Essay on 1974
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1974 was a very good year for some, but clearly not for others. It is time to reflect on the past year, since it is December 31, 1974 the last day of a tumultuous year that saw an American President resign in disgrace, Americans shooting each other over gasoline, and a resurgence of the occult and other parapsychological interests. This New Year's Eve party is being given by my employer, the stock firm of Dunn & Bradstreet located in downtown Denver, Colorado. Since it is an office party, not to imply that it will not be fun, but since it is a career and political event, my companion and I have chosen to dress formally. I will wear a rented tuxedo, at the unfortunate cost of $29.95 per night of wear. At the shop downtown, they had a variety of styles but I decided to stick with basic black and not go overboard with colors, patterns, or materials that have become so popular with the "in" crowd ("Images '74," 38 43). I certainly wish they would complete the new shopping center that will be called a "Mall." Supposedly, one will be able to find almost anything within walking distance under one roof. I guess I will need to wait a few years, the completion date is not set until 1976 (Denver Post, 12/15/74).I will be driving to the party in my 1974 Chevrolet Camero. I know it's a gas eater, but since it is a V 8 with a 350 engine, I enjoy the power that it gives me on the freeways that are becoming more and more crowded. When I bought the car last Fall, it set me back
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opular movie with Robert Redford and an all star cast, the music of ragtime has been selling well. The theme from that movie, Joplin's "The Entertainer," has been scored for almost every conceivable ensemble. As well, the interest in Joplin's music has engendered a greater interest and resurgence in other types of ethnic music, as well as more focus on black culture ("Glad Rags," 60).
However, one of the most visible events of 1974 was the Watergate affair and the August resignation of President Richard Nixon. The actual focus of the Watergate investigation had been to impeach a president, but the way the public felt about the issue seemed far greater. In fact, Americans seemed to view the dishonesty of a public figure as commonplace, but in this case despicable. Nixon's involvement with the Watergate affair, his cover up and manipulation in the investigation, and his unbridled dishonesty and attitude, caused many Americans to loose faith in the institution of the Presidency ("A Sense of Climax," 14 18). Moreover, when Nixon's vice president, Gerald Ford, took over the office of the President, and later pardoned Nixon, it looked to many Americans as if corruption was rife in the entire system (Grantham, 355 67).
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