Two years later, Barbara Jordan was asked to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976.
Barbara Jordan was an American lawyer, educator and politician. She was also a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. She achieved international fame for her brillant speech during the impeachment process of President Richard Nixon.
Called the 'gentlelady from Texas', Barbara Jordan spoke on the evening of July, 12, 1976 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. She delivered the most significant speech of the Convention. It provided the economical statement of the Democratic Party's philosophy and a vivid reflection of the mood in post-Watergate America. Her speech also illustrated the character, quality and potential of the black female as a national political figure. She was acclaimed for her warmth, integrity, eloquence and her confidence in creating a united, strong and fair country.
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conquest of Persia by Alexander of Macedon
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The Persian Empire, which is now centered in the modern day Iran is the name given to dynasties founded by Cyrus the Great by the year 550B.C. It was known to be one of the biggest empire in history and it spanned different centuries, covering different areas from the Balkan Pennisula to the Indus Valley in West India.
Xerxes I in 480 BC led the invasion of Greece, an attempt that failed and that led to the decline of the Persian Empire. They had limited funds to protect their lands and they taxed their subjects heavily. Alexander the Great of Macedon in 330 B.C invaded the area with his army and the empire finally fell.
Reganomics refers to the economic policies US President Ronald Regan promoted during the 1980's. These policies were made to reduce the growth of government spending, reduce the federal income tax and capital gains tax, reduce government regulation and tighten the money supply in order to reduce inflation.<span />
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<h3>Speakeasies were hidden bars used during prohibition because nobody agreed with the illegal selling and distribution of alcohol except for government officials.</h3>
