LAD/Blog #13: Polk's War Message

Polk began by noting that the changing relationship between the United states and Mexico requires him to make this statement. He remarks that the most effective way to resolve the issue is through an arrangement between both countries. However, negotiations ultimately failed, and Mexico invaded American territory while many casualties. The Texas border dispute was probably the most important issue. Even when Mexican leadership changed, American negotiation attempts where denied. After Texas became a state, it was deemed that it deserved national protection. The first major conflicts occurred on April 24th where the Americans were forced to surrender. During this conflict trade between America and Mexico was stalled. Since peace attempts failed, Polk concludes by stating that a state of war exists between America and Mexico.

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LAD/Blog #30: Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson begins his address by citing that they have a unified government with the legislative and executive branches all having control by democrats, which demonstrates the changing views of the people and their altered perspectives. Wilson continues by stating what he sees as the new views of the people, which in conjunction with a government that is able to enact change, and also combat big business once and for all. He says that he aims to end the negative externalities associated with the massive economic boom of the 20th century and make a better environment and more income equality. Wilson asks for the support of the people so he may succeed and help them to end the address. Wilson JFK also was elected with a unified government.

LAD/Blog #35: Home was a Horse Stall

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

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