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…that are not commonly used today. "Catcher in the Rye", and "About a Boy" would both be considered modern novels, set in the 20th century. "Catcher in the Rye" takes place in the 1960s, after World War 2, and before the Vietnam War. Holden Caulfield tells his story from…

…of materialistic societies. It is also the reason why some Buddhist countries, such as Bhutan and Vietnam, are so poor. In addition to this, reincarnation is again, another belief that heavily influences those who are Buddhist. Reincarnation is one of the beliefs…

…in an effort to keep the information secret. However, in June 1971, The New York Times began publishing The Pentagon Papers. The Pentagon Papers where photocopied documents containing secret information on the United States involvement in the Vietnam War…

…around $40 billion a year propping up communist governments across the world in countries such as Cuba, Vietnam, Afghanistan and even countries in Eastern Europe. East Germany was almost completely dependent on the aid given by the Soviets. In addition…

…, the sixties, Vietnam and the NEA. While Croce saw Jones' work as an attempt to gain pity, in her defense she could not critique his work because she felt the critic has three options when it comes to doing a critique: to see and review; to not see; or to see…

…by the American government to fight in Vietnam. Many people came to love Ali for this reason. He wasn't scared to go against the government. This was not something that was happening everyday. Not a lot of people went against the government. Many people…

…to that. McNamara, in this film, through his interview gives the audience an inside perspective to the logic (?) that lies behind firebombing of 100,000 Japanese civilians in Tokyo, the justifications for the Cuban missile crisis and the need for the Vietnam War. His…

…, the well-run business she created with her own two hands, she decided to go to the United States to begin a new life. The risks and the sightless long journey ahead would shape the way everyone viewed her. <Tab/>She was born in Can Tho, Vietnam…

…to rehabilitate the slums and provide housing. King's timing was superb. Students, professors, intellectuals, clergymen and reformers rushed into the movement. Then, King turned his attention to the household issue that he felt was directly related to the Vietnam…

…, residents of D.C. pay over a billion dollars annually to the federal treasury, more total federal taxes than 9 states, district residents have fought and died in every war since the War for Independence, and during Vietnam, D.C. had more casualties than 10 states…