Shaping America: Civil Rights, Media Influence, and Political Ideologies: Politics of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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RunningHead: POLITICS OF YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMORROW1Politics of Yesterday, Today and TomorrowName:Instructor:Professor:Date:In your paper, you discuss key historical civil rights events and their influence on Americansociety today, as well as the media's role in shaping public opinion on government policies.Drawing from the information you provided, explain the significance of President Truman'sexecutive order 9981 and how it contributed to the fight against racial segregation in the military.Additionally, analyze the ethical implications of tax policies promoted by Democrats andRepublicans, and how these policies reflect differing views on wealth distribution and economicgrowth. Finally, considering the differences between Democrats and Republicans regarding laborand free trade, discuss the ethical impact of each party's stance on minimum wage and free tradeon American citizens.Word count: 2000-2500 words

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POLITICS OF YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMORROW2Politics of Yesterday, Today and TomorrowIntroductionCivil Rights Events that Influence Social Responsibility in American People TodayIn the American history,a few civil freedoms eventshave assumed an imperative part inmolding the methodology of Americans tosocialresponsibility.Case in point, the marking ofofficial requestorexecutive order9981 by President Truman in 1948 was basic in taking outsegregationamongAmericans(Carson,2013).Theexecutiveorderannouncedequityoftreatment among all personsworking in the department of defense. Without a doubt, this was apoint of reference in disposing of the segregation that was wild among the military work force.Some time recently, the request's marking, just African American served in the Americanmilitary bleeding edges.Carson,(2013)stated that theactwas exceptionally condemned byindividuals of African-American plunge as it was an obvious show ofdiscrimination basedoncolorand race.On the other hand, the official's eliminating so as to mark request realized valueseparation of the armedofficers relying upon their colorand race. To date, the official's markingrequestor signing ofexecutive orderhas been crucial toeliminating discrimination and bringingabout equity among Americans.Secondly, the second amendment of 1968 was crucial in enhancing the freedom of speechamong the American people(Jackson, 2009).Freedomof press encompasses the right ofindividualtoexpressthemselvesthroughbothelectronicandprintmedia.Althoughthegovernment may influencethefree speechof individuals, their right ofexpressionis protectedunder the constitution.Thegovernment maychangea class of informationthat candisclosetothe public. For instance, sensitive informationthatmay compromise the security of the nationmay be kept secret from disclosure to the public domain(Jackson, 1969). Indeed, this core

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