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The Czech-Egyptian Arms Deal Of 1955 : A Turning Point In Middle Eastern Cold War History., Thomas Michael Shaughnessy Skaggs
The Czech-Egyptian Arms Deal Of 1955 : A Turning Point In Middle Eastern Cold War History., Thomas Michael Shaughnessy Skaggs
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study focuses on the Czechoslovakian-Egyptian arms deal of 1955 and analyzes how it impacted Middle Eastern Cold War policy. Central to the issue is Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser’s approach to garnering Pan-Arab Nationalist support and his decision to approach the Soviet Bloc for weapons and economic aid. Supporting evidence came from several repositories, including the National Archives in College Park, Maryland, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library. In addition to primary sources, a thorough examination of the existing scholarship was conducted. In conclusion, the Czech-Egyptian arms deal, more than any other event, cemented Nasser's place as champion …
The Electoral Victory Of John Bell And The Constitutional Union In Kentucky, 1860., Samuel Thomas Whittaker
The Electoral Victory Of John Bell And The Constitutional Union In Kentucky, 1860., Samuel Thomas Whittaker
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
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James Wilson And Anglo-American Customary Constitutionalism., Sean Allen Southard
James Wilson And Anglo-American Customary Constitutionalism., Sean Allen Southard
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Goodnight Moonshine : The Lasting Effects Of Prohibition On The United States., John Slack
Goodnight Moonshine : The Lasting Effects Of Prohibition On The United States., John Slack
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
Alcohol constitutes an integral part of societies across the world. This pattern can be seen in the United States where conflicts over alcohol’s place in the country have permeated the social landscape since the beginning of the nation. From colonial times to the modern day, society has viewed alcohol as a deplorable vice, an enjoyable indulgence, a rite of passage, an inherent freedom, and the reason for many of society’s woes. To better understand alcohol’s role in United States history, one needs to examine a key event and public policy that dealt with alcohol: Prohibition. Spanning from 1920 to 1933, …