LAD #37: Brown vs. Board of Education

In Topeka, Kansas, a young lady named Linda Brown stood up for something probably no other black girl would have the courage to face in 1951. Brown wanted to enter a white school because her black school was farther away than the white school. Brown's father asked the NAACP to see if they would be able to assist their side of the argument. The white side argued that the black schools were still profitable by some as some became succeessful coming out of high school. Brown and the NAACP tried to argue that the term "seperate but equal" was not applicable to minorities. Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren wwas the perfect man for Brown as he soon came to the conclusion that Brown was right. The minority position is no place for the term "seperate but equal", thus it was deemed unconstitutional and Brown was given her one shining moment.

LAD #36: Truman Doctrine

On March 12, 1947, Harry Truman delivered one of many important doctrines based on being containing. The Truman Doctrine was delivered to help stop the spread of the many falling countries in Europe. Yugoslavia, Czechoslavakia, East Berlin, and many other European countries are being taken over by the communism of the Soviet Union. The Truman Doctrine related to the two countriesof Greece and Turkey. "Greece is today without funds to finance the importation of those goods which are essential to bare subsistence. Under these circumstances the people of Greece cannot make progress in solving their problems of reconstruction." This shows how Greece was in desperate need of surviving and not falling to the Communism of suffering. Also, Turkey was falling in their economics during this time period. The Truman Doctrine gave $400 million to the two countries in Europe. As a result of Turkey's happiness, Turkey allowed the Americans to establish a base in their country. This doctrine was a true success as it helped stop the Domino Theory during the Cold War Era.

LAD #35: FDR's Executive Order #9066

On February 19, 1942, FDR made the executive order #9066 which was a main way for Japanese Americans to be sent to deportation camps. In the order, FDR gives the Secretary of War and Military commanders the power to have the option of giving these people, food, water, and shelter. Also, he declares that the Secretary of War and Military Commanders to take whatever military actions necessary with the help of the Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies. Also, this document should not be changed in any way.

LAD #34: FDR's Declaration of War

Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered a declaration on December 8, 1941 to the world. On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan bombed Pearl Harbor as this is "a date that will live in infamy". FDR believes that the Empire of Japan has planned this attack for days or weeks because of the length of the trip. Also, on December 7th, Japan attacked Hong Kong, Guam, Phillipine Islands, and Wake Island. Also, the morning of December 8th, Japan invaded Midway Island. This was very offensive to FDR as he found a sense of victory that the country will pull out in the end. Therefore, he asked Congress to declare war with the Empire of Japan.

LAD #33: FDR's First Inaugural Address

On March 4th, 1933 FDR delivered his first inaugural address to a panicking country. With a new man in, hope was the only thing that the people looked for and FDR delivered. FDR delivers one of his most famous quotes in the beginning of his speech with "the only thing we fear is fear itself". FDR states that the problem with the economy is material property and of the high taxes. FDR's next concern is with the unemployment. Revealing part of his New Deal, he talks about how the people just need to get their jobs back and war could be an option to get many jobs back. This man was the face of America as he will become the most beloved person alive to many Americans. He instills hope in all and executes this with soon to be joy, but he wants to be protected by God and wants him to help all. He ends his speech with "In this dedication of a Nation we humbly ask the blessing of God. May He protect each and every one of us. May He guide me in the days to come."

LAD #32: Kellogg Briand Peace Pact

In 1928, the Kellogg Briand Peace Pact was passed with the help of Secretary of State Frank Kellogg and the French foreign minister Aristide Briand. This pact tried to make it so that war was not used as foreign policy or to put it in easier words the only way a country could go to war is if it must defend themselves. This was one of the most ineffective pacts during this time period as it was difficult to initiate with the other powerful nations including France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Japan. This pact left nothing to be used for as it failed under Coolidge.This pact can be best remembered as a complete failure as WWII is approaching.

LAD #31: Wilson's Fourteen Points

After Russia leaves the Great War, Wilson discusses the disadvantage to the loss of the Eastern front. Wilson's main goal was to get involved in the war only to create peace for other countries with harmony for all. Next, Wilson introduces his Fourteen Points and it talks about actions with Russia, trade rights, and free water ways. Yet, the main part of all the points was to set up the League of Nations. Although he introduced it, the United States never became involved in the league until later when it made a huge impact to creating world peace. His Fourteen Points were set up to become peaceful with others throughout the world. The nation took small steps forward to become the 'peacekeepers".