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The Legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal

Posted by Claudia Bonitatibus in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 9:54 pm

Over the past few months I have been conducted researched on the legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and The New Deal of 1933. I have written two papers covering how the New Deal has not only played a major role in pulling America out of the Great Depression, but transformed the American government and turned it into what it is today. The later of these two essays (here) analyzes the conservative backlash against FDR's New Deal of that time period as well as modern day criticism.

Walt Disney

Posted by Javier Peraza in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:34 pm

My topic resolves around the innovative leadership in the fields of economy, entertainment, and education that is Walt Disney. 

I wrote two essays for my topic.

Here is one.

Here is the other one. 

Harry S. Truman and the Atomic Bomb

Posted by Miles Cruice-Barnett in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:38 pm

I researched Harry Truman and his decision to drop two atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. This website shows why the atomic bombs were necessary and how Harry S. Truman acted as a leader and left an extraordinary legacy by making one of the most crucial war decisions ever.

See it here

Ms. Gloria Steinem and Second-Wave Feminism

Posted by Anna Sugrue in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:58 pm

​http://75401263.nhd.weebly.com/

My project is about how Gloria Steinem, a leader of the Women's Liberation Movement (or Second-Wave feminism) helped change what it's like to be a woman in America today. Through founding the feminist magazine Ms., Steinem opened dialogue about previously taboo issues of sex, sexuality, gender, relationships, abuse, abortion, equal pay, and equal respect. My website tells Gloria's story and also tells the story of feminism, then and now, what has changed, how it changed, and what still needs to happen. 

The Amiga and the Future of Personal Computing

Posted by Tobi Hahn in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 3:35 pm

In the 1980s, personal computers were very different than today. Jay Miner led a team of engineers to create the first computer that was anything like what we expect from personal computers today. The time period in which the Amiga was released in allowed for a unique form of creative expression to emerge, leading to today's web where anyone can be a creator.

View the website here.

Eleanor Roosevelt NHD

Posted by Hannah Nicoletti in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:58 am

  This website explains how Eleanor Roosevelt lead the people of her time and left a legacy behind. She was able to lead movements and be a chairman for The United Nations. She did a lot of work during her husband's presidency, but continued to make changes even after her husband past away. You could say that Eleanor Roosevelt made a new name for the first ladies that followed.

http://33949460.nhd.weebly.com

Margaret Sanger

Posted by Gina Sorgentoni in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:56 am

Margaret Sanger was monumental in the birth control movement. Her hard work and dedication made it possible for all women to be able to have and use birth control. From this movement she triggered a Sexual Revolution, which forever changed the way we viewed sex, sexuality and gender roles. 

http://68553779.nhd.weebly.com/

Dwight D Eisenhower — A Legacy of Peace

Posted by Zack Hersh in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:51 am

Dwight D Eisenhower was a World War II hero as one of the planners and leaders of D-Day, and president of the United States during the 50s. This video is about his strive for peace during his presidency: how his legacy, in the war, as president, and in his life, is one of peaceful relations and understanding between countries.

The Manhattan Project

Posted by Zoe Schwingel-Sauer in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:48 am

For my National History Day project I wrote a paper that explained why the Manhattan Project was implemented, how it lead the United States, and the legacy it left. 

Click here to read my paper!

The Women of ENIAC

Posted by Michaela Prell in American History - Jonas - X on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:44 am

The ENIAC was the first electronic computer.  For my National History Day project I made a web site about the women who worked on it and moved programming forward. 

Click here to go to my weebly.