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experience in space it is clear that the 1969 and subsequent moon landing never occurred, and that it was an elaborate staging by the United States Government as a last resort to win the "space race" between the United States and the Soviet Union. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world 's first artificial satellite and fear grew of their ability to launch a nuclear strike on the United States from orbit (Kuplic, and Stephenson 1126). The Russians had a dominating lead on the United States

This culminated toward the abolishing of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) creating a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) where Gorbachev resigned; changing the Kremlin’s Soviet flag to the Russian flag, and the USSR officially ceasing to exist all within President Bushes term as the President. President Ronald Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981

After WWII, the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies engaged in a series of political, economic, military and technological competitions collectively known as the Cold War, which ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. One product of the Cold War, in particular, is of unique interest: the Space Race. Initially, the Space Race seemed to be extensions of U.S. and Soviet military programs; it then transformed into a technological and political competition

to the Leaders and people of West Germany. Reagan dressy attire, dignitaries seated on the stage, members of the audience holding their respective countries flag shows how formal the event was. During the course of Reagan address, he competently used many high-flown techniques to persuade Mr. Gorbachev who was the leader of the Soviet Union. President Reagan acknowledged the Berliners by acting as a messenger. He established a connection of past and present references making Berliners believe that

president Ronald Reagan. One of protesters, known as Gregory Lee Johnson, set an American flag on flames in order to express his opinions. The Texas law enforcement arrested him due to the fact he broke a state law which prohibits the burning of the American flag. Johnson appealed and escalated the case up to the federal Supreme Court. In 1989, The Supreme Court decided that the burning of the American flag was an act of one’s freedom of speech and that it was supported by the Constitution. They

the Soviet Union, Un-American Activities committee and McCarthyism. This changed America’s perception of society and politics. Communism is a social, economical and political ideology that the people are to be equal which meant no social classes. It also meant that “the people would own everything, and receive the same quality and quantity of possessions” (Sentinel). Communists living in the United States were awarded the epithet “Reds” due to their association with the red Soviet flag. The

War that would drive both the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first country to send a man in space. In 1961, The Soviets answer this challenge and claim victory by sending the first man into space. Yuri Gagarin would spend under two hours in space, but this victory by the Soviets could not be understated by the United States. America had again found itself loosing the space race. (Phys.org) The United States had answered both Soviet accomplishments with their own satellite launch after

items stored." Who were the parties involved in the Cold War? "The United States and the Soviet Union." Can you name any key events that we mainly associate with the Cold War? "The end of World War II when the United States and the Soviet Union were allies against Germany. After the war the Soviet Union wanted to expand its power and influence in Europe by destroying Germany and creating other Soviet states, the United States wanted to rebuild the country and turn it into a democracy. That's

House, before assassinating both the President and Vice-President...” (Document 7 caption) while showing chaos and crisis under communist rule. The cover of the book shows a frantic disarray of people screaming and a burning American flag, implying the damage Soviet Union will bring. The comic book sent a message to Americans that communism will bring horror, murder, and utter chaos to the US if allowed to spread and take over

mission, the very first moon landing. With millions of people watching, a United States astronaut was televised, setting foot on the moon for the very first time. Some people thought that the moon landing was faked by the U.S.’s desire to beat the union in the Space Race. But facts made by these theories were mere speculation. The moon landing was the only hope for improvement for the future to others. Even through all the wreckage in the world, the Space Race, the Cold war, even the Vietnam war