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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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Summary: The panel I chose was the Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine panel and it has a lot going on. There is a baseball stadium that looks like a UFO landing on several houses. There is also a woman who is upset and is being held back by a police officer. In the panel, a group of people are wrapped in what looks like a freeway. The two groups seem to arguing, they are divided, and seem to be upset about something.

Analysis: The panel represents the division of the neighborhoods of the Chavez Ravine. The stadium in the panel is dodger stadium which sits upon the former Mexican American barrio. During this time, the Mexican Americans who lived there were kicked out of their homes and if they didn't leave, were forced out by the police. The panel shows the tensions that arose during this time.

I chose this panel for my essay because it shows a part of history that is overlooked and many times forgotten. It is a part of my culture a well and I think it is important to speak on this subject.

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The Great Wall of LA: Japanese Internment Camps

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Summary: The japanese internment camps were a series of incarcerations by the United States towards any Japanese-Americans residing on U.S. soil. This was done after the response of the bombing of Pearl Harbour as a precaution. Though the U.S. was very worried of espionage, it was unethical for the United States to imprison and isolate these Japanese-Americans for actions they were not responsible for. Many Japanese-Americans were imprisoned until the end of World War 2. The conditions were harsh and terrible. Not to mention many of these Japanese-Americans lost their way of life by having their businesses stripped from them, their assets, and property confiscated. Though reparations were given after the war and long after, the lives affected still continue to this day and no amount of money can replace that.

Analysis: In this mural, many sheds or camps can be seen in the background. Though there is no movement within this mural. This symbolizes how dead inside the individuals must feel because they were given negative connotations. A racist propaganda poster can be seen on the tree which refers to Japanese as "yellow" and peril, meaning dangerous. Displaying the discrimination and racism Asians and Japanese endured during the War and in society. The sign on the right shows how the Japanese were treated like animals in a cage as they had guards and overwatch securing the camps perimeters.

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The image depicts Joseph McCarthy holding what I believe is the list of "The Hollywood Ten" In the background there is the Hollywood sign, and there seems to be a depiction of Congress with some red bodies in the middle. McCarthyism was also known as the Second Red Scare and it was essentially a period of mass paranoia induced by Joseph McCarthy, who began accusing several people of high status of being communists. The list that McCarthy is holding seems to be the names of some of The Hollywood 10. These were 10 Hollywood screenwriters and producers who refused to testify whenever they were questioned about their allegiance. The mural also depicts McCarthy dropping the people from the list into the middle which could be interpreted as his accusations "materializing" into the real world to ruin certain people's careers in Hollywood. The abundance of red in the background and the body language of the congressmen really exemplifies the power that McCarthy held at that point. He had pretty much everyone in fear of being blacklisted. As a result, thousands of people found themselves to be in the center of a mass act of social injustice that severely limited their chances in life.

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Summary: The image depicts people of color going on strike for fair paid labor. The woman in the middle is holding a sign that reads, "We can't live of 5 to 8$ a week.. STRIKING" These people are having a peaceful gathering as a way of going on strike yet there appears to be an officer with a baton who is attacking man. These men and woman do not feel that they are being heard, they feel suppressed and they simply want fair human rights.

Analysis: This panel in specific shows the hardships that people of color had to go through in order to get the rights that they always deserved. They were not given a fair chance in the beginning, they had to work for it. Everyone should be entitled to a fair chance and there should be no favoritism. Unions were also a big part of these strikes, at the time most unions were predominantly white and because of this it was hard to organize large scale strikes. This is just another example of how underrepresentation kept people of color suppressed and treated unfairly. This discouraged the workers and it was a prime example of social injustice to people of color.

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Summary: The Chinese massacre was a racial massacre targeting Chinese immigrants in Los Angeles, United States, that occurred on October 24, 1871. Approximately 500 white and Latino Americans attacked, harassed, robbed, and murdered Chinese residents in what is today referred to as the old Chinatown neighborhood.

Analysis: Chinese Massacre of 1871, Chinese residents killed Thompson, a popular former saloon owner. A mob of rioters quickly grew to 500 people, ten percent of the population of the city. The rioters forced the Chinese out of the population of the city. The rioters forced the Chinese out of the Coronel Building and dragged the captured Chinese to makeshift gallows at Tomlin's corral and Goller who shop. Though a grand jury returned 25 indicents for the murder of the Chinese, only ten stood trial. At this time, LA's population was under 6,000 with 172 being Chinese. The city's Chinatown was located on Cale de Los Negros, a street that lined a rough, exploited part of the town.

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The Great Wall Of LA: Thomas Alva Edison  

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The Great Wall Of LA: Thomas Alva Edison  

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Summary: The "A New Perspective on Edison" panel highlights Thomas Edison’s contributions to innovation, featuring various symbols that represent his inventions and their impact on society. While it appears straightforward at first glance, each symbol has a deeper meaning, showcasing how Edison's work influenced everyday life, from electricity to communication.

Analysis: This panel challenges us to rethink Edison’s legacy. While he’s celebrated as a great inventor, it also raises questions about who benefits from his innovations. The symbols remind us that progress often overlooks marginalized communities, urging us to consider a more inclusive view of history.

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Summary: The image depicts various scenes, including a woman carrying a baby, another woman carving a tool from wood, and a mud hut with a fire for warmth. It also features a whale in the ocean, various symbols, and another woman carrying a baby alongside a vase and a basket. Additionally, there is a man dressed in traditional attire carrying a basket and a bag, a woman with her daughter and a dog, and a group of people in the background.

Analysis: The Chumash people are Native Americans who inhabit the central and southern coastal regions of California, including the Channel Islands. Around 1,000 A.D., the Chumash were recognized for their complex society, advanced maritime skills, and rich cultural practices. They lived in well-organized villages, often located near the coast, and were skilled in fishing, hunting, and gathering. The Chumash are also celebrated for their craftsmanship, which includes rock paintings and basketry. Their society had a vibrant spiritual life, with ceremonies and rituals that were essential to their culture.

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Summary: This image shows Joseph McCarthy who was a former US senator holding a list of the Hollywood Ten. In the depiction there are people pointing there fingers at people that are painted red.

Analysis: McCarthy rose to power in 1950 by spreading the rumor of communists in the US. He would point fingers at somebody and they would become instant outcasts to society. There would be no proof of these people having anything to do with communism. It was all fake speculation. Many innocent people suffered damage to their careers and reputations as a result. McCarthy at this time held a lot of power just because of the fear he spread about people being communists. People were scared to be on his bad side for fear that their reputations would be ruined too.

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Summary: This panel portrays World War 2. There's soldiers with their countries' names depicted on the front. I believe those are the casualties for each country. At the top you have 5 men dressed in top military commander style uniforms. They seem to be discussing plans and tactics. On the right you have bombs which symbolize the amount of destruction this war caused

Analysis: World War 2 was an incredibly haunting time for civilians living in Europe. It was a global conflict battled by 2 coalitions: the allies and the axis powers. The main allied powers: America, Soviet Union, and UK. Main axis powers: Japan, Italy, and Germany. WW2 was the deadliest conflict in human history totaling 70 to 85 million deaths, more than half of that number being civilians. Causes of WW2 were mainly unsolved tensions from WW1.

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Summary: The image depicts a man who clothes seems to be taken from him while someone is standing over him. The newspaper indicates zoot suiters fighting with serviceman which can depict the situation happening.

Analysis: The Zoot Suit Riots were violent clashes between Mexican American and U.S service man that took place in Los Angeles on June 1943. The Service man saw zoot suits worn by Mexican American unpatriotic during World War 2 and un american which led to racial tension. Zoot Suits were baggy suits typically worn by Mexican Youth who would be refered to as pachucos. This type of clothing would end up being banned from the LA city council and the riots would die down.

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Zoot Suit Riots in the Great Wall of Los Angeles | From June… | Flickr

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Summary: the image depicts Joseph McCarthy holding what I believe is the list of "The Hollywood Ten" In the background there is the Hollywood sign, and there seems to be a depiction of Congress with some red bodies in the middle.

Analysis: McCarthyism was also known as the Second Red Scare and it was essentially a period of mass paranoia induced by Joseph McCarthy, who began accusing several people of high status of being communists. The list that McCarthy is holding seems to be the names of some of The Hollywood 10. These were 10 Hollywood screenwriters and producers who refused to testify whenever they were questioned about their allegiance. The mural also depicts McCarthy dropping the people from the list into the middle which could be interpreted as his accusations "materializing" into the real world to ruin certain people's careers in Hollywood. The abundance of red in the background and the body language of the congressmen really exemplifies the power that McCarthy held at that point. He had pretty much everyone in fear of being blacklisted.

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The Great Wall of LA: Mexican American Deportation

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The Great Wall of LA: Mexican American Deportation

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The panel that got my attention compared to the rest was about the deportation of 500,000 Mexican-Americans. Two elements that stood out to me were the headline of the newspaper that reads "Officers Hurl Back Mexican Alien Horde" and the other element was the price tag on each person being deported. Another main reason why this panel got my attention was due to the upcoming election, with Trump wanting to once again deport immigrants back to their countries.

After researching for some time about this panel, I learned that this panel was based during the Great Depression where many Mexican migrants and Mexican-Americans left the United States for Mexico, in hopes they could escape the economic crisis in the United States. In contrast, others were forced to leave their homes. Many people who traveled via train during repatriation campaigns had no home or community waiting for them in Mexico, so they often found themselves stranded in towns and cities along the railway routes. During this time in the United States, many Americans, especially those in power, saw Mexican migrants and Mexican-Americans as only numbers for their worth. Many powerful Americans didn't see them as people, but only workers who had a certain worth. Unfortunately, in regions in Northern Mexico, there was an increase of resentment against returning migrants as repatriates were increasingly seen as economic and social disturbances. It was a sad time for Mexican migrants and Mexican-Americans, as both countries resented them and saw them as a burden.

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The Great Wall of LA: Mexican-American War

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The Great Wall of LA: Mexican-American War

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The panel that got my attention a lot more was the Mexican-American War. Based on the panel, Mexico has a lot more technology compared to the U.S. because Mexico had guns while the U.S. was only fighting with a horse and sword. Which goes on to make them the underdog of the fight since they have less of an advantage compared to Mexico. Also, It looks like it’s a war that Mexico is trying to conquer California and trying to take that piece of land over the U.S. while they're trying to defend it because they're defending it with their hearts, even if it’s going to be a long battle.

I went on to do a bit of research on the Mexican-American war that started in 1846 and ended in 1848, which was a two-year battle between Mexico and the U.S. One of the big reasons that caused this war was that the U.S. wanted to claim Texas as its territory in which Mexico didn’t really want that because Mexico owns that territory. Yet, the U.S. wanted to buy California and New Mexico off Mexico. However, Mexico didn’t like that, so they led the U.S. to war just so they could have more territory. The war didn’t go well for Mexico because it went on to say, “Mexico ceded upwards of half of its territory to the United States”(Herrera, 2018). This goes on to show that Mexico lost the war and had to give up many states to the U.S., like California, New Mexico, etc.

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Edson Ramirez                                             Uncovering the History of Chavez Ravine: A Reflection on the Division of the Barrios Panel    

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After exploring the panels of the Great Wall of Los Angeles, I found myself particularly drawn to the Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine panel. Two elements stood out: the imposing baseball stadium and the figure of a woman in a red dress, being forcefully escorted away by a police officer. These images sparked a deep curiosity within me about their significance and the broader narrative they represent.

As I researched the history behind this panel, I discovered that it illustrates the poignant story of Chavez Ravine, once home to three vibrant Mexican-American communities. By the early 1950s, families living in this low-income area faced eviction as plans were set in motion for redevelopment. Initially, the vision for Chavez Ravine included new homes, schools, and playgrounds that would support the community. However, these plans took an unexpected turn when it was decided that the land would instead be transformed into the Dodgers baseball stadium.

The abrupt shift from community development to the construction of a sports venue met with fierce resistance from the residents. Many families, unwilling to leave their homes and heritage, were forcibly removed by police, an event that resonates deeply with themes of displacement and loss. The image of the woman being pulled away encapsulates the pain of this struggle, symbolizing not just an individual’s experience, but the collective trauma of a community torn apart.

The arrival of the baseball stadium can be likened to an alien spaceship landing in an inhabited area, disrupting lives and displacing families. The transformation of Chavez Ravine into a sports venue and the construction of highways erased the rich tapestry of lives that once thrived there, leaving behind a legacy of separation and loss.

I chose to focus my essay on this panel because it sheds light on a historical event that is often overlooked. The story of Chavez Ravine is crucial to understanding the complex dynamics of urban development, community identity, and social justice in Los Angeles. It’s a narrative that demands to be shared and acknowledged, as it reflects broader issues faced by marginalized communities across the nation.

To enrich my exploration, I plan to reference the Library of Congress website, which provides valuable resources and documentation on the history of Chavez Ravine and its residents. By delving into this story, I hope to bring awareness to the significance of the Division of the Barrios panel and honor the memory of those who were affected by this transformative yet traumatic chapter in Los Angeles history.

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My research paper on the Great Wall

of Los Angeles will be based on the

panel of the Jewish Refugees. This

panel about Jewish refugees on the

Great Wall of Los Angeles really

resonates with me because it reminds

me of the struggles so many people

face today due to wars and

displacement. Whenever I get into the

museum, seeing their stories painted

on a wall, I experience some emotions

that are really touching, and a great

feeling of connection to the

challenges they encountered and the

obstacles they overcame. Scenes of

culture and tradition transport you to

other countries where people face

daily struggles due to strife. The more

I discover about the refugees and

their background, the deeper I get

involved in their lives. If not for their

suffering, they wouldn't have been as

interesting to me, but instead they

have taught me how deep this

universal suffering is and how strong

the human spirit can be. Their lives

are the means for me to reflect upon

the concepts of empathy,

understanding and solidarity which

are the paramount components of the

process of dealing with historical

refutations as well as the on-going

problems of displacement and

discrimination. The idea behind this

question is to pay tribute to the inner

strength of Jewish refugees and to

broaden understanding of the united

battle of the past and the present. I'm

looking forward to delving into their

thorough and giving information and

in this way assist the public to be

more knowledgeable and sympathetic

toward those individuals suffering

from war and exile.

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Adair Funes

The panel I chose was "The Chinese Build the Railroad" which depicts the tireless work that Chinese immigrants did to build the transcontinental railroad. facing racism, danger, and exploitation many Chinese workers built the railroad as a way to make a living. Many Chinese immigrants came to California with hopes of getting rich from the gold rush but were unlucky and put to work on the railroad.

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The panel's caption is called "Labor Strikes" and gives us a picture of how laborers fought for change regarding working conditions and wages. When looking at this panel at first glance it caught my attention. Seeing the laborers striking for better wages and how little they get paid shocked me. Overall, these laborers' call to action acted as a foundation for all people to unionize and fight for better working conditions, something we still do to this day.

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The mural's "WWI Doughboys" panel most effectively caught my attention and led me to write the research paper on the Great Wall of LA. It highlights the many obstacles and injustices that come with wartime experiences. The mural, which depicts troops saying goodbyes to their families, sheds light on the deep sacrifices and devastating emotions faced by those hurled into the chaos of war, as well as the perseverance and strength demonstrated by those who remain. The inclusion of a propaganda poster emphasizes the widespread manipulation during conflicts, encouraging thought about the wider consequences of inaccurate information and its impact on society. Furthermore, the portrayal of working-class families in the midst of battle emphasizes the significant disparities in society and unjust responsibilities by marginalized people during times of crisis. In response to these injustices, future social entrepreneurs should advocate for enhanced support for military families, challenge stereotypes, and encourage peace efforts that boost empathy and understanding. By addressing these concerns, they can help to build a more fair and ethical society in which remaining consequences of war are faced with resilience, empathy, and cooperation.

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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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The Great Wall of LA: Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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After browsing through the panels of the Great Wall of LA, I found the Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine panel quite interesting. The main things that caught my attention were the baseball stadium and the lady in a red dress forcefully carried away by a police officer. As I further delved into the panel, I questioned the significance behind the stadium and the reasoning behind the lady forcefully pulled away. I soon began researching the history behind the panel and found the panel depicts what used to be Chavez Ravine. Before the Dodgers baseball stadium, Chavez Ravine was home to three Mexican-American communities of low-income. Around 1950, families were evicted of the area and forced to relocate. Initially, the area was to renovate into a community with new houses, schools, and playgrounds. However, plans changed and made it so the baseball stadium would be at the area. At the thought of this, multiple families refused to leave, which led to police officers forcefully pulling away residents from the area. The baseball stadium was sudden and unexpected, which similarly portrays an alien spaceship invading an inhabited area. As a result, families and communities separated. Establishments of highways and the baseball stadium soon replaced Chavez Ravine. Given the history of this panel, I chose to base my essay on this specific panel because I had not known of this event before and thought it was an important event to share and bring awareness to. Lastly, I am choosing to use the Library of Congress website as a source to include in my essay.

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The caption of this panel is called migrant California and the information that it gives is just that obviously, people migrating from their homeland in California feel themselves with a bunch of migrated people from different continents. Considering that this was a very important event that took place in 1890, it illustrates the importance of hard work in this area's development.This book is intended to show people who have immigrated from other countries that they are not alone and that it can be hard to move to a new country that they don't know. Where do I get this information from? Because people move to another country to live a better life, the main reason they do so is to improve their lives. Probably in their homeland, they would have struggles and thus move to a new country to make a new life for themselves to change their lifestyle. There are a few things that I noticed about the artist's work, such as the flags. In my opinion, it is the flags that capture my attention and maybe other audiences' attention as you become deeply aware that many of these flags represent 30 or more countries from where people came from. In particular, I noticed a Mexican flag, which represents Isabel Castro's Mexican heritage. Cutting her flag represents herself. She comes from Mexican parents and probably her parents migrated from their country to come to California and give her a better life and putting that flag on that painting shows how she is proud of where she comes from.

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The Great Wall of LA: Internment Camp - Manzanar

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The Great Wall of LA: Internment Camp - Manzanar

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My research paper on the Great Wall of Los Angeles will be based on the panel of the Japanese Internment camps. The reason I chose this panel specifically is because, in 9th grade, I read a book about the internment camps in my English class. This book showed me details of what went on while living during this time. People were just ripped apart from their homes, only allowed to take what they could carry, and they were taken to these camps where they were set to live with other individuals they had never met before. They shared rooms, bathrooms, and meals. Through all of these events, the age of propaganda was at a high prime. All over the area, these posters hung up, each inflicting their special meaning behind them. In my English class, we analyzed pieces of propaganda in groups and revisited this topic last semester in my U.S. history class. I always found it all so interesting, but revisiting it last year made all the unanswered questions I once had rush back to me. Overall, with this paper, I tend to research about the internment camps but I also have the advantage of using my prior knowledge from reading the book,” Farewell to Manzanar”.

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The Great Wall of La: The Red Scare & McCarthyism

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The Great Wall of La: The Red Scare & McCarthyism

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“The Red Scare & McCarthyism” is a panel on the Great Wall of Los Angeles that symbolizes the effects of the Red Scare. The Red Scare began in 1945, the United States government and all American citizens experienced a widespread fear over communist spies infiltrating the government or possible nuclear attacks. After researching about the Red Scare & McCarthyism, I learned about the 10 Holywood film industry workers who were targeted by McCarthy, as depicted by the panel. Overall, I enjoyed the research as I find it unbelievable this would ever take place especially since freedom of speech is preached in America yet people were shunned because of it.

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After looking at and researching the various different panels that the Great Wall has, I have chosen to do the A New Perspective on Edison panel. I chose to research this panel because as its title states it opens a whole new way we can think of the famous inventor Thomas Edison, At first while seeing it I thought it didn’t have much to it as its one of the more simplistic panels but after doing some research I understood what the little symbols stood for and can’t wait to explain them later.

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The Great wall of LA: Hitting The Wall: Women in the Marathon

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The Great wall of LA: Hitting The Wall: Women in the Marathon

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The panel I chose is Hitting the Wall: Women in the Marathon. I chose this because it highlights the important roles that women are playing in society and act as a symbol for others. This mural caught my eye because it was commissioned from the olympics and has a depiction of a woman crossing a finishing line while simultaneously breaking through a wall, presumably a metaphor regarding bursting through gender and societal norms.This mural speaks out against misogyny and for its time, against the injustices that women were facing back in the day. Although the issues have gotten better, there is still work to do, and I can't wait to look more into this mural.

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The Great wall of LA: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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The Great wall of LA: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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After looking at some of the panels the one that caught my eye the most is this one of the "Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo". I choose this one not only because I liked it but also because it has a great history from it. The treaty was the reason the United States and Mexico war ended. I cant wait to research more into depth for this panel.

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Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine

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After researching the different panels on The Great Wall of Los Angeles, I decided I wanted to further pursue the "Division of the Barrios and Chavez Ravine" panel.  I chose this one because, not only did the Dodgers Stadium catch my eye, but it also display racial injustice and mistreatment by the police which are important topics in history I want to highlight.

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The Great wall of LA: Women In War Industry

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The Great wall of LA: Women In War Industry

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The panel I chose is the Women In War Industry. I chose this because this section is about the important roles of women in world war I. Their symbol was known as liberty and they took on the "roles for women." This meant the nursing of the soldiers. I believe this was in Boston and again took place during World War I. This unit spoke to me because it seems to be a sense of women on the rise. This is something many advocated till now. This panel is a representation woman working during WWI. In my eyes this is representing women rights, which is something that is still fought for now.

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A panel that I chose for this project is the 442nd Infantry division. This is because they were an essential part of the second world war. The 442nd Infantry Division was a military unit for the USA. This unit was popular due to the fact that it operated differently compared to the rest of the US military. The unit was mainly made up of Japanese Americans. They fought in Europe More specifically, they fought in Italy and then, France. Due to their heroic and brave acts, they were given many awards.

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The Great Wall of LA: McCarthyism and The Red Scare.

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The Great Wall of LA: McCarthyism and The Red Scare.

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For this photovoice project, one panel stood out to me and it was the panel pictured above. It is named McCarthyism and The Red Scare. I found this panel interesting since I love learning about history and enjoy movies and films so I was intrigued by the Hollywood sign in the back and found out more about Joseph McCarthy and his crusade against Communism. There are many forms of symbolism in this mural such as the Sputnik 1 spacecraft being at the top of the panel which references McCarthy's worries about the spread of Communism in the United States during the 1950s and a Hollywood sign which references the oppression of free speech and media in movies and other forms of media shown to the public. This is reminiscent of a research paper I did in 10th grade about North Korea in which I mentioned the silenced media of the country which is still heavily forced today.