2008 Woodie Awards
The pundits continue to tell the American public that the decisions voters make on Nov. 4 will be the most important of our adult lives, and unfortunately, day by day, I'm beginning to realize the sheer magnitude of just one vote.
Our generation continues to look for our niche in American society, but whether we wish to listen or not, this is our time to make an impact on the future. Although our economy seems horrendous, the year 1932 was an entirely different story.
The stock market crash of 1929 changed the scope of American society politically, socially and financially.
This downturn was the worst market crash in the history of the United States, with precursors evident by the financial gains of the bull market during the Roaring 20s.
American stock prices had reached an unprecedented plateau, with the Dow Jones increasing at record levels.
Suddenly, prices began to drop and shares were traded openly over the market.
This downward spiral continued until 1932. So why is this year so important?
There was a governor from the state of New York, Franklin Roosevelt, who saw an opportunity to give the citizens of America a new deal, a new and improved hope in the American economy.
He campaigned and outlined his theory with reforms in government and social programs nationwide.
We are nowhere near pre-depression levels; however, the economy is in shambles, and depending on how America votes, this downward spiral could continue.
So what do we do?
Do we listen to the negative ads run by both campaigns or do we proactively look into the issues and how they affect not only us, but also our future?
I believe the answer is obvious.
In 1968, our country was polarized with talk of war and civil rights.
Unfortunate circumstances had split America in two: one black and one white.
To add even more insult to injury, the deaths of John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. prompted the further division of the one America which the civil rights movement harped upon.
Our generation continues to look for our niche in American society, but whether we wish to listen or not, this is our time to make an impact on the future. Although our economy seems horrendous, the year 1932 was an entirely different story.
The stock market crash of 1929 changed the scope of American society politically, socially and financially.
This downturn was the worst market crash in the history of the United States, with precursors evident by the financial gains of the bull market during the Roaring 20s.
American stock prices had reached an unprecedented plateau, with the Dow Jones increasing at record levels.
Suddenly, prices began to drop and shares were traded openly over the market.
This downward spiral continued until 1932. So why is this year so important?
There was a governor from the state of New York, Franklin Roosevelt, who saw an opportunity to give the citizens of America a new deal, a new and improved hope in the American economy.
He campaigned and outlined his theory with reforms in government and social programs nationwide.
We are nowhere near pre-depression levels; however, the economy is in shambles, and depending on how America votes, this downward spiral could continue.
So what do we do?
Do we listen to the negative ads run by both campaigns or do we proactively look into the issues and how they affect not only us, but also our future?
I believe the answer is obvious.
In 1968, our country was polarized with talk of war and civil rights.
Unfortunate circumstances had split America in two: one black and one white.
To add even more insult to injury, the deaths of John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. prompted the further division of the one America which the civil rights movement harped upon.
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