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    climate. The National Endowment for the Arts is in trouble right now of being completely depleted of all its funding and power. In summary, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was enacted by Lyndon B. Johnson and congress as an independent federal agency. It supports and funds equal access to the arts in the United States. The National Endowment for the Arts was created in 1965 as a way for The United States to invest in culture. It is important to me to be part of the discussion of public

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    with the Bahama Negro Dancers in 1933 at the outdoor season of the Philharmonic Orchestra.      Along with dancing and choreographing, Tamiris also founded dance companies. In 1930, she helped organize the Dance Repertory Theatre, where other choreographers, such as Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and Charles Weidman, were joined together to create modern dance pieces. She served as the president of the company for the first two years of its existence. She also served as the

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    Although, they increased public work projects to tackle poverty and unemployment. This was a response to Hoovervilles populating most of the country after the stock market crash. President Hoover also proposed programs that resemble the programs in President Roosevelt’s New Deal. In 1931, President Hoover proposed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, a Home Loan Bank, a Public Works Administration, more aid to Federal Land Banks, and direct loans to state governments for spending

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    great theatre program, and a specialization in my favorite instrument, the bagpipes. The school thus placed itself at the forefront of my goals, and it a place I can be challenged and achieve in my desired field of study. My long term career goals are the same for each major I am applying to. I want to take part in the continuation of human space exploration. Nothing creates more genuine passion and excitement from me than the news of space exploration. Private corporations, increased federal spending

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    Era In 1933, President Roosevelt proposed New Deal legislation to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression through various public works programs and other federal initiatives. The many reforms of the New Deal were racked by intense criticism from their very beginnings. The New Deal was a catalyst in the surge of the federal government’s power. One year before the financial collapse on Wall Street, President Hoover said, “We in America today are nearer to the financial triumph over poverty

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    conservative. The New Deal was radical at its time, but from today’s point of view, it was still somewhat conservative. The New Deal was radical The New Deal was radical in that it greatly increased the power of the executive branch, greatly increased the federal budget, and started governmental interference of the economy. It gave FDR the power to regulate US banking system and business system. Its various programs directly provided help to the majority while creating a lot of jobs as well as housing for

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    Exploring radical political philosophy through music and theatre as well as evening discussions, she came to agree with many of the Communist Party's goals, such as fighting fascism and racism and supporting unions. When the workers in her union called a strike in 1935, she was one of four members of the strike

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    in the year 1935, this blueprint of American affluence included a series of more bellicose federal programs. The SECOND NEW DEAL led to the formation of the Works Progress Administration, which aimed at reducing unemployment by providing jobs. WPA projects were focused mainly on public welfare things including bridges, schools, highways and parks. The WPA also gave jobs to artists such as writers, theatre directors and musicians. The National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, created

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    Illinois with a population of 88,826 people. It is the 5th largest city along Lake Michigan’s west shoreline. Waukegan has been known as the “rustbelt” of Lake Michigan. This is due to its history of industry. Through the involvement of Local & Federal Agencies, Companies and the Community Waukegan has made strides in the last 30 years to clean up 3 Superfund Sites, setting a stage for the city to Revitalize and become the “French Rivera of the Midwest” like Mayor Robert Sabonjian had envisioned

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    Austria is a country from Europe continent geographically located at latitude and longitude of 48.1200° N, 16.2200° E, respectively. The country is bordered by the following nations; Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. It is rich with historical information and artifacts, serene places and features, traditions and activities that are unique in the area. It is commonly associated with summer tourists who visit the historic cities and villages

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