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In-Class Write (Jackie)

Throughout the film “Jackie” the importance of History was highlighted, especially by the main character, Jackie B. Kennedy. The film includes scenes of the broadcast Jackie did on a tour of the White House. The film included real scenes of the broadcast and reenactments, played by actress Natalie Portman. In the broadcast Jackie showed the world renovations, and significant historical pieces she had found and placed in the White House . The purpose of Jackie's renovations were to bring history back to the White House. In the film “Jackie” Natalie Portman stated “Before we moved here there was hardly any history in the house before 1902”. The film included Jackie’s tour (played by Natalie) of lincoln's room, where she showed many pieces of furniture she had acquired. One piece she included was an original copy of the Gettysburg Address, signed and written by President Lincoln. Later in the film the character Bobby Kennedy (played by Peter Sarsgaard) mentioned how powerful he ...
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Works Cited (Jackie)

Works Cited  Film Jackie - Film based off the steps Jackie Kennedy's took after her Husband, John F. Kennedy's, assassination - Film is set up through a series of flashbacks leading up to Husbands death         - goes back and forth between her interviewing with a reporter, where she told her "side of the              story" to flashbacks of events that had greatly effected Jackie For President Kennedy: An Epilogue  - Written by Theodore H. White - The interview for this article is shown in the film "Jackie" - An article based on Kennedys assassination and Jackie's experience of it - The article talks of John and the "Camelot" mentioned repeatedly in the film - the article proves a lot of the films interview with the reporter to be true        - Parts of the article are even put into dialogue in the film "Jackie" word for word                 - for ...
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Dinner Menu (Jackie)

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Dinner Menu " The Kennedy family dinner table has been a prime example, generally described more as work than an opportunity for family bonding."( Source ) "If the children arrived even seconds late, they did so at their peril. If one of their guests was tardy, Joe would often fly into a rage and administer a tongue-lashing. ( Source ) Due to the Kennedys normal Dinner rules, all guests must arrive on time. Before the Kennedys moved into the White house dinners were rather a dull affair. However Jackeline Kennedy changed the dinner scene. She had a love for the finer things in life. She hired a french chef,  Rene Verdon,  shortly after moving into The White House. Verdon not only influenced the White Houses meals, but quickly influenced the nations. Furthermore, i nstead of having the normal, six course meal, Jackie streamlined meals, so there was enough time for entertainment and socializing afterwards.  Meals included foods listed below,...
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Exhibit (Jackie)

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Exhibit at Dinner Party Artifact 1. Jackie Kennedy's Pink Suit:  Jackie's watermelon pink suit has become famous. She was seen wearing it more than six times. The time people remember her wearing it the most was the day of her husband, John F. Kennedys, assassination. After his death she refused to take the blood stained suit off. She stated " No, I'm going to leave these clothes on. I want them to see what they have done." ( Source ). This suit will be displayed in a case on the wall.  Jackie wearing her pink blood stained suit while Johnson was being sworn in ( Source ) Artifact 2. Red Roses:  Jackie Kennedy stated "Every time we got off the plane that day, three times they gave me the yellow roses of Texas. But in Dallas they gave me red roses. I thought how funny, red roses- so all the seat was full of blood and red roses."  These roses will be displayed throughout the party as center pieces.  Jackie Kennedy...
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Invitation (Jackie)

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This invitation incorporates the importance of Jackie Kennedy, and how attending this party would give one a glimpse at how she was so much more than a Mother, First Lady, and Star of a film. The party will take place on July 28, 2018 because that is Jackie Kennedys birthday. The invitation also includes "Dinner, Drinks, and Entertainment." I included "entertainment," because while the Kennedys were at the White House it became the "cultural center of the nation." The Kennedys were the first to host musicians, artists, and writers at the White House. Guest List: Jacqueline B Kennedy   Jackie Kennedy would be the most valuable guest to have attend this party. Jackie Kennedy was the wife of the nations 35th president,  John F. Kennedy. Jackie worked hard to be worthy of her role as the first lady. She wanted to bring more history to the White House, so she brought in historical pieces and made many renovations. The film "Jackie"...
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Thinking about Progress

Thinking about Progress Progress definitions ( link ) "a  movement   toward   a   goal   or   to   a   further   or   higher   stage" "growth  or   development;   continuous   improvement:" "the  development   of   an   individual   or   society   in   a   direction   considered  more   beneficial   than    and   superior   to   the   previous   level." The Progressive Era The Progressive era took place from  the 1890's to the 1920's. It was known as a time of " intense social and political reform aimed at making progress toward a better society." ( kahn academy ). At the time, reformers wanted to use the power of the federal government to terminate unfair and unethical business operations, decrease corruption, and act against the negative social effects of industrialization. Furthermore, protecti...
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The Future

Thinking About the Future predictions about the future were people making 100 years ago? 50 years ago?   50 year predictions made in 1945 ( link )  worlds food supply will increase 50 times over fishing will not be only crop obtained from sea no issue of overpopulation 100 year predictions made in 1900 ( link ) digital color photography rising height of Americans (taller by 1 to 2 inches) wireless telephones will span the world able to buy ready-cooked meals television  tanks bigger fruit no more c, x, or q in everyday alphabet everyone will walk 10 miles a day no more cars in large cities no mosquitos or flies 100 year predictions made in 1900 ( link ) no wild animals hot and cold air spigots University education will be free to every man and woman Most predictions made 100 and 50 years ago seem to be a "wish list" or things they hope for in the future. For example, no more mosquitos and flies, heating and cooling, ready-cooked meals...
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