A House Divided: (60) Cracker Secession – I March 31, 1985PermalinkSandy CreedToday's AMITAmerican History, American Politics, Bloody Kansas, Civil War, Communication, democrat, Election Lead: One hundred and fifty years ago the Republic was facing its greatest crisis. This continuing series examines the American Civil War. It is "A House Divided." Intro: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: In the months leading up to the first large military engagement of the civil war, both North and South were gripped by war fever. All the romance and illusion of a people that had known little but peaceful development came spilling out on both sides of the divide. The righteousness of the cause of each region was taken for granted. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [1.00 B]
TC: Richard Nixon’s Triumph Before the Fall March 31, 1985PermalinkSandy CreedToday's AMIT1972, American History, American Politics, Carter, Election, Incumbent President, institution, judicial, legal, Nixon Lead: In January 1972, Richard Nixon was inaugurated for a second term after winning one of the greatest triumphs in U.S. presidential history. Then it all came crashing down. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: Defeating an incumbent President of the United States is tough. It can be done, as Herbert Hoover, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush found to their regret, but it is no easy task. Circumstances, political and otherwise, have to work perfectly to the advantage of the challenger. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [56.24 KB]
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