Oral History Essays and Term Papers
937 Essays on Oral History. Documents 576 - 600
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History of Globalization
History of Globablization #1 1. Globalization basically means that the world is slowly becoming one, instead of divided lands. Most people think that globalization has to do with just business influences. However, it’s also travel, communication, culture, etc that is affecting the spread of the world’s cultures. Basically, globalization is where goods and services are produced in one part of the world but eventually shared on an international level. The history of globalization started a
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The History of Homecoming
The History of Homecoming Every year thousands of alumni, parents, students and family come back to the University of Arizona for Homecoming. Homecoming consists of class reunions, a football game, dinners, parades and many other celebrations. Homecoming is for all the colleges and departments at the University of Arizona. Homecoming has been a tradition of U of A for almost 92 years now. This annual event has plenty of history behind it which contributes to
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Music History
An orchestra is an organized body of bowed string instruments, with more than one player to a part, to which may be added wind and percussion instruments.In the Greek theater the term denoted the semi-circular space in front of the stage where the chorus sang and danced; in the Roman theater is was reserved for the Senators' seats, Throughout the years the size and strength of orchestras across the world have varied. In the mid-18th
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The Ebola Virus - History Of, Occurrences, and Effects Of
The Ebola Virus History of, Occurrences, and Effects of Ebola, a virus which acquires its name from the Ebola River (located in Zaire, Africa), first emerged in September 1976, when it erupted simultaneously in 55 villages near the headwaters of the river. It seemed to come out of nowhere, and resulted in the deaths of nine out of every ten victims. Although it originated over 20 years ago, it still remains as a fear among
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Best History Ever
To end the celebration of the 50 years of the LEGO brick, here are the best sets in history. Handpicked from Lugnet—the biggest LEGO database—based on their popularity, these 229 sets belong to the most iconic lines—LEGOLAND Space, Town, Castle and Pirates—plus three of the most popular ones—LEGO TECHNIC, Star Wars and Racers. From the most significant to the most amazing and complex, from the late '70s to today. We can't get ourselves to pick
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Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
The author who wrote this book Mr. Stephen Hawking is regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicistt science Einstein. Stephen wrote this book explaining different theories that earlier scientists, philosphers and astronomers had about the univerise. In his book he wrote about the different theories and opinions people have about the univerise. Why does it iexist? How the universe was created and where is it taking us? Some of the theories he wrote about discussed
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The History of Human Resource Management
The History of Human Resource Management Human resource management is the strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization's most valued assets - the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business. The terms "human resource management" and "human resources" (HR) have largely replaced the term "personnel management" as a description of the processes involved in managing people in organizations. Human Resource management is
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James Madison - Influence on the Creation of American History
James Madison’s Influence on the Creation of American History PETRA HORNA April 07, 2008 Table of Contents: Introduction……………………………………………………………….…2 The Compromise of 1790……………………………………………………….…..3-4 James Madison……………………………………………………………………….4-5 Madison’s Defeat on Report on the Public Credit……………………………..5-6 Madison’s Opposition to Economic Injustice…………………………………..6-7 Slavery – a Hot Political Issue of the Union………………………………………7 Introduction The decade of 1790s is the most decisive decade in our nation’s history, in which the greatest statesmen of their generation came together to define the new Republic
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African History
What is African pre-history? Our studies begin with the era called "prehistoric," meaning before the era known as "historic" (meaning written records). It is an important era. Mostly because it includes the very great majority of the total time on earth that humankind has spent developing basic human abilities and culture. "The main change throughout all of mankind was the change to bi-pedalism (Dr. Agorsah)". The traditional "Stone Age" name comes from the stone tools
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American History
"American history" redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. The United States of America is located in the middle of the North American continent, with Canada to the north and the United Mexican States to the south. The United States ranges from the Atlantic Ocean on the nation's east coast to the Pacific Ocean bordering the west, and also includes the state of Hawaii, a series of islands located
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History If Intel
Intel has changed in many ways through the company’s history. It is in a unique market and Intel has developed an advertising campaign to help it flourish and dominate all competitors. Intel did not reach success over night. This paper will explore how the company developed, what they did to market the product, and the spoils of having a highly successful marketing plan coupled with a product of extremely high value. Robert Noyce and Gordon
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Wendy’s History
Wendy’s Frostys “ I opened the first Wendys restaurant because I felt that there should be a place where fresh hamburgers are made just the way the customer wants it.” That is as true today as it was thirty one years ago when Dave Thomas first spoke those words. People put their trust into Wendys every time that they eat there. Infact Wendys is the only fast food place that offers the Frosty (Wendys
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History
Johann Gutenberg • Invented printing press in 1456 John Cabot • 1497 Sailed south of long island sound Giovanni da Verrazano • sailed to New York harbor 1524 Vasco Nunez de balboa • 1513 first to see pacific ocean • Hernando Cortes conquered Mexico • Francisco Pizzaro seized Peru Francisco Vasquez de Coronado • 1540 explored southwest Juan ponce de Leon • 1521 explored Florida Jacques Cartier • 1534 explored the St. Lawrence gulf Jean
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History of Human Behavior
PSYCHOLOGICAL HUMAN BEHAVIOR Psychology is the very important perspective for human nature. It is very much important for the individual environment. Psychology is very much a product of the Western tradition. Whereas a new psychology of the year 2000 contains both the eastern as well as the Western tradition (Frey, 04/06). Psychologist self-concept attitudes. Its related to Psyche means call a persons self concepts it includes what a person perceives from the persons the integrate
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The Real History?
ABOUT THE SPEAKER "WHO'S WHO IN THE THEATER" has always been the Bible of the People in the Legitimate Theater. It never played Favorites, it told no lies, it Glorified nobody. It always was an unbiased HISTORY of the men and women in the Theater. It recorded only those who proved their worth in the one - AND ONLY ONE - testing place of the Theater. BROADWAY: That "WHO'S WHO" records the plays Myron
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History of Golf
There is general agreement that the Scots were the earliest of golf addicts but who actually invented the game is open to debate. We know that golf has existed for at least 500 years because James II of Scotland, in an Act of Parliament dated March 6, 1457, had golf and football banned because these sports were interfering too much with archery practice sorely needed by the loyal defenders of the Scottish realm! It has
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Does History Contribute to Underdevelopment in Africa?
INTRODUCTION. I agree that history has a place in explaining underdevelopment in Africa. First and foremost the history of Africa is the history of colonialism and underdevelopment. It is the history of slavery, of wars, conflicts and hunger. It is also the history of the beginnings of man and civilization. However, while underdevelopment was as old as Africa itself, colonialism came about between 1885 and 1906. For most of Africa according to Akintoye (1976), colonialism
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Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or Is There an Alternate History?
Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or is there an Alternate History? Jesus Christ! God damn it! Both are common phrases whispered to ones self or shouted aloud to the masses by both believers and unbelievers. Day after day people turn to religion and God to find answers and to seek help with there problems or for other various reasons. People turn to religion to try and make sense of a world that can often
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Us History
Ziggurats were a form of temple to the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians of ancient Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamian ziggurats were not places for public services or ceremonies. They were believed to be dwelling places for Gods. Only priests were allowed to go inside to care for and attend to the Gods, which made them very powerful in Sumerian culture. They were significant because it is believed that the ziggurat was a symbolic representation of the primeval
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History Fo Civil Defense in the United States 1945 - Present
History of Civil Defense in the United States 1945- Present History of Civil Defense in the United States 1945 - Present Civil Defense History The purpose of this paper is to outline the development of civil defense in the United States from 1945 until the present. Also addressed are selected medical aspects of civil defense and lessons learned from prior civil defense initiatives. Civil defense is defined as “activities organized by civilians for their
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Labour Unions, History Of
In Lowell, Massachusetts, the construction of a big cotton mill started in 1821. It was the first of many that would be built there in the next 10 years. The machinery to spin and weave the cotton into cloth would be driven by waterpower. All that the factory owners needed was a cheap source of labor to run the machines. Most jobs in cotton factories did not require strength or special skills, the owners believed
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History of Ghazal Singing
This is a brief note on the evolution of ghazal from a poetic form into a genre of light classical music. The beginnings of this evolution can be traced to the early 20th century. Many of its early exponents were classically trained singers who specialized in Khayaal and Thumri style of singing. However, unlike classical music which to this day is perceived as elitist, ghazals have become popular with the common man. The magical combination
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History of U.S. Labour Relations
In the Beginning Colonial America labour was scarce, raising wages. Nobody wanted to work for someone else. No firm class lines. Individualism reigned. Craftsmen, not labourers. No need for unions. Beginning 1800's wholesale trade appeared. Transportation advances, competition from buyers to craftsmen. Labour is easier to control, so cheap labour, sweat shops began being used. No labour laws. First union was shoemakers, tailors and printers; craft organisations for skilled workers only, and closed shop, too.
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Computer History Timeline
1200 1617 1450 1687 Chinese Abacus Napier's bones Gutenberg press Principia Mathematica - Isaac Newton 1801 1811 1826 1830 1842 1843 1864 1877 1884 1885 1887 1888 1888 1888 1890 1891 1898 Jacquard loom Luddites riot Photography (Niepce) Babbage Analytical Engine designed FAX (Alexander Bain) Morse's telegraph installed between Philadelphia and Washington Maxwell electromagnetic wave theory becomes basis for radio wave propagation Edison invents phonograph Nipkow (Germany) devises scanner for scanning and transmitting images CRT
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Math History
Mathematics starts with counting. It is not reasonable, however, to suggest that early counting was mathematics. Only when some record of the counting was kept and, therefore, some representation of numbers occurred can mathematics be said to have started. In Babylonia mathematics developed from 2000 BC. Earlier a place value notation number system had evolved over a lengthy period with a number base of 60. It allowed arbitrarily large numbers and fractions to be represented
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