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Nick Martin's Communism, Dylan Bagley, Matthew Kenwood
Nick Martin's Communism, Dylan Bagley, Matthew Kenwood
Cold War Lives
This project examines the life and career of Hungarian-born athlete Nick Martin. It explores the opportunities available to Martin via his success as an Olympic athlete.
Communism, Post-Communism, Sport, And Patriotism In 1980s-1990s Hungary, Sarah Johns, Morgana Olbrich
Communism, Post-Communism, Sport, And Patriotism In 1980s-1990s Hungary, Sarah Johns, Morgana Olbrich
Cold War Lives
We will argue that Communism left long lasting effects on the ways in which patriotism was perceived and executed through labor. Specifically we will look into the ways in which laborers, namely athletes, both intentionally and unintentionally used their work to gain privileges.
How Politics Can Shape Sports And The Athletes Who Perform: A Case Study Of Hungarian Gymnastics During The Cold War, Julia Adams, Corinne Cichowicz
How Politics Can Shape Sports And The Athletes Who Perform: A Case Study Of Hungarian Gymnastics During The Cold War, Julia Adams, Corinne Cichowicz
Cold War Lives
The purpose of the project is to juxtapose how politics and government structure shape the world of sports, as well as the progress of individual sports, with the isolation of athletes from the political realities of their respective nations. We assert that contemporary politics is directly reflected in the sports community through the way athletes interact and the ways other nations perceive athletes’ treatment. We argue that around the Hungarian Revolution, Eastern countries like Hungary attempted to perform their strength by giving privileges that allowed athletes to excel while western nations like the United States focused on fostering their savior …
One Man's Reaction To Nato Expansion, Jamie M. Putnam
One Man's Reaction To Nato Expansion, Jamie M. Putnam
International Relations Honors Papers
Using the policy of NATO expansion and the events of the Ukraine crisis, this paper examines President Vladimir Putin’s impact on Russian foreign policy and analyzes the extent to which his personality and personal interests have shaped Russia’s actions. In doing so, it seems that Russia as an actor on the international stage cannot be understood without considering Putin’s role in creating what Russia is today.
“A Battle For Hearts And Minds”: U.S. Public Diplomacy In The Cold War Middle East, Christopher M. Goss
“A Battle For Hearts And Minds”: U.S. Public Diplomacy In The Cold War Middle East, Christopher M. Goss
History Honors Papers
This paper analyzes the development of American public diplomacy in the Middle East region from 1945-1961. The purpose of the paper is to situate the public diplomacy effort within existing histories of the Middle East and Cold War propaganda and to analyze the methods used by the U. S. to shape foreign opinion. Analysis reveals that the U.S. felt the need to implement a foreign information program under President Truman, which was later expanded and corrected under Eisenhower, and included a switch from short-term objective seeking to long-term goodwill fostering. The methods were primarily focused on two target audiences: educated …
The Grizzly, February 17, 1989, Peggy Hermann, Kevin Murphy, Erika Rohrbach, Emma Forrest, Richard P. Richter, Steve Grim, Kathy Bowers, Keir Lewis, Lora L. Hart, Matt Weintraub, Matt Becker, Mary Sabol, Neil Schafer, Dorothy O'Malley, Coleen Casciano, Judd Woytek, Dennis Moir, Katherine Grim, Gabrielle Deboca
The Grizzly, February 17, 1989, Peggy Hermann, Kevin Murphy, Erika Rohrbach, Emma Forrest, Richard P. Richter, Steve Grim, Kathy Bowers, Keir Lewis, Lora L. Hart, Matt Weintraub, Matt Becker, Mary Sabol, Neil Schafer, Dorothy O'Malley, Coleen Casciano, Judd Woytek, Dennis Moir, Katherine Grim, Gabrielle Deboca
Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present
Malicious Arson Attempt Suspected In Fire • Board of Dirs. Calls for Big, but Beneficial Bucks • Letter: Let's Keep Campbell! • WVOU Far From FM Waves • Glastnost Russian Roulette? • Freeman Displays Her Patchwork • Grim: No Meal Like a Home Meal • Drug Awareness a Downer • Title in Sight • Wrestlers Cruising at Unprecedented 21-2 • 'Nasts O.K. • Intro. to Judaism Offered • Women's Indoor Crushes 'Em • Men's Track 'Sloshing' Along • Aquabears Paddlin' Well