born in 1943 at Springfield, Illinois. He then moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to attend Chouinard Art Institute from 1966 to 1968, ultimately transferred to Otis Art Institute from 1968 to 1972. Eventually, he settled in New York City in 1974. He completed most of work in New York City during the 1970's and 1980's. David Hammons's work primarily expresses cultural implications; He uses materials that are outside the norm, including things such as bottles of cheap wine, chicken bones and elephant dung
“They asked us questions, ‘How much is two and one? How much is two and two?’But the next young girl, also from our city, went and they asked her, ‘How do you wash stairs, from the top or from the bottom?’ She says, ‘I don’t come to America to wash stairs.’” This is a quote from Pauline Notkoff, a Polish Jewish immigrant who came to America in 1917 and was interviewed in 1985. Ellis Island had a highly efficient institution to present the United States with a healthy workforce. The goal was always
Description of a Trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey When deciding on a place for my science trip, I knew the perfect place would be the Liberty Science Center, located in Jersey City, New Jersey. I went there often as a child, so I already knew that there was a great deal to learn there. What I didn?t realize was how much it had been updated since I was there last. There are so many advances going on in science and technology, it?s all so amazing. What surprised
1906, a coalition of the New York State and New Jersey Interstate Bridge and Tunnel Commission began studies for a bridge connecting lower Manhattan to Jersey City, New Jersey.2 By the end of World War I (1918), the number of cars and trucks on U.S. roads had skyrocketed. This trend did not differ in the streets of New York City.3 At this time the Hudson River ferries were carrying about 30 million vehicles each year (24,000 vehicles a day3) from New York to New Jersey. This had become a major
Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City is the story of Atlantic City and how it came to be, during construction, high times, and obvious political corruption. The famous television show Boardwalk Empire, starring Steve Buscemi, centers around his characters’ role, Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, rather than emphasizing the growth of Atlantic City. Although Nucky Johnson was instrumental in the high times of Atlantic City, the book focuses on the city itself and how it attracted many. The television
Boardwalk Empire Book Review Nelson Johnson, author of “Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City”, is a native of Hammonton, New Jersey. Johnson graduated Villanova Law School in 1974, after receiving his Bachelor’s degree in 1970 from St John’s University in New York, majoring in political science. Johnson began his political career in 1975: being elected to Atlantic County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders, where he served until 1985. Johnson had a successful private
Atlantic City The Great Transformation From A Casino City To a Resort Destination Atlantic City is the place to gamble on the East Coast. Although this may initially seem to be a positive characteristic, it is evident that this destination has the capability to be so much more than it already is. This point of interest has the world’s first boardwalk, which opened in 1881, has 4 miles of hotels, amusements, and casinos. Atlantic City was originally a resort town, until 1978, when it changed into
isa more descriptive set of passages about Atlantic City. Just as in "Mr.Roger’s Neighborhood" the transitions are reliant on parallel elements.Therefore, the questionposed is: How does McPhee use parallel elementsto help the transitions betweenhis multiple story settings? To answerthis, a narrative criticism will bedone. McPhee’spieceis about a man, the narrator, who is playing a game of Monopoly andatthe same time flashing to Atlantic City and telling about that physicallocation. It is never
Water in New Jersey Residential, commercial and industrial development is the largest contributors to landscape change in the state of New Jersey. When buildout occurs in one region, development pressure begins in another, virtually insuring the Megalopolis concept of one huge urban corridor stretching between Boston and Washington D.C. Year after year, farmland dwindles, roads become congested, and more residents are left to compete for diminishing natural resources. Desperate measures and
and helped her husband throughout the war. She did all this and much more. Martha Dandridge was born on June 2, 1731, to Frances Jones Dandridge and Colonel John Dandridge. She was the eldest of seven brothers and sisters to come. Martha was born in New Kent County, Virginia on the Chestnut Grove plantation. She grew up among other plantation families of the Tidewater region of eastern Virginia. Martha did not receive any formal education; however, she did receive the traditional education for young
Revolution. New York, NY: Golden Press. Ferguson, E. J. (1974). The American Revolution. A General History, 1763-1790. Homewood, IL: The Dorsey Press. Ferling, J. (2010, January). Myths of the American Revolution. Smithsonian Magazine. First Shots of War, 1775. (n.d.). Retrieved from Library of Congress database. George Washington to Robert Stewart, 1763-1766. (n.d.). Retrieved from Library of Congress database. Lancaster, B., & Plumb, J.H. (n.d.). Book of the Revolution (6th ed.). New York, N.Y.:
preceding a major reason for so much privation at Valley Forge. Martin’s statement about Washington’s main army was misleading about them residing in the White Plains as they crossed the Hudson River and established winter quarters in Middlebrooks, New
"How can we account for our present situation, unless we believe that men high in this government are concerting to deliver us to disaster?" US Senator McCarthy, June 1951 What an obvious choice not to trust strangers. What an obvious choice, not to trust anybody, who tells you he wants to help you. What an obvious choice not believe "the official story". Why? There other possibilities. Other answers, other people telling you different story. It is a manifestation of your freedom choosing what you