What: Eugenics movement that began in the U.S. in the early 20th century.
The biggest concern is that advances in eugenics may lead to, "designer babies," and in the future diversity will become lost because parents will be able to genetically engineer their child. EugenicsEugenics

Who: Rosa Parks
What: Stood up to her rights as a black woman by not giving up her seat on the bus.
When: December 1, 1955
Where: Montgomery
Why: Stood up for her rights and the rights of other black people.

Drug War
Who: President Richard Nixon
What: Drug War and the topic of war on drugs at a press conference in 1971.
When: 1971
The total funding for drug control went from 19 billion to 11 billion. The Obama Administration has claimed the war on drugs is failing which is a major change from previous stances.

Person of the Week

Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias



Who: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
What: American athlete who achieved most success in golf, basketball, and track and field.
When: June 26, 1911- September 27, 1956
Where: American athlete, but born in southeastern Texas.

Person of the Week List:
1) Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
2) Isadora Duncan
3) Sally Ride
4) Helen Keller
5) Charles Lindberg
6) Abigail Adams
7) Rosa Parks
8) Harriet Tubman
9) Rosie the Riveter
10) Lucile Ball