Blake Briscoe's Page

1. http://www.winstonchurchill.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

2. http://www.time.com/time/time100/leaders/profile/churchill.html

3. http://www.worldhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display.aspx?categoryid=22&entryid=316976&searchtext=winston+churchill&type=simple&option=all

4. http://www.churchillmemorial.org/resources/Pages/default.aspx

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Opposing sides
The Atomic Bomb was a key element within World War II that had a direct impact on the United States and Japan. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the United States felt that they needed to create a bombing strategy to help expedite WWII. The U.S. knew that they had the war won, but believed that the use a weapon of mass destruction would clearly finish things off to order to avoid lingering battles for years to come. Albert Einstein made the initial remarks to Presiden… Continue

Joe, Bangle, Blake
This picture really symbolizes the second aspect of the oath. Clearly in this picture, the person is working very vigorously, as one of clauses in the oath says. This person is vigorously working and despite his social class he is demonstrating his passion to better himself in the new society of Japan.

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After finding out about the terrible situation that my father faced, my mother also reported to the coalmines with my sisters and I in order to finically stay stable. The boss escorted me down a long dark path with led to tons of steel tubs full of coal. He ordered me to undress. I was shocked at such a request. He said do it now or I will only fire you but your whole family. I obeyed the bosses request and stood in the pits bare-naked. The boss strapped me into a harness, which was attached to… Continue

Once we arrived at the coal pit, my mother spoke to the boss who ran the mine. He told her that he had many job opportunities for kids because they were the only ones who could fit through the small passageways. While my mother was not too excited about sending us into a dangerous job, she was relieved that our family was finally going to receive some economic relief. The mine boss introduced himself to my sisters and I, then explained some of the jobs that we were going to get to do. Next, he t… Continue