Essays on Rockefeller

Introduction

David Rockefeller is among the richest people in the world, but his wealth is connected to the family empire that was established by his parents. He is the last born in the family, and his success started when he was working as the chair of the Manhattan Chase Bank. His family’s investment in the fossil industry has immensely contributed to the growth of the Rockefeller Empire. Although he has managed to amass significant amounts of money, his organization has been criticized for engaging in unethical practices by influencing the country’s policy making process. A good example is ...

CONTENTS I. Introduction 3 II. Overview of Fundraising Activities 3 a. Collecting online donations 4 b. Sending Direct mail appeals 5 c. Requesting Foundation Grants 6 III. Plan 7 a. Objective One – Development of the comprehensive, detailed and informative project proposal 7 b. Objective Two – Selection of the grant providers 8 c. Objective Three – Making Impressive and Persuasive Presentations 8 IV. Summary of the Grant Proposition 9

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Introduction In spite of the fact that many governments all over the worlds are constitutionally vested with responsibility of taking caring of their citizens, the living standards in many developing countries are ...

Back in the 1800s, the American economy was controlled by several large businesses commonly known as "trusts." These companies controlled every aspect of the economy; railroads, steel, oil, and sugar. Industrialist such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie who owned the oil and steel industries during the 1800s were monopolies and controlled both the supply of their products and prices without any governmental interference (Clark 20). As a result of monopoly, small businesses and individuals had limited choices of their buyers; they were forced to cope with the high prices and constant exploitation from the monopolized companies. The ...

Introduction

Quoting Marchetti, Ausubel states, “Successful societies are learning systems” (Ausubel, 1995). Organized social learning and the development of our society caused increased technological progress. Since 1400, the number of technological and scientific discoveries has dramatically increased (Appendix A). In the twentieth century, it continued its growth. It was the time of scientific and technological advances that significantly improved our living but at the same time caused environmental problems, as the creation of the internal combustion engine became one of the major reasons of the outpouring of greenhouse gases. In the twenty-first century, we have something to do with them. ...

History of Sleepy Hollow Sleepy Hollow, Hudson River village defies the passage of time and has managed to preserve both its history and natural beauty. The village is known for its fabulous legends and great history and has a wide range of outdoor adventures and activities for the locals and tourists.The Village of Sleepy Hollow belonged to the larger province of the Native American tribe, Weckquaesgeck Indians, who are described as a Mohican Tribe or a Delaware Tribe1. The Sleepy Hollow countryside is made famous by the author Washington Irving. The village is located in the lower Hudson River ...

20.2 Albert Beveridge, "The March of the Flag" (1898) 1. How does Beveridge characterize America's proper role in the world? He characterizes America as a land that can feed and clothe the whole world. He portrays America as a parent to the other nations of the world. In his description of America in relation to the world he also explains the nature of the people in the country as people from the most masterful blood of history. Also under religious background he mentions that the people in America are hand chosen by God. All these references indicate the superior ...

Book Review

Joyce Appleby, a renowned scholar and professor emeritus at the University of California, has authored numerous books and articles with a unique focus on historiography. Her literal works thus include her thoughts regarding capitalism, liberalism and on the American republic. This manuscript will thus focus on one of her literal works, “The Relentless Revolution- A history of Capitalism”. This book offers insights regarding the rise of capitalism globally and its mutation over time. According to Appleby, capitalism is a breakaway from several circumstances which have occurred over time and as such, it has to be interpreted as a historical ...

The gap between the super-rich 1% and all other people is quickly expanding. Chrystia Freeland, who is a journalist, is one of the few people who have for many years focused on studying the people who have reached the pinnacle of the business world. She observes that the wealth associated with Warren Buffet and Bill Gates equaled the wealth owned by the lower 40% of the US population and that by 1992, the top 400 richest people according to Forbes owned 99% of all wealth (TED Global). According to George Parker, “Inequality creates a lopsided economy, which leaves the ...

<<Author>> <<Date>> Introduction. How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie, is a book that has really stood the test of time. Initially written in the year 1936, the revised edition that is under review here is from 1981, copyrighted by Donna Carnegie (Mrs. Dale Carnegie). The book belongs to the genre of Self Improvement and talks about the basic principles that need to be followed to understand people that we deal with in our daily lives and excel in winning them. It is a book that educates people on becoming ...

America is a magnificent and influential country. However, has it always been that way? Of course not. When one of most influential politicians of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, died, the country began to literally fall apart, and the entire world thought that the whole experiment called “democracy” failed. Just the few people believed that it was the beginning of something bigger. America was about to meet its most outstanding personalities, who turned the country, and made it better. Certainly, everyone came across such names as Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Ford. The Industrialization era is the time of the most ...

Regaining Southern Power: Comparing Whites in the South after the Civil War with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s

It is common to hear people talk about the Civil War as a war that was fought to abolish slavery. It is cited as an example of American determination to bring freedom to all regardless of past wrongs. This narrative continues with the northern states-- the Union-- as the victor, and the eventual abolition of slavery. However, the American Civil War, its causes, and its eventual effects are much more complex than this narrative belies. After the American Civil War, there was a power struggle in the South; white Southerners used many tactics to regain power after the war officially ended. ...

Chronic Stress and the Brain: Response

Stress can occur in varying levels of severity and lengths of time and result in physiological responses that proportionate to the level and duration (Greenberg, Carr & Summers 2002). The functioning of the amygdala, hippocampus and prefrontal cortex are negatively affected by chronic stress in humans. The amygdala is the control center in the brain for emotions, emotional behavior and motivation (Wright). The hippocampus works closely with the amygdala; its primary functions are long term memories and declarative memory (Wright). The prefrontal cortex is responsible for goal oriented behaviors and executive functions such as short term memory, motor functions and ...

Industrial Revolution

Thesis: Industrial revolution has shaped the world history by causing a changeover in technologic, political and social effects. Initial accumulation of capital and the formation of manufacturing industry represented the initial stage of the development of capitalist relations. This was the period during which the preconditions for the transition to an industrial economy were prepared. The condition of this transition was the industrial revolution, during which there was a radical restructuring of the technical base of production, forms of organization of production and the whole system of socio-economic relations. The industrial revolution is a fundamental qualitative restructuring of the material ...

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The last quarter of the 19th century became one of the most significant periods of the US history due to a number of events, such as the long confrontation between Republicans and Democrats and the policy of Laissez-faire, movement of Populists, rapid economic development and the prosperity of enterprises, a large influx of immigrants into the country and growth of labor unions. During this period of history John D. Rockefeller, Andrew W. Mellon, J. P. Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie and other huge industrialists became known as “robber barons” because of their exceptional financial success. After the Civil War the United ...

Economics 15: Research paper

Markets – late 19th Century/early 20th Century Monopoly, Oligopoly and Trusts The late 19th - early 20th century was the time of rapid development of American industry. In 1895, the majority of industries were competitive with no dominating companies. As a result of intense competition, many weak and small companies “disappeared”. Large and successful capitalistic associations based primarily on a system of participation got the name of trusts and corporations. One after another, the industries occurred in the hands of small groups of entrepreneurs, who used any methods to achieve complete control over these sectors of the economy. By 1904, ...

Industrialization after the Civil War Final Paper

I. Introduction The Second Revolution takes place between 1860 and 1920s. During that period after the Civil War, there was a need for a massive industry to open trade networks and reach the Pacific plains. The aftermath of the Civil War saw American, realize the American Dream as the economy grew exponentially. Some of the opportunities that America had were abundance in natural resources in the newly acquired regions and a huge supply of cheap labor from immigrants. The Second Revolutions saw innovative ways to produce, communicate, and transport products to other territories. Prior to the development in the distinct transportation ...

Introduction

The Gilded Age, as it came to be known, was a period between 1870’s and early 1900’s. It spanned three decades of the late nineteenth century and was characterized by one of the most contentious, volatile and dynamic scenes in the American history. The word “Gilded” was lifted from a book by Mark Twain immediately after the civil war. This was as a result of the widespread greed that was evidenced at the time as well as speculative nature that the markets had coined. Further, there was rampant corruption that pervaded politics and Mark Twain together with his colleagues employed ...

INTRODUCTION

New York City is said to be “the greatest city in the world,” a bastion of tourism, art, finance, media, business and so much more. To that end, it is important to recognize the city’s unique ability to host meetings and other business conventions; its unique combination of hospitality services, culture and nightlife would provide an excellent venue for any possible business trip, convention or important meeting an organization or company might require. The following provides a comprehensive guide into the history, culture, accommodations and venues available in spacious New York City, offering all the information meeting planners might need ...

The medical industry is acknowledged as one of the most significant sectors in every society. This is because of its main objectives that are targeted towards saving lives of individuals in the society. This task cannot be easily achieved without technology. The 21st century technological advancement has contributed immensely to progress in the medical industry. The medical industry is characterized by high level of innovation, every 18-24 months, a typical medical device is replaced by an improved version (MTAA, 2011: Smith, 1999; Tandy, 1996). In order to ensure that this technological advancement in the medical industry does not scale ...

Government Tax on Fast Food

IntroductionOver the years, medical experts have been battling the fast foods health related problems. Some of these health problems include obesity and weight-related health issues such as diabetes. However, this has not been a success for the Australian government. Relying on the food industry to control diet has been unsuccessful. The food manufacturers are concerned with the acquired profit but not the public health. This can only change when another force takes things to another direction. The Australian Medical Association has been on the forefront in this noble fight to save the Australian people. The association established in 1962 after ...

Tribeca is a neighborhood in Manhattan’ Upper East Side. Though the area has a storied history dating back hundreds of years, it is one of the most posh areas to live. The crux of the neighborhood is Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, which is an open green area at the north end of Battery Park. Prominent in the park is an open-air pavilion that was the design of Demetri Porhyrios. The park’s function is served of providing Upper East Siders, and visitors a place to jog, fish, have a place to read a book, and also to take their kids with the recently added ...

Political History and Development of Nursing Education:

Comparison of China and Poland Describe how the political history of the country influenced nursing education in China and Poland. How did nursing education develop? China The Chinese nursing education was essentially developed by Western influences and organizations. In 1842, the pioneer nursing school in the country constructed in Fuzhou, Eujian Province. In 1973, majority of entire nurse population in China were missionaries (Chen, 1996). In 1908, Nina Gage, an American registered nurse arrived in Hunan Province and subsequently became the president of Nurses’ Association of China and portrayed the role of Dean of Hunan-Yale ...

Introduction

JPMorgan Chase Bank was opened in 1799 as the Bank of Manhattan. Currently, the bank has spread its operations in almost all the corners of the world (85 countries to be specific) and employs a staff of approximately 260,965. It has more than five thousand one hundred branches and sixteen thousand one hundred ATMs nationwide. Chase currently has $2.509 trillion assets. JPMorgan Chase Bank is one of the oldest, biggest and most popular financial institutions all over the world. Its legacy dates back to the year 1799 when the earliest predecessor of the bank was chartered in the ...

Abstract

This article aims at analyzing the political economy of communications and the consciousness of industry approach. It further examines the US class structure and its control of income and wealth using Domhofff’s framework to discuss how Big Media and Big Business make use of the government to promote and shape all the relevant public policies which promote all their short-term interest. - Jhally’s Argument about the Purposes of Media Today in Maintaining Shared Ideological Consensus in the General Public

Introduction

The political economy perspective is of much importance in the structure and process of communication. A great ...

Book Review: Taking on the Trust and Outliers

Summary and Analysis Central to the story of Taking on the Trust is the story of Ida Tarbell, a journalist who specialized in muckraking – a form of journalism that tackles the main issue directly by pointing out moral implications and subsequently instigating activism for reforms. The successful career of Tarbell in journalism has made her one of the most iconic American journalists during the early 20th century. One of the most famous controversies Tarbell has covered is the one involving Standard Oil Company (Weinberg). Tarbell never regarded herself as a specialist in writing on business stories. Having no profound experience ...

The Eighteenth Amendment

The Eighteenth Amendment was a constitutional provision that facilitated the provision. The amendment was to the effect of prohibiting the production, transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States of America. It was legislated by Congress on behalf of the citizenry. The spirit of the amendment lied in the need to remedy and save the American society which was being adversely affected by alcoholism. It is instructive to note that the amendment did not expressly ban alcohol consumption. However, the amendment banned the production, transportation and sale thereby making dealing and access alcohol impossible. As Rockefeller would note in ...

Executive Summary

In 1902, Chadbourne & Parke LLP was founded with its headquarters being located at New York City at the Rockefeller Plaza. The creation of the New York Office was meant to serve clients inside and outside the United States, thus becoming the firm’s base of operations. Representing all the practice areas, the New York Office consists of a number of employees, with different attorneys collaborating to meet the firm’s clients’ needs. The New York Office also coordinates activities in various other offices across the world. Therefore, the New York Office is a busy environment that cannot afford a relapse in concentration. ...

ABSTRACT

In the years 1870 to 1900 the U.S. had become the leading industrial power in the world, with more railroad mileage and a larger steel industry than the rest of the world combined. As it became an urban, industrial society with a rapidly growing population and millions of immigrants, it faced new social and economic problems, which were addressed by an expanding government at all levels. In the Progressive Era of 1900-20, some limited gains were made in the regulation of capitalism, as well as granting voting rights to women, passing constitutional amendments for an income tax and the direct election ...

Diego Rivera is one of the most well known Mexican artists. He is not only the husband of Frida Kahlo, whose paintings are famous far outside Mexico but also an independent author, whose style is bright, recognizable and not alike someone else’s. The artists managed to reborn the frescoes art, and introduce it, and make it popular on the American ground (Diego Rivera About the Artist). Actually, at the time when both Rivera and Kahlo were alive the husband was more famous that his wife. This happens not only because of his paintings and murals but also because ...

Abstract

In Jane Jacobs' 1958 Fortune article, "Downtown is for People," she discusses the impending arrival of modernist architecture to urban renewal projects and redevelopment in major cities. Other concepts that she describes in her article include the advantages of bigger cities for smaller businesses, the benefits of compactness in architecture, and the need to keep the pedestrian in mind when designing roads around and leading to varying structures. Rockefeller Center is cited as a powerful example of what can happen when a dense, unique structure provides plenty of pedestrian options and quick access to facilities, as compared to the coldness and ...

The impetus for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages reached its peak during the so-called Progressive Era (loosely defined as the period between the 1890’s and 1920’s), a political, social and religious movement that sought to cure many perceived social ills, such as child labor, spousal and child abuse and neglect, poverty, crime, and inebriation, among others. It also sought to apply a “scientific” approach toward curing those ills, as well as applying scientific principles to industry, medicine, the social sciences and economics, among other fields of endeavor. Alcohol was seen by groups such as the Women’s Christian Temperance ...

Introduction

Key figures in the caliber of Ingo Potrykus have made alarming contributions in public health which have immensely impacted globalization and social change to the extent that remarkable shifts have occurred in the discipline both locally and in the international arena.

Major Contributions to Public Health

Ingo Potrykus is significantly known for developing the golden rice project which is exclusive to the production of provitamin A. Also Ingo Potrykhus was very influential in organizing funding for the project and teamed up with Peter Beyer in launching a $2.6 million venture.

Challenges of implementation

The first major challenge was identifying the target countries for the gold rice projects especially, ...

Obama Administration: Unemployment, Healthcare, Federalism and Social Welfare!

The Obama administration still struggles with unemployment, which is presently above 9% and from recent speculations is expected to remain that way beyond 2012 elections. In his Labor Day address to residents of Detroit President Obama reiterated his administrations’ commitment to bringing the unemployment rate to zero. On Thursday his speech regarding joblessness in America confirmed this aspiration. (Kerbs 2011). There have been several health care reform strategies and legislated changes under the Obama administration. On 21st March 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Act came into law. It was intended to address issues pertaining to affordable health ...

Key figures in the caliber of Ingo Potrykhus have made alarming contributions in public health which have immensely impacted globalization and social change to the extent that remarkable shifts have occurred in the discipline both locally and in the international arena.

Major Contributions to Public Health

Ingo Potrykhus is significantly known for developing the golden rice project which is exclusive to the production of provitamin A. Also Ingo Potrykhus was very influential in organizing funding for the project and teamed up with Peter Beyer in launching a $2.6 million venture.

Challenges of implementation

The first major challenge was identifying the target countries for the gold rice projects especially, ...