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American culture
Art, music, literature, people, sports, technology, business, politics, religion and more in the United States. American culture is primarily Western, but is influenced by African, Asian, and Latin American and Native American cultures.
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financial aid
Culture; American culture
Intended to offer a greater range of students access to various educational options, financial aid to schools and students comes in several forms. Private schools are maintained primarily by high ...
world’s fairs
Culture; American culture
International celebrations hosted by American cities (and American participation abroad) has highlighted the growing strength of the nation and significant visions for the future. Chicago, IL’s ...
CNN
Culture; American culture
International television news organization that broadcasts news and features worldwide through local cable television companies, satellite providers and the Internet. Founded by businessperson Ted ...
Prozac
Culture; American culture
Introduced onto the market by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly in 1988, Prozac (Fluoxetine) is taken to combat depression experienced by as many as 17 million Americans. The first of many such ...
volleyball
Culture; American culture
Invented in 1895 at the Holyoke, Massachusetts YMCA by William G Morgan, the expansion of volleyball traces global interests in the twentieth century. Taken up in the Philippines and Cuba when these ...
body
Culture; American culture
Is there an “American body”? Foreigners visiting the US often remark on the obesity of an affluent society where one-quarter of children and one-fifth of adults are overweight. Parents of teenagers ...
gay and lesbian press
Culture; American culture
It is arguable that the “gay and lesbian” press began with the dramatic moment when Oscar Wilde was seen carrying an issue of The Yellow Book on his way into prison for acts of “gross indecency.” ...
