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

This assignment explores how civil rights movements, media, and political ideologies have shaped modern America.

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    Running H ead: POLITICS OF YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMORROW 1 Politics of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Name: Instructor: Professor: Date: In your paper, you discuss key historical civil rights events and their influence on American society 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's executive 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 and Republicans, and how these policies reflect differing views on wealth distribution and economic growth. Finally, considering the differences between Democrats and Republicans regarding labor and free trade, discuss the ethical impact of each party's stance on minimum wage and free trade on American citizens. Word count: 2000 - 2500 words

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    POLITICS OF YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMORROW 2 Politics of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Introduction Civil Rights Events that Influence Social Responsibility in American People Today In the American history, a few civil freedoms event s have assumed an imperative part in molding the methodology of Americans to social responsibility. Case in point, the marking of official request or executive order 9981 by President Truman in 1948 was basic in taking out segregation among Americans (Carson, 2013) . T he executive order announced equity of treatment among all persons working in the department of defense . Without a doubt, this was a point 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 American military bleeding edges . Carson, ( 2013) stated that the act was exceptionally condemned by individuals of African - American plunge as it was an obvious show of discrimination based on color and race. On the other hand, the official's eliminating so as to mark request realized v alue separation of the armed of ficers relying upon their color and race. To date, the official's marking request or signing of executive order has been crucial to eliminating discrimination and bringing about equity among American s . Secondly, the second amendment of 1968 was crucial in enhancing the freedom of speech among the American people (Jackson, 2009) . Freedom of press encompasses the right of individual to express themselves through both electronic and print media. Although the government may influence the free speech of individuals, their right of expression is protected under the constitution. T he government may chang e a class of information that can disclose to the public . For instance, sensitive information that may comprom ise the security of the nation may be kept secret from disclosure to the public domain (Jackson, 1969) . Indeed, this core

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