...Women’s Role in Vietnam War: An Annotated Bibliography Thesis: Women played a very significant role during the Vietnam War in the 1950’s and 60’s. Their active voluntary involvement which included mainly nursing was a big help for the United States soldiers as they aided South Vietnam during the war. Source 1: Elshtain, Bethke, Jean. Women and War. New York; Basic Books, Inc., Publishers. 1987. Women who were voluntary nurses during the Vietnam War cared for the soldiers physically but also mentally. Often some soldiers late at night would come to the nurses and talk to them about their families at home or their significant other. These talks would help get the soldiers mind off the war and help them relax as they were stressing over the battles in Vietnam. Sometimes soldiers would ask nurses to even marry them so that they could die as marry men. This relationship between nurses and the soldiers was not perceived well by other people at the time. Many nurses were called “sluts” because of their late night visits with the soldiers. After the war nurses were viewed negatively by the public. It wasn’t until years later where women where seen as heroes during the Vietnam War. In this source of information it tells you more about the personal relationships the nurses had with the soldiers and how they helped the men cope mentally. This is also a pretty reliable source because it states real life situations and relationships that actually happened during the Vietnam War. This information...
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...1960's Diary Entry Aaron Cobb His-135 April 21st, 2013 Joseph Woodard 1960's Diary Entry Diary Entry #1 Today we have lost a legacy. Malcolm X was one of the greatest and most influential African Americans the world has ever known. He did so much to make us feel connected with our African American heritage. He would say the things we were thinking but were too afraid to say ourselves. He taught us to stand up for ourselves and our rights as black men. Who knew that a troubled young boy would become a powerful and educated leader? As a young trouble maker doing prison time, it was during his ten years in prison that he educated himself as well as introducing himself to the Nation of Islam teachings. After serving a couple of prison stints he even became a minister of numerous temples in Boston, Philadelphia and New York. He also started a newspaper titled “Muhammad Speaks” which touched on controversial views about his idea that blacks were superior. He became second in command to Elijah Muhammad but they butted heads and ended up going their own ways. Elijah stuck to his ideas of Nation of Islam, while Malcolm X focused on what true Islam taught. He felt that the Civil Rights Movement had the blacks begging the whites for freedom, and he was not a fan of begging. He instead advocated black power and black consciousness even if it resulted in violence. He had several famous speeches, including “Black Man’s History”, “The Black Revolution”, and “God’s Judgment...
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...1960's Diary Entries Witness to the assassination of Malcolm X HIS 135 Dear Diary, I am one of many to witness the assassination of Malcolm X. On February 21, 1965 today we have lost a legacy. Malcolm X was a strong speaker, and was moved by many African Americans. He did so much to make us feel connected with our African American heritage. He would say the words that we would think but were scared to say. Malcolm X lost his life by the Nation of Islam; everyone is surrounded by questions of this fearless man’s death. The files The Files of Malcolm X, reveals The Smoking Guns in the FBI reports, which was dated for February 22, 1965, the files declares that Malcolm X had 10 gun shots penetrating to the chest, his thigh and ankle, also there were 4 bullets pleats into his chest and thigh. When his autopsy was done, they found 1 gun being noticed as a millimeter slug, 1 - 45 caliber slugs, with numerous shotgun shots, that were all around and about in his body, torn through the heart of Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska. When Malcolm was in prison, he got religious, he wanted to change his criminal past, and became a member in the Nation of Islam. After Malcolm was released he started to preach on street corners. I have to say that Malcolm X was a very brave young man and stand up type of guy that did a lot to make blacks feel more connected to African American heritage. He stood up for African Americans and spoke out words and things that they were too afraid...
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...century which included World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. As time progressed, the roles that African-American held within the military grew. Starting with WWI, African-Americans served in non-combat segregated positions (Jones, 1). It is also worth noting that these soldiers were barred from receiving medals of honor. The military in Langston Hughes’s “The Colored Soldier” he explains how his brother fought in war and put his life on the line for a country that treated him inferior by not being granted equal rights. They were subjected to the denial of economic equality, no quality education, and segregation. When these black soldiers returned from WWI they were met hatred instead of appreciation for their fighting. At the beginning of WWII, the roles that African-Americans held started to change, slightly. With the inception of the Tuskegee Airmen, the invitation of African-American Nurses to join the WAC, and how commissioned officers started in the Army and Navy (Jones, 2). During the Korean War, the military was more integrated than it had been during the previous wars (Jones, 2). In 1965, during the start of the Vietnam eleven percent of the US population was African-American and ten percent was African-American serving in the Vietnam War (Jones, 3). By this time the military was integrated. Overall, as each war that the US fought started with WWI and ending with the Vietnam War in African-American servicemen were granted more and more rights...
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...During the course of my daily schedule as a registered nurse certified diabetes educator (RNCDE), I provide education for patients of varied racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Throughout the past 12 years the success or failure of patients understanding lies in my ability to communicate effectively. Certain barriers such as language, diet and health care beliefs are foremost in my mind when providing education. A recent patient provided a reminder to consider the diverse backgrounds of my patients. My patient, from Vietnam presented to the office for follow up diabetes education and assessment of treatment for hypertension. During appointments her sister-in-law serves as translator, however the patient does speak and understand limited English. After allowing the patient to rest for 15 minutes in the exam room her blood pressure was found to be 200/120. Further inquiry revealed she had not taken her blood pressure medications for three weeks, as she had ran out and could not navigate the pharmacy refills system, either by phone call or automation program. Additionally, she did not want to further burden her family asking for assistance in the refill process. Consequently, the patient suffered a shower emboli some four to five days prior to appointment, she presented with mild weakness of the right hand and complaints of...
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...The use of of napalm in the period of the now infamous Vietnam War is prolific, to say the least. Napalm has now permeated the cultural form so much the sole fact that it is mentioned still raises heads today. Because of the adamant use of napalm as a weapon of mass destruction wiping out entire kilometers of houses, plant life, and really just wiping out entire villages and small cities among the heat dreaded jungles of Vietnam, were under great leaves the Vietnameses would hide to surprise the American soldier who came to slap the communist hand away from the rest of the major part of Capitalist Asia, of course America did not do this out of pure will and generosity, the white man had his hands dipped deep into the mud of Vietnam , mud in...
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...UOPX NUR471 | Homeless Veterans | A Vulnerable Population | | Tina Sampers | 4/29/12 | Description of the selected population The assumption that all veterans receive free health care and supported by the United States government is a sad misconception and unrealistic dream. Homeless veterans by definition are a group of individuals who have served in the United States military and do not have shelter, or home at night. The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act offers a detailed definition of homeless to include no shelter as defined as nights spent in a car, abandoned building or on the streets, in a homeless shelter, transitional housing, or with family members or friends without paying rent (O'Toole, 2010). Vulnerable population risk factors Homeless veterans are a vulnerable population group by definition, because they are a subgroup of the population more likely to develop health problems or have worse problems from health problems due to exposures to risks not experienced by the rest of the population (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008, p. 712). According to the Veterans Affairs (VA), an estimated 194,000 veterans nationwide were homeless on any given night during the fiscal year 2005 (GAO, 2006, p.2). The VA admits it is difficult to obtain accurate numbers and fear the actual numbers are much higher (GAO, 2006, p.2). Researchers completed numerous studies to differentiate the health problems associated with homeless veterans compared...
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...The man’s uniform was stanch white and featured logos showing ranking and a name tag with his last name Matlovich. Bold and black letters cover most of his uniform, contrasting the white, showing a quote by this member of the military, “I Am a Homosexual”. The man depicted was Leonard Matlovich who was suing the government for discharging him based on his sexuality (Shilts 2005). Matlovich served for 12 years in the military, volunteering at the age of 19. He served in Vietnam and stepped on a mine suffering severe injuries. When the military found out he was a homosexual they offered to let him sign a document pledging to never practice homosexuality. He denied the offer, was honorably discharged, and lost all of his retirement benefits. He successfully sued and when the court demanded that the military supply a valid reason that he was discharged the military could not answer. He won $160,000, his back-pay, future pay, and retirement (Shilts...
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...volunteer to become a part of the medical field to help with the increasing need during World War II. The WAC or Women’s Army Corps was a positive step towards allowing women into the military. These women were only allowed to serve in a few roles in the medical field but became essential to reducing the insufficient amount of personnel available. Medical training for all personnel had moved to Fort Sam Houston by 1946, except for the line medic. The Korean Conflict was more of a mental challenge for medics. While their main mission was caring, and treating the wounded and sick, it was often their job to handle those that had died in combat. Those medics were untrained and unprepared to deal with the significant loss of life. When Vietnam approached, there was a major advance in the ability to get patients to hospitals faster and possibly safer as well. The flight medic played a crucial role in the expedition of casualties off the battlefield. However, most of these flight medics had no experience and required on the job training. 4. Explain the advancement of training for the "Hospital Steward" (Medical NCO) throughout its history. Before 1780, there was no real training required for the Hospital Steward. However, between 1780 and 1808, the basic requirements stated that stewards have a basic understanding of mathematics, chemistry, pharmacy, and must be able to read and write. In 1808, however, Dr. Edward Cutbush set guidelines of what a steward should be; he should...
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...[pic] FIRST ARMY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REPRESENTATIVE COURSE STUDENT GUIDE TO CULTURAL AWARENESS INDEX LESSON TITLE PAGE 1 Philosophical Aspects of Culture SG- 3 C1 Native American Experience SG- 4 C2 White American Experience SG- 23 C3 Arab American Experience SG- 43 C4 Hispanic American Experience SG- 53 C5 Black American Experience SG- 76 C6 Asian American Experience SG-109 C7 Jewish American Experience SG-126 C8 Women in the Military SG-150 C9 Extremist Organizations/Gangs SG-167 STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BEING FAMILIARIZED WITH ALL CLASS MATERIAL PRIOR TO CLASS. INFORMATION PAPER ON THE PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECTS OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCE Developed by Edwin J. Nichols, Ph.D. |Ethnic Groups/ |Axiology |Epistemology |Logic |Process | |World Views | | | | | |European |Member-Object |Cognitive |Dichotomous |Technology | |Euro-American |The highest value lies in the object |One knows through counting |Either/Or...
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...This paper will identify major historical turning points during War World II and through the 1970’s while analyzing the impact the war had on America’s current society, economy, politics and culture. I will also discuss why America in the late 1930’s wanted to stay out of the European conflict that became WWII, which is one of the greatest debates of all time. We examine the important role that women played in winning the war and what outcomes came from their hard work that impacted women today. Many civil rights movements developed during this time also, and we discuss many breakthroughs that moved African Americans forward because of the war. I will describe ways in which the Vietnam War brought political awareness to a new generation of young Americans and to conclude I talk about President’s Johnson’s “Great Society” agenda that are still in place today that we benefit from if it had not been for the war. All these things are what make WWII known for the Greatest War of all time even after World War I. The war prompted a tremendous mobilization of American resources, at a level unseen since the Civil War. Long-quiet industries were revitalized, the agricultural sector started to grow again, and the American economy ramped up from that of the low production of the Great Depression years to the most powerful economy in the world. The economy showed the most remarkable improvement. World War II initiated the most significant federal management of the economy in American History...
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...The American Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars in American History, it marked one of the most permanent changes in US history. The war began on April 12, 1861 and ended on April 18, 1865, lasting a little over four years. It was fought between the Northern states, Union states, and the Southern states, Confederate states. It all started because of some differences between the states, such as; the idea of slavery, state rights, tariffs, and trade. The war began when Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay, South Carolina, which was being controlled by the Union. There were approximately six thousand battles and engagements fought during the war. The bloodiest battle during the Civil War was Gettysburg, with 51,000 casualties. There were not even half as many casualties in Shiloh, which had almost twenty-four thousand casualties. Vicksburg had the least amount of casualties, with almost twenty thousand casualties. Southern states started to secede from the Union even before the war. There were a total of eleven states that seceded, those states were; South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and lastly Tennessee. Though these states didn’t secede at the same time, it was still a big deal because at the time secession wasn’t legal, but it also hadn’t been ruled illegal yet. It was ruled illegal after the war. Many families and their...
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...Veteran’s Administration Scandal and Business Ethics Case Study August 19, 2014 Abstract This paper will discuss how the Veteran’s Administration first started and how it has evolved over the years to become the entity it is today, serving our nations veterans. I will also discuss how the Veteran’s Administration has been plagued with many scandals throughout its existence, from when it was known as the Veterans Bureau during the early 1920’s and also the many issues that the Veterans Administration has dealt with over the years to include those that were involved and their official capacity in wrong doings. This paper will look at how the Veterans administration has tried to make changes to support the increased number of Veterans after many of our past wars and some of the difficulties veterans from the Vietnam War have faced to receive care and benefits that were exposed to Agent Orange. I will also looked at the many problems veterans have faced over the years to include most recent allegation that the VA has gone through since the earlier part of this year and the changes that has taken place to correct the problem. According to an article written by CNN, during the end of the Revolutionary War Congress was supposed to pay those veterans that were disabled during the war, but the service members individual states were left up to the task, leaving only a few thousand to receive any type of payment pay. Congress establishes the Veterans Bureau which...
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...instance, a soldier's pain at that time was often seen as a symptom of homesickness. In spite of the efforts of Charcot, Janet, and Freud, who described the psychogenic origin of symptoms as a response to psychological trauma (Lasiuk & Hegadoren, 2006), World War II military recruits were screened in attempt to identify those "who were afflicted with moral weakness," which would prevent them from entering military service. Sharease was discharged from the army after being seen as unstable. Sharease is a victim of military sexual trauma (MST), which is defined by Title 38 U.S Code 1720D as "psychological trauma resulting from a physical assault of a sexual nature, battery of a sexual nature, or harassment which occurred while the Veteran was serving on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training." Sexual harassment is defined as "repeated, unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature which is threatening in character." Sharease shared with Patty that guys in the army would hassle her and made crude jokes about her being more into woman than men. One night, they came into her room and assaulted her a number of times which led to her suicidal attempts. Sharease shared the assault with her superior officer but he did nothing and allowed the verbal and emotional abuse. This is an issue because when looking at the history of trauma is seems that Sharease's superior officer saw her as weak and unstable, not as a victim of a brutal assault. In this case,...
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...the 1990’s. However, attitudes have changed and evolved over the years making homosexuality in general less of a stigma and more of an acceptable lifestyle that some people live. After much deliberation and research, the Department of Defense (DOD) has established its own set of rules and regulations, thus continuing the controversy and discrimination of homosexuality within its ranks and the redefining of its regulations. Beginning in 1916, the United States military began issuing an administrative discharge called a blue discharge. This discharge, also known as a “blue ticket,” was neither honorable nor dishonorable, but it “became the discharge of choice for commanders seeking to remove homosexual service members from the ranks…” (Serving, para. 1). The policy for discharging service members found to be homosexual or engaging in homosexual acts prior to these “blue tickets” was to court-martial them for sodomy, imprison them and subsequently dishonorably discharge them. When the United States began to mobilize troops in World War II, though, it was no longer practical to hold court-martials due to time constraints and troop movements, so commanders began administratively discharging service members in their place. “Several waves of reform addressing the issue of homosexuals in the military resulted, in 1944, in a policy directive that homosexuals were to be committed to military hospitals, examined by psychiatrists and discharged under Regulation 615-360, section 8” (Berube...
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