Andalusia is in the south of the Iberian
peninsula, in south-western Europe, immediately south of
the autonomous communities of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha; west of the autonomous community of Murcia and the Mediterranean
Sea; east of Portugal and the Atlantic
Ocean; and north of the Mediterranean
Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar. Andalusia is the only European region with both
Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines.
The National Security Act of 1947 was a major restructuring of the United States government's military and intelligence agencies following World War II. The majority of the provisions of the Act took effect on September 18, 1947, the day after the Senate confirmed James Forrestal as the first Secretary of Defense.
(a) The 1920s and the 1950s were a completely different era. Whereas the 1920s saw the great depression shock the US, the 1950s was a time of renewed confidence and optimism.
However, in both these times, the Mass Media played a huge role in shaping public opinion and driving the nation through the decade.
(b) The biggest difference was that of the medium of media. While back in 1920 Radios and silent movies played a major role, the 1950s saw the emergence of Television in everyone's home. Video became a powerful medium
(c) In the 1920s' during the great depression, the media played a historical role in inciting hatred and blaming others for the depression. Many radio stars openly called the depression a result of Jews, while others targeted immigrants. This shaped American cultural life for the coming decade.
In the 1950's, the Media and Television news, played a constructive role, promoting American freedoms, optimism and opportunities.
