu to Nanking and Shanghai. Nov.- Imperial General Headquarters established in Tokyo (the Emperor, the Chiefs of the Army, and Naval General Staffs). Dec. - The Nanking Massacre (Rape of Nan king) - the Chinese capital sacked by Japanese troops. The American gunboat USS Panay bombed ... buildings in the city. After they had set fire to buildings using either gasoline or some other inflammable chemicals, they hid, waited for and killed people who came to e...

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