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  1. Feb 2022
    1. IT is GENERALLY ACCEPTED that part of the job of the political cartoonist is to act as a crusading pictorial journalist and to use his or her satirical pen to expose hypocrisy, double-dealing and lies, especially if these are seen to come from politicians, civic leaders and others who have been placed in positions of trust by the people they govern.

      Cartoonist can be viewed in negative ways due to the fact that some express their "opinions" in negative manners but those who truly voice them can have a major impact in society like Nast did.

    1. The cartoon also has the specific aim of endorsing ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was intended to guarantee that federal voting rights could not be denied on the basis of race. 

      Nast cartoons helped symbolize what the 15th amendment was getting ready to do which is bring unity and equality. His cartoon shows a diverse dinner where no one is viewed differently.

  2. Jan 2022
    1. Such a letter introduces you, explains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences or skills, and requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer.

      A overall overview of a cover letter.

    1. The U.S. Congress passes legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a civilian agency responsible for coordinating America’s activities in space, on July 29, 1958.

      This day is very important to me almost 64 years later.