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The Levant: France’S Colonial Crucible, Michael Adelson Jul 2022

The Levant: France’S Colonial Crucible, Michael Adelson

French Summer Fellows

In the medieval era of religious and political tumult that culminated with the Crusades, (mostly) Roman Catholic Western European citizens from all walks of life committed themselves to conquer Jerusalem and wrest control of historically Christian lands from the Muslim polities that claimed the region. The historical Kingdom of France was a major contributor to the Crusades, and as such, the feudal realms established in the Levant in the wake of the First Crusade were dominated by former French crusaders and citizenry. The geographic boundaries and demography of these Crusader States are reminiscent of French hegemony in the Middle East …

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Peace, Love, And Politics: How Woodstock Of 1969 Epitomized The Relationship Between Social Movements And Music, Jacklynn Ramsey Jul 2019

Peace, Love, And Politics: How Woodstock Of 1969 Epitomized The Relationship Between Social Movements And Music, Jacklynn Ramsey

Politics Summer Fellows

This research analyzes the role that music plays in social movements in the United States, focusing on Woodstock of 1969 as a pivotal moment. By examining the 1969 Woodstock through an academic lens, I illustrate the intrinsic relationship that exists between music and politics, specifically through social movements. First, I explore the relationship that music and politics have had historically and extrapolate why they are interconnected. Then, I dissect two different movements, paralleling them from their roots to present day, analyzing the integral role that music has had in them. Those movements include the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives …

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Oral Argument Tactics On The Supreme Court Bench: A Comparative Analysis Of Verbal Tools Used By Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, And Gorsuch, Corinne Cichowicz Apr 2019

Oral Argument Tactics On The Supreme Court Bench: A Comparative Analysis Of Verbal Tools Used By Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, And Gorsuch, Corinne Cichowicz

Politics Honors Papers

Oral argument scholars like Adam Feldman have categorized the Supreme Court justices’ behavior during oral argument using the approach-based method, labeling each as one-sided, even-handed, or restrained. This approach is too narrowly constructed. Scholars sometimes categorize justices in terms of the tools they use, which include questions, hypotheticals, declarations, interruptions, tone of voice, and silence (Feldman 2018a). Neither of these methods alone produce a nuanced analysis of each justice’s actions during an individual case or across a Term. As the Court’s composition and dynamics are continuously changing, scholarship on oral argument needs to adapt to …

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Nick Martin's Communism, Dylan Bagley, Matthew Kenwood Apr 2019

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.

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Communism, Post-Communism, Sport, And Patriotism In 1980s-1990s Hungary, Sarah Johns, Morgana Olbrich Apr 2019

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.

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How Politics Can Shape Sports And The Athletes Who Perform: A Case Study Of Hungarian Gymnastics During The Cold War, Julia Adams, Corinne Cichowicz Apr 2019

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 …

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Inclusivity In Higher Education Core Curricula: Cultivating Justice In The Classroom, Joanna Timmerman Apr 2019

Inclusivity In Higher Education Core Curricula: Cultivating Justice In The Classroom, Joanna Timmerman

CIE Essay Writing Contest

No abstract provided.

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The Rise Of Political Factions In The United States: 1789–1795, William Wehrs Jul 2018

The Rise Of Political Factions In The United States: 1789–1795, William Wehrs

History Summer Fellows

Organized factions were something that did not arise with the creation of the United States. Rather, they slowly emerged during George Washington’s presidency. Initially, the Founding Fathers were highly resistant to the idea. There was resistance to political parties partly because of their association with the perceived dysfunctionality of England, and also because major influential thinkers like John Trenchard or David Hume were strongly against them. Soon, however, conflicts began to emerge. These stemmed from the conflicting views the Founding Fathers had on human nature. While Hamilton and Adams were both highly dubious about the trustworthiness of the common people, …

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One Man's Reaction To Nato Expansion, Jamie M. Putnam Apr 2016

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.

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Oneida Burial Ordinance Draft, 1989, Oneida Tribe Of Indians Of Wisconsin Jan 1989

Oneida Burial Ordinance Draft, 1989, Oneida Tribe Of Indians Of Wisconsin

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This two-page typed document is a draft of an Oneida Burial Ordinance adopted by the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin on May 19, 1989. It outlines rules to govern the burial of Oneida Indians on the Oneida Indian Reservation. This document calls for the creation of a Tribal Cemetery and a Cemetery Board, noting that non-Oneida spouses and children may be buried in the same cemetery. Notes for improvement of the ordinance are included at the top of the draft.

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American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Program, American Indian Movement, Clyde H. Bellecourt Sep 1988

American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Program, American Indian Movement, Clyde H. Bellecourt

American Indian Movement and Activism

This eight-page typed document is the program for the American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference, which took place from September 1st to September 6th, 1988, in Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota. It contains a schedule of events for sessions held each day, a proclamation from the Governor of Minnesota, commentary on the history of the Movement and a note about the Dakota people held in an internment camp at Fort Snelling in 1862-1863.

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American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Agenda, American Indian Movement Sep 1988

American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference Reunion Agenda, American Indian Movement

American Indian Movement and Activism

This six-page typed document is an agenda for the American Indian Movement 20th Anniversary Conference, which took place from September 1st to September 6th, 1988, in Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota. It details the ceremonies, entertainment, reports and speakers for each day and notes topics of concern including health, education, treaty rights and international solidarity. The last page of the document is a conference registration form.

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American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week Proclamation, Peter Macdonald Sr. Sep 1988

American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week Proclamation, Peter Macdonald Sr.

American Indian Movement and Activism

This one-page typed document is a proclamation from the Navajo Nation declaring that September 4-10, 1988, will be known as "American Indian Movement Self-Determination Week." It discusses how, before 1968 and the establishment of the American Indian Movement, matters regarding Indian education, housing, health, civil rights, and treaty rights were ignored. It lists various programs developed to aid Indian self-determination and mentions the twentieth-anniversary gathering to be held in Minneapolis. The proclamation is signed by Peter MacDonald Sr., Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council.

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What Is The American Indian Movement?, Birgil Kills Straight, Richard Lacourse Sep 1988

What Is The American Indian Movement?, Birgil Kills Straight, Richard Lacourse

American Indian Movement and Activism

This one-page typed document is a speech given at the 20th Anniversary Conference-Reunion of the American Indian Movement held from September 1-6, 1988. The speech, given by Birgil Kills Straight of the Oglala Lakota Nation, describes how AIM formed to stand up for those without power or rights to establish Indian sovereignty. It also discusses the spiritual aspects of AIM and states that its members belong to a rebirth of the Warriors Class in this century.

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In The Spirit Of Smohalla: The 12th International Indian Treaty Conference At Celilo Village, Oregon, International Indian Treaty Council Jun 1988

In The Spirit Of Smohalla: The 12th International Indian Treaty Conference At Celilo Village, Oregon, International Indian Treaty Council

American Indian Movement and Activism

This two-page information pamphlet advertises the 12th International Indian Treaty Conference held June 21-26, 1988, at Celilo Village in Oregon. The conference covers topics such as treaty rights, political prisoners, water and fishing rights, self-government and environmental resources. The pamphlet includes information about the prophet Smohalla, damage to the Columbia River and Celilo Falls, and the imprisonment of salmon fishermen.

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Reburial Committee Schedule And Fact Sheet For Ancestor Days, May 26, 1988, Reburial Committee May 1988

Reburial Committee Schedule And Fact Sheet For Ancestor Days, May 26, 1988, Reburial Committee

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This four-page typed document from the Reburial Committee provides a schedule for Ancestor Days, held May 26th to May 30th, 1988. It includes a photograph of an aerial view of the Slack Farm site of Indian grave looting as well as a list of quotations describing the scale of vandalism at the site. A fact sheet provides information about the destruction and recent legislation related to grave desecration.

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Uniontown Reburial Benefit Flyer, American Indian Institute Apr 1988

Uniontown Reburial Benefit Flyer, American Indian Institute

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This flyer advertises a benefit event to be held on April 18, 1988 to assist Native American Elders in participating in reburial efforts at Uniontown, Kentucky. The event is sponsored by American Indian Institute, a non-profit organization.

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Letter From Tomah To John Thomas, April 15, 1988, Tomah Apr 1988

Letter From Tomah To John Thomas, April 15, 1988, Tomah

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This single-page typed letter from Tomah to John Thomas was sent on April 15, 1988. Tomah states that he would like to participate in the Kentucky reburial efforts, offering whatever help he is able to provide. He also notes his involvement with a newsletter that helps tribal people reconnect with their heritage.

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Letter From Alice Lambert To The Reburial Committee, April 1, 1988, Alice Lambert Apr 1988

Letter From Alice Lambert To The Reburial Committee, April 1, 1988, Alice Lambert

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This two-page handwritten letter from Alice Lambert to the Reburial Committee was sent on April 1, 1988. Lambert asks for information related to the Ancestors Days Reburial ceremony so she can create publicity for the event. She mentions other events including a benefit in Louisville and a gathering at Northern Kentucky University.

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Letter From A. Zaile Thorla To John Thomas, March 26, 1988, A. Zaile Thorla Mar 1988

Letter From A. Zaile Thorla To John Thomas, March 26, 1988, A. Zaile Thorla

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This handwritten letter from A. Zaile Thorla to John Thomas was sent on March 26, 1988. Thorla recounts attending a presentation by Thomas at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He offers a donation to assist with the reburial efforts in Uniontown, Kentucky and requests a copy of a poem spoken by Thomas at the event.

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Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To John Thomas, March 25, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear Mar 1988

Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To John Thomas, March 25, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This handwritten letter from Oowah Nah Chasing Bear to John Thomas and Native Americans Against Desecration was sent on March 25, 1988. Chasing Bear offers her support for the grave desecration issue and seeks information about Dennis Banks and Kamook.

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Indian Reburial Benefit Concert Flyer, Reburial Committee Mar 1988

Indian Reburial Benefit Concert Flyer, Reburial Committee

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This printed flyer advertises events to raise money for the Indian reburial in Uniontown, Kentucky on March 12, 1988, including two concerts and a pancake breakfast. The flyer notes Dennis Banks, Max Gail, Floyd Westerman and Carson Lowery as featured guests at the events.

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Letter From Max Gail To The Reburial Committee, March 10, 1988, Max Gail Mar 1988

Letter From Max Gail To The Reburial Committee, March 10, 1988, Max Gail

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This two-page typed copy of a letter from Max Gail was sent to the Reburial Committee on March 10, 1988. Gail expresses regret that he is unable to travel to Kentucky to provide support to reburial efforts following the mass desecration of Indian graves in the state. He encourages people to embrace fundamental human respect and decency to raise consciousness of Indian affairs.

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Letter From David A. Jenkins To The Indian Reburial Committee, March 8, 1988, David A. Jenkins Mar 1988

Letter From David A. Jenkins To The Indian Reburial Committee, March 8, 1988, David A. Jenkins

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This one-page typed letter from the President of the Evansville Chamber of Commerce was sent to the Indian Reburial Committee on March 8, 1988. David A. Jenkins offers the use of the Chamber of Commerce as a communications hub for the Reburial Committee in response to the desecration of graves in Union Town, Kentucky.

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Letter From Julie Zimmer To John And Faye Thomas, March 5, 1988, Julie Zimmer Mar 1988

Letter From Julie Zimmer To John And Faye Thomas, March 5, 1988, Julie Zimmer

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This three-page handwritten letter from Julie Zimmer to John and Faye Thomas was sent on March 5, 1988. Zimmer writes about arranging speaking engagements for Dennis Banks to benefit the Reburial ceremonies. She also inquires about the possibility of doing radio or television spots to raise awareness and mentions various musicians who might be interested in doing a benefit concert.

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Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To John Thomas, March 1, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear Mar 1988

Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To John Thomas, March 1, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This two-page handwritten letter to John Thomas from Oowah Nah Chasing Bear was sent on March 1, 1988. Chasing Bear tells of her frustration with the Indian Council's refusal to engage with politics surrounding the mass desecration of Indian graves. She also speaks about the treatment of indigenous people in prisons and seeks advice regarding advocating for those in prison.

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Letter From Vi Simpson To Julie Zimmer, February 22, 1988, Vi Simpson Feb 1988

Letter From Vi Simpson To Julie Zimmer, February 22, 1988, Vi Simpson

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This typed letter from Senator Vi Simpson to Julie Zimmer was sent on February 22, 1988. Senator Simpson thanks Zimmer for contacting her regarding Senate Bill 334, which pertains to legislation on the issue of grave desecration.

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Letter From Frank Mccloskey To Morris K. Udall, February 18, 1988, Frank Mccloskey Feb 1988

Letter From Frank Mccloskey To Morris K. Udall, February 18, 1988, Frank Mccloskey

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This one-page typed letter from Representative Frank McCloskey to Morris K. Udall, Chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, was sent on February 18, 1988. McCloskey writes about arrests related to the desecration of approximately one thousand Indian graves in Union County, Kentucky. He feels Congress should take action to prevent further incidents and provides news materials for Udall to review.

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Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To American Indians Against Desecration, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear Feb 1988

Letter From Oowah Nah Chasing Bear To American Indians Against Desecration, 1988, Oowah Nah Chasing Bear

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This handwritten letter from Oowah Nah Chasing Bear to American Indians Against Desecration was sent on February 18, 1988. Chasing Bear discusses a number of topics, including a benefit to raise money to support Elders at the Pine Ridge Reservation. She expresses concern with legislation regarding Indian grave desecrations and notes items in the press related to museums and archeologists on this topic.

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Letter Of Agreement Regarding Vandalism At The Slack Farm Site, February 4, 1988, David L. Morgan Feb 1988

Letter Of Agreement Regarding Vandalism At The Slack Farm Site, February 4, 1988, David L. Morgan

Graves Protection and Repatriation

This two-page typed letter of agreement between the Kentucky Heritage Council, the State Medical Examiners Office, Oklahoma Shawnee representative, archeologists and the University of Kentucky outlines processes and procedures to be followed concerning the desecrated Indian graves at the Slack Farm site in Union County, Kentucky. Clauses within the agreement detail how the site will be documented and what will happen to recovered human remains and cultural materials.

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