Karl Marx popularized the communist slogan, “From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs”. In Russia prior to 1991, communism was the form of government and demanded complete subordination of self to the greater good of the collective. The Hunt for Red October shows a major contrast between Soviet and the American lifestyles. It was a fight between differences in political ideology; capitalism versus communism; liberty versus equality. It is the American belief in freedom that provides us the opportunity to strive to be better and accomplish more both individually and collectively.
This story takes place in the 1980’s during the Cold War when tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States were high. Mutual mistrust and fear drove the need to assure citizens of their safety and protection. Both countries relied heavily on military prowess such as submarine technology, the main setting in this novel, to show strength. Jack Ryan, an analyst for the CIA, symbolizes the American patriot. He uses logic and understanding of military history to determine that a Russian submarine is trying to defect, while others in the U.S. government believe the Russians main intent is to attack. Marko Ramius, the Captain of
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Tired of the Soviet ways, he seizes his chance to defect using this new technology ensuring that he would be able to make it to America. Once the Soviet Union discovers his motives they mobilize their Atlantic Fleet. As the Americans observe the Soviet Navy approaching their coastline they become more concerned with the possibility of war. Jack Ryan comes to the conclusion that Captain Ramius is trying to defect and convinces the President that the Red October means no harm. It becomes a rapid game of chess to see who will get to the Red October
The Black Hawk War was a major conflict between the United States of America and the Native Americans. It, like many Native American versus America wars, is fairly unknown. It took place in the year of 1832. There are many things one should know about the Black Hawk War, such as what started it, the major military events, and what happened once the war was finished.
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War in the United States, was the prosperous military revolt against Great Britain of Thirteen American Colonies which joined together as the United States of America in July 1776. Originally constrained to fighting in those colonies, after 1778 it additionally became a world war between Britain and France, Netherlands, Spain, and Mysore.
The cultural revolution is a strange period in Chinese history laced with intense struggle and anguish. The cultural revolution mobilized the all of society to compete for all opposing factions that they belonged to (Ong, 2016). Mao mobilized the young people of society during a background of political turmoil, which helped Mao to mobilize the students in order to enforce his political legitimacy and ideas (Ong, 2016). Mao’s charismatic authority created his personality cult and most defiantly leant a helping hand in mobilizing the red guard movement (Ong, 2016) (Weber, 1946) (Andreas, 2007). No matter which faction of the red guard they belonged to, they all mobilized against their common enemy; the better off, upper class. (Ong, 2016). Multiple ideologies within the youth led red guard movement explain why the movement gained momentum and became incredibly powerful (Walder, 2009).
The film delves into some of the difficult options leaders have to choose from in cases involving nuclear weapons. Nuclear conflicts are extraordinarily complex, with many potential unpredictable outcomes. After General Ripper directs his plane to bomb the enemy, he describes his thought process to one of his officers, “...when [the president’s advisors] realize there is no possibility in recalling the wing there will be only one course of action: open, total commitment”. Here, a “total commitment” consists of the U.S. supporting General Ripper’s plan by utilizing their full arsenal of nuclear weapons to attack Russia. General “Buck” Turgidson, one of the President’s top advisors, echoes this exact idea in the war room and proposes to the U.S. President a full commitment. This was a possible solution that could have neutralized all of Russia in one wave of nuclear missiles; however, this strategy is frowned upon and dismissed by the President as it would reflect poorly on the U.S.’ diplomatic reputation in the long-run.
The First and Second Red Scare of the United States paved the way for a long standing fear of communism and proved to be one of America’s largest periods of mass hysteria. Throughout the years authors and analysts have studied and formed expository albeit argumentative books and articles in an attempt to further understand this period of time; the mindset held during this period however is shown to be completely different compared to now.
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Saving Private Ryan is a movie that generates strong responses from most people that see it. While interviewing four individuals and reading three movie reviews, I found that each of my subjects would recommend it, not one of the individuals interviewed felt the violence was senseless, and all of them left the movie with a strong emotional response of some kind. It appears that Saving Private Ryan is the kind of movie to which many can relate.
“Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy-Mao Zedong.” During the 20th century the United States evolved into a superpower. The United States promised to defend freedom at home throughout the world by spreading democracy. The United States evolved into the promoter and defender of freedom at home and throughout the world in 20th century by fighting for world’s freedom, fighting for equality and fighting against communism.
The McCarthy era, which generally spanned from 1947 to 1957, brought to the forefront of American politics the question of civil rights. At issue were controversies about both First Amendment rights to assembly and free speech and Fifth Amendment rights to due process and freedom from self-incrimination. Anti-Communist actions often involved restrictions on these rights, and heading the anti-Communist movement was the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). This committee, which consisted of government officials from Congress, was formed to investigate the threat of Communism in America. In doing so, the committee brought in witnesses, usually individuals thought to have, or to have had, Communist
The Cold War propelled the United States of America into a seat of previously unattained power in the world . American citizens spearheaded the push toward advancement in their search for the epitome of happiness: the “American Dream”. Post-war paranoia was driven by the supposed threat of the spread of communism, which Americans feared could interfere with the freedoms and liberties the founding fathers fought to achieve. This paranoia eventually controlled the thoughts and actions of citizens everywhere. The Second Red Scare spread across America like a virus, leaving a trail of dread and despair in its wake. The fear of the growing communist regime, a lack of trust between citizens and the government, and a zealous streak of American pride drove the U.S. toward internal conflict and potential devastation.
The Revolutionary War started on April 19, 1775 at Lexington and Concord. America was very much unprepared with no central government or army. The congress stepped up as the government and began to organize an army. The Revolutionary War did not end until September 3, 1783 with the signing of the final peace treaty between America and Great Britain. The victory in the Revolution War led to the birth of a new independent nation.
The October revolution is established to be a social revolution that was enacted through the leadership of Vladimir Lenin. It has evidently proven to be a voluntarist revolution through the methods used to gain power. In this essay, the following will be looked upon, first, the comparative aspect and critical analysis of structural theory, and how it does not fit the components of the October revolution. The essay will look at both the voluntarist and structural theory, however, it will emphasize the importance and relevance of the voluntarist perspective. Second, the essay will focus on the argument proving that the October revolution is voluntarist. The October revolution demonstrates a voluntarist structure through the leadership of Lenin
While in the jacuzzi, something on the television screen captures Charlie Wilson’s attention. A news reporter is interviewing an army soldier who is fighting for Afghanistan. He explains that they are in war with the Soviet Union and that the US government is doing the bare minimum to help them out with weapons and items needed to protect themselves from the Russian air raids. This lack of assistance from government creates a greater chance of Soviet takeover because the guns
The first steps in war are the steps of overcoming the line of comfort by solving the self-centered beliefs that will break you in a battlefront. Once overcoming those selfish traits and believe in yourself, that is when one flourish on the battle field. Henry Fleming's urge for war was short lived when he was put on the frontline. Henry Fleming was a fearful, coward, who always gained self-control and self-comfort by
“The Cold War became a dominant influence on many aspects of American society for much of the second half of the twentieth century. It escalated due to antagonist values between the United States, representing capitalism and democracy, and the Soviet Union, representing communism and authoritarianism” (Tradshad, par. 1). This long lasting war had a lot of negative effects on the American people, but also helped many in a positive way of becoming free citizens. Although most people had feelings of hatred toward the Soviet Union, a sense of fear swept over the United States and many actions had to be taken to keep the enemy and their influences out. 4 done.