... massive impact that the media had on the events that took place. In an effort to stir up support within the United States, the students carried signs with American democratic symbols such asThe Goddess of Democracy? and Abraham Lincoln. The students knew that they would not succeed in bargaining with the Chinese government. Their best hope was to gather support worldwide ... . However, the American media does a magnificent job in glorifying the ideals of democracy we promote. They also do a great job as portraying such states as the former Soviet Union as evil, and communism as immortal....

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