Area 51 has been in the public eye over time through military activities and, obviously, through conspiracies related to aliens.
In recent months, Area 51 has been in the public eye because of interns who planned to storm it. Over time, the area has attracted public attention through the military activities that have taken place here and the conspiracy theories that certain individuals have maintained.
Bemorepanda has created a list of 20 facts about everything you need to know about Area 51.
1. The name
The name Area 51 was given by officials who oversaw nuclear tests in the 1950s and was used on military maps of the region. For these tests was created in the desert, 100 kilometers from Las Vegas, Nevada Test Site, now known as the Nevada National Security Site. In these areas delimited by the military authorities, several hundred nuclear weapons tests took place, of which about 100 took place outdoors.
2. UFOs
To a greater or lesser extent, Area 51 has been in the public eye since the nuclear tests. However, worldwide fame came in the 1980s, when Robert Lazar told a Las Vegas television station that he was working on S-4, a base near Area 51 as part of a flying saucer reverse engineering project. .
When these statements were made public, they sparked a growing interest in the activities taking place in Area 51. However, not long after, the whole story that Robert Lazar built was dismantled. Thus, investigators were able to prove that he did not work at Los Alamos Laboratories and that he had not graduated from MIT or Caltech.
3. Access forbidden
Currently, the US Army uses the Area for aircraft testing and therefore its entire perimeter is continuously patrolled. Colloquially, these guards are called by the locals and the press "camouflaged boys" because of the equipment they use. Unfortunately for the military who are part of these patrols, this activity proves to be extremely dangerous, some of them claiming that they suffer from breathing problems due to the compounds used to make the aircraft "invisible" on radar.
4. Landing
Landing, in turn, has attracted the attention of people interested in conspiracy theories. In a 1974 book, "We Never Went to the Moon: America's Thirty Billion Dollar Swindle," Bill Kaysing argued that all images of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were made in Area 51.
Theories about a false landing have been dismantled over the decades, the only link between Area 51 and the Apollo program is testing some of the space equipment in Nevada.
5. Military base
Area 51 is currently part of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), which is under the authority of the Nellis Base of the United States Air Force. Officials in this part of the US military say the military base covers about 1.2 million hectares.
6. Functions of Area 51
The Nevada Test and Training Range, of which the Area is a part, is used to train military pilots for combat scenarios. In the past, this base has been used to test and design military technologies: airplanes, helicopters and drones. One of the most famous "products" of this base is the U-2 spy plane, used for high altitude espionage.
7. The desert community
While the U.S. military was working on U-2 spy planes, engineer Kelly Johnson proposed building a settlement for the staff working on the project and their families. This place was called Paradise Ranch.
8. Conspiracies
For ufologists and those who believe in various conspiracy theories, Area 51 is proving to be an endless source of mysteries. The truth is that the lack of transparency that military activities and espionage raise is at the source of these conspiracy theories. Naturally, the multitude of resources that the American government allocates to this base and the relative silence regarding the activities that take place there raise a series of questions whose answers can be transformed into conspiracy theories.
According to declassified CIA documents, most of the UFOs that were reported in the area were, in fact, U-2 aircraft under test.
9. Continuous activity
After the U-2 program, Area 51 was used for other military espionage programs. These projects include the Lockheed A-12 Oxcart and D-21 Tagboard aircraft.
Satellite images show that Area 51 is still used today, with the addition of various buildings and facilities to the base. In 2016, images from Google Earth showed that a new runway was built, with security experts believing that it would be used for drones.
10. It is not a tourist attraction
As the last few months have shown, internet users are more than happy to enter the territory of Area 51. However, any attempt to enter the territory of this base is discouraged by the military. Those who enter without permission risk six months in prison and $ 1,000 fines.
11. Soviet engineering
Although there is no evidence that Alien 51 experimented with extraterrestrial technology, documents declassified in 2013 showed that the United States obtained and tested Soviet MiG fighter jets in the 1970s and 1980s.
12.The Roswell phenomenon
However, the public perception that the US government is hiding evidence of alleged extraterrestrial visits to Earth also originated in Roswell, New Mexico, more than 70 years ago.
In July 1947, a flying object made of thin metal foil crashed near a farm in Roswell during a storm. The Air Force quickly picked up the remains on the spot for research. A local newspaper, the Roswell Daily Record, published an article about a "flying saucer" or "flying saucer" found on the farm.
13.The Mogul Project
The Mogul project successfully discovered a nuclear activity of the Russians, until it was closed in 1950. The balloons used were made of polyethylene, according to the Times, a material unknown at the time and which was the basis for the release of meteorological equipment into the atmosphere, later. The balloons were not very suitable for monitoring nuclear explosions, but they proved to be very good for radio communications.
14.U-2 spy plane project
From the documents declassified by the CIA, it results that in the period 1954-1974 two spy plane projects were developed: the U-2 aircraft project and the Oxcart project (construction of the Lockheed A-12 spy planes).
An interesting fact reported by the CIA document on U-2 planes is President Eisenhower's desire to recruit only foreign nationals for espionage missions. In the event of a U.2 plane crash, the US could have denied its involvement in the activity carried out by the respective foreign pilot.
15.Drone program
Area 51 is currently undergoing a program to build new drones, military equipment that has become increasingly in demand by the U.S. military and intelligence services, especially in the war on terror that has followed terrorist attacks in the United States. September 11, 2001. The American drone program came to the fore in 2002, through the tragic event in Yemen, where a drone accidentally killed 13 people who were part of a wedding procession.
16.Existence of Area 51
The US government officially recognized the existence of the base only in 2013, with the publication by the CIA of declassified documents on the U-2 and A-12 reconnaissance and espionage aircraft programs.
17.Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us
The internet has been invaded by Area 51 memes inspired by a joke Facebook event to take over the secretive military site and find the supposed aliens kept inside. The event, called “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us, was planned for Sept. 20, and so far 1.5 million people have signed on.
18.Location of Area 51
The base is huge, covering over 125,000 hectares with at least 22 runways. The land was chosen for its isolated location, and for the large areas of perfectly flat land, which allowed the construction of long tracks, many of them unpaved.
19.The secret around Area 51
The secrecy surrounding Area 51 goes far beyond these proactive measures. In 1994, a group of civilian contractors and their widows filed a lawsuit alleging that they had been exposed to hazardous materials that had been burned in an open ditch. The case was dismissed for lack of evidence after the government refused to publish details of those materials, claiming it would harm national security. This was reinforced by a presidential order signed by Bill Clinton.
20.There is no real fence around area 51
At such a heavily guarded facility by the US military, it would appear that Zone 51 would have a physical boundary to hold citizens. After all, it is not a very safe military installation if you can get through the protected area just by a simple walk.
That's right. Area 51 has no fence at all and we refer to "always". While some of its indoor installations are protected by perimeters, the entire base has no physical boundaries. This does not mean that it is wise to just enter, as there are magnetic sensors and watchtowers in many places that would surely pull you if you try.
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Memorial Day in the United States is a special national holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May every year.
This day is dedicated to those US servicemen who died defending the interests of the country in all wars and military conflicts in which the US has ever participated. But not everyone knows the history of this holiday.
History Memorial Day began after the American Civil War and was originally dedicated only to Confederate state soldiers who died during the war. Then the holiday had a different name - Decoration Day, because on this day it was customary to decorate the graves of dead soldiers with flowers and flags.
Bemorepanda collected some interesting facts so you can discover more about the history and meaning of this holiday.
1. The holiday was named the Day of Remembrance in 1866. For the first time, Memorial Day was officially celebrated in the small town of Waterloo, New York, on May 5, 1866.
2. The location was not chosen by chance. Here, a citywide campaign was held annually to clean the graves of the dead soldiers. This day was an official non-working day, so the introduction of the holiday did not affect the usual life in any way.
3. However, over time, the holiday has become very popular and even family. On May 5, 1868, the holiday was officially proclaimed by General John Logan, commander of the Old Republic Army.
4. He was commemorated on May 30, 1868 by the laying of flowers at the grave of Allied and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
5. In 1873, the holiday was officially recognized by the state of New York - the first state to celebrate it.
6. Since 1890, the holiday has been recognized by all Northern states of the United States.
7. The southern states refused to celebrate, remembering their loved ones who died in the war on other days.
8. After the First World War, on the Day of Remembrance began to commemorate the soldiers who died in battles in this war. But the holiday was still unofficial in much of the United States.
9. Memorial Day was recognized as a federal holiday only in 1971 with the adoption of the corresponding law - the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
10. Today, Americans associate Memorial Day with the actual onset of summer.
11. On the weekend before Memorial Day (and along with the holiday itself there are as many as 3 days), it is customary to go with your family for a picnic, on a trip, participate in sports competitions, and organize charity events.
12. But the Americans do not forget the origins of the holiday - on this day they still decorate the graves and plant flags on them, remembering the exploits of American soldiers.
13. Nonetheless, various political groups have repeatedly submitted bills to Congress to fix an official (non-floating) date for Memorial Day.
14. With the passage of time and the distance of events that caused the creation of the holiday, it is increasingly perceived by the new generation as just part of a three-day weekend.
15. Some states have additional commemoration days. For example, in Texas it is January 19, in Florida and Alabama - April 26, in South Carolina - May 10, in Louisiana - June 3.
16. The holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in May when it gets warmer and schools and universities close for summer holidays. For Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Many take part in parades, go to the beach, or have picnics with family and friends.
17 Participants in the parade in the form of soldiers from the American Revolutionary War perform in the parade.
18. Soldier's boots at the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, on the black granite walls of which are carved the names of more than 58 thousand Americans who died during the Vietnam War.
19. US Marines in front of the illuminated American flag in Times Square in New York during the celebration of Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been held in New York City since 1984 to honor the United States Navy and the Marine Corps. In normal years, Fleet Week ends on Memorial Day with an air parade honoring US military personnel who have been killed.
20. A family at a Memorial Day picnic outside Vicksburg National Cemetery in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which houses the largest number of graves of participants in the US Civil War in any national cemetery.
21. A soldier of the 3rd US Army Infantry Regiment, often referred to as the "Old Guard", puts a flag on the tombstone of the deceased soldier. The annual flag-planting ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
22. During the American Civil War, women in the southern states began to gather without any official reason to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers. In April 1886, the women's associations of Columbia and Georgia decided to commemorate the victims once a year. However, there was no single day - the feasts of remembrance in the southern states were held on different days throughout the spring and early summer. This tradition has been partially preserved today. Nine southern states officially recognize Confederate Memorial Day, and also celebrate the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the death of General Thomas "Stonewell" Jackson.
23. After the end of the Civil War, the northerners decided to adopt from the southerners the tradition of commemorating the dead on a certain day. In 1868, General John A. Logan, in his order, declared May 30 to be a memorial day for the more than 620,000 soldiers killed in the Civil War. He called the holiday Decoration Day, because on this day the Americans had to decorate with flowers the graves of those killed in the war, "whose bodies now lie in almost every city and village cemetery." According to legend, Logan chose May 30 because it was a rare day that did not fall on the anniversary of any Civil War battle, although some historians believe this date was chosen because flowers are in full bloom across the country these days.
24. Following the edict of John A. Logan, the graves at Arlington Cemetery were decorated for the first time on May 30, with more than five thousand people attending the ceremony. In 1873, New York became the first state in America to officially recognize this holiday. In 1890 it was recognized by all northern states, but the southern states still tried to show their hostility, and commemorated their dead on other dates. This misunderstanding lasted about 50 years until the start of the First World War, then this day was proclaimed the day of honoring those killed in all wars.
25.Since 1971, when America was deeply involved in the Vietnam War, Memorial Day has officially become a national US holiday. Only then did the holiday get its current name and from Decoration Day became Memorial Day. Then the holiday was made "floating" - it began to be celebrated on the last Monday of May. This decision was not without controversy - groups of veterans were worried that the long weekend would distort the essence of the holiday and turn it into just a day of relaxation. Many organizations are still lobbying for a return to the May 30 celebration.
26. The holiday has its own traditions and rituals. On this day, American flags are lowered until noon, and after that they are raised up the flagpoles. In 2000, the US Congress passed a law requiring the entire country to honor the dead with a minute of silence at 3 pm.
22. During the American Civil War, women in the southern states began to gather without any official reason to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers. In April 1886, the women's associations of Columbia and Georgia decided to commemorate the victims once a year. However, there was no single day - the feasts of remembrance in the southern states were held on different days throughout the spring and early summer. This tradition has been partially preserved today. Nine southern states officially recognize Confederate Memorial Day, and also celebrate the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the death of General Thomas "Stonewell" Jackson.
23. After the end of the Civil War, the northerners decided to adopt from the southerners the tradition of commemorating the dead on a certain day. In 1868, General John A. Logan, in his order, declared May 30 to be a memorial day for the more than 620,000 soldiers killed in the Civil War. He called the holiday Decoration Day, because on this day the Americans had to decorate with flowers the graves of those killed in the war, "whose bodies now lie in almost every city and village cemetery." According to legend, Logan chose May 30 because it was a rare day that did not fall on the anniversary of any Civil War battle, although some historians believe this date was chosen because flowers are in full bloom across the country these days.
24. Following the edict of John A. Logan, the graves at Arlington Cemetery were decorated for the first time on May 30, with more than five thousand people attending the ceremony. In 1873, New York became the first state in America to officially recognize this holiday. In 1890, it was recognized by all northern states, but southern states still tried to show their hostility, and commemorated their dead on other dates. This misunderstanding lasted about 50 years before the start of the First World War, then this day was proclaimed the day of honoring those killed in all wars.
25.Since 1971, when America was deeply involved in the Vietnam War, Memorial Day has officially become a national US holiday. Only then did the holiday get its current name and from Decoration Day became Memorial Day. Then the holiday was made "floating" - it began to be celebrated on the last Monday of May. This decision was not without controversy - groups of veterans were worried that the long weekend would distort the essence of the holiday and turn it into just a day of relaxation. Many organizations are still lobbying for a return to the May 30 celebration.
26. The holiday has its own traditions and rituals. On this day, American flags are lowered until noon, and after that they are raised up the flagpoles. In 2000, the US Congress passed a law requiring the entire country to honor the dead with a minute of silence at 3 pm.
27. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday.
28. Including 529.5 thousand during the Civil War, 405.4 thousand - World War II, 116.5 thousand - World War I, 58.2 thousand - Vietnam (1964-1973) and 36.6 thousand - Korean War (1950-1953).
29. Every day in the United States die about 1.8 thousand. War veterans, who are buried in 151 national cemeteries.
30. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day was celebrated almost throughout the country, and after the First World War, on the last Monday in May, they began to commemorate those who died in all armed conflicts with the participation of the United States.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, marking the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth is the portmanteau of June and the nineteenth. The day is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and is celebrated on June 19. It is also known as Emancipation Day or Independence Day in Juneteenth.
On January 1, 1863, then-President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring that all persons held as enslaved people in rebellious states would be released. More than 2.5 years after Lincoln's proclamation, many enslavers continued to hold their slaves captive by hiding this information from them and keeping them slaves for another harvest season, according to the Congressional Research Service.
But first, let’s remember some details about July 4th to move on to Junetheen.
What do Americans celebrate on July 4th?
July 4, 1776, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress at which the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
The congress, made up of delegates from the original 13 colonies in the United States, unanimously approved the document declaring independence from Britain.
The Continental Congress did not vote for independence until July 4. Twelve of the 13 colonies passed a resolution calling for freedom on July 2, 1776.
Many original signatories did not put their names on the Declaration of Independence until August 2, 1776.
The first celebrations of Independence Day
Some Americans began celebrating July 4, the year following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In a letter to his daughter, former President John Adams wrote that July 4, 1777, was celebrated in Philadelphia "with a celebration and ceremony appropriate to the occasion," according to the Library of Congress, USA Today reports.
But July 4 became widely celebrated by Americans after the war of 1812. Independence Day became the most crucial non-religious holiday for many Americans until the 1870s. Congress passed a law that turned Independence Day into a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson and four other members of the Second Continental Congress, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston, formed a committee in 1776 to draft a declaration, which would later go through dozens of amendments before being signed by 56 men.
But Jefferson is credited with writing the document we know today, which calls for "inalienable rights," including "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
However, the famous words of the declaration did not apply to all those in the thirteen colonies, such as enslaved people, indigenous peoples, and other groups.
Why are fireworks such an essential part of the holiday?
At the first celebration of the 4th of July in Philadelphia in 1777, the Americans fired their cannon 13 times in honor of the original 13 colonies. Thirteen fireworks were also fired into the city as part of the festivities.
Kate Haulman, an associate professor of history at the American University, said fireworks were part of a public holiday tradition in England, citing Guy Fawkes Day, which commemorates the obstruction of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Haulman called the early Independence Day celebrations "a continuation of previous types of political culture, but which became American."
Americans also celebrated with fireworks in the 21st century, with fireworks sales rising in 2020.
What is Juneteenth?
Just two weeks ago, Americans celebrated Juneteenth for the first time as a national holiday.
President Joe Biden signed the law on June 17 that makes Juneteenth or June 19 a new federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery.
Juneteenth, the official name of the federal holiday Juneteenth National Independence Day, also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marked annually on June 19 is celebrated on Saturday, writes Encyclopaedia Brit.
In 1863, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared free more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states.
However, it will be more than two years before the news reaches the African-Americans living in Texas. It was not until Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the people of the state finally learned that slavery had been abolished.
The formerly enslaved people immediately began to celebrate with prayers, songs, and dances.
The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth holidays were held in Texas. Initial celebrations included prayer meetings and religious music, and participants wore new clothes to represent their new freedom.
African Americans in other countries also celebrated the day for a few years, making it an annual tradition.
Holidays continued in the United States until the 21st century and usually include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, music, food, and dance festivals.
Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and several other states followed suit.
In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. The day is also celebrated outside the United States. Organizations in many countries use it to recognize the end of slavery and honor African Americans' culture and achievements.
Juneteenth's legacy
Newly released enslaved people from Texas celebrated the first Juneteenth in 1866, making it the oldest known end of slavery in the United States. Texans have been celebrating the day for over 150 years - my father, born in Houston in the 1940s, remembers celebrating the day in style when he was a child. However, Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, did not become an official holiday in Texas until 1979. It was another 11 years before another state, Florida, followed suit. These days, 49 states and the District of Columbia recognize the day, with Washington and Hawaii passing legislation to commemorate the significance of Juneteenth in April 2021. South Dakota remains abnormal.
What is the difference between Juneteenth and Independence Day?
Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day and Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Аmericans. It is also often seen celebrating African American culture.
Which four states do not celebrate Juneteenth?
Almost every American state recognizes the holiday that marks the end of slavery. Hawaii, North Dakota, and South Dakota are the states that have not yet set the day as a holiday.
Why is it called Juneteenth Freedom Day?
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Independence Day in Juneteenth. The name "Juneteenth" refers to the date of the holiday, combining the words "June" and "Zenith."
Why is Juneteenth an important day?
Juneteenth, or "Freedom Day," is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered "the longest African-American holiday" and has been called "America's Second Independence Day." On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General.
What are the colors for Juneteenth?
The official Juneteenth flag was red, white, and blue, indicating that all enslaved Americans and their descendants were Americans. However, many black communities have adopted the pan-African, red, black, and green flag. The colors represent the blood, the soil, and the prosperity of Africa and its people.
Which state was the last to free the enslaved people?
Mississippi becomes the last state to ratify the 13th Amendment, the official abolition of slavery.
What was the first state to free enslaved people?
In 1780, Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery when it adopted a statute that provided for the freedom of every enslaved person born after its promulgation (once that individual reached the age of majority). Massachusetts was the first to abolish slavery once and for all by court order in 1783.
Is Juneteenth called Independence Day?
The term Juneteenth is a mixture of the words June and XIX. The holiday was also called Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day. Often celebrated at first with picnics and church speeches, the holiday spread across the country and internationally as black Texans moved elsewhere.
How do you explain Juneteenth to a child?
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States. The name Juneteenth is a combination of the words June and XIX. The day is also called Emancipation Day and Freedom Day.
What did the enslaved people eat?
Weekly rations — usually cornmeal, lard, some meat, molasses, peas, greens, and flour — were distributed every Saturday. Vegetable areas or gardens, if the owner allows them, provide fresh produce to be added to the rations. In the enslaved people's huts, morning meals were prepared and eaten at dawn.
What are you wearing on Juneteenth?
In celebration of the first Juneteenth, the freed people found their freedom to shed the clothes associated with their life as enslaved people. ... A common theme is dressing in red, white, and blue to highlight the "Independence Day for people of color" holiday atmosphere.
What traditional food is served on Juneteenth?
You can't go wrong with southern classics, such as crispy and golden fried chicken and smoked greens. And, of course, a large Cajun gumbo pot with chicken and sausage andouille or red Creole-style jambalaya loaded with chicken, sausage, and shrimp can serve as the main event.
Which companies comply with Juneteenth?
Before Juneteenth became a federal holiday this week, hundreds of companies have already marked the day by recognizing the release of enslaved people after the Civil War. To name a few, Adobe, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Nike, Google, Quicken Loans, Spotify, Target, and Uber launched Juneteenth last year.
Is there a Juneteenth flag?
That flag with a star bursting in the middle is the Juneteenth flag, a symbolic representation of the end of slavery in the United States. The flag is the work of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Foundation for the Celebration of Youth (NJCF).
Is there still legal slavery in Texas?
Section 9 of the General Provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, ratified in 1836, again legalized slavery in Texas and defined the status of enslaved people and people of color in the Republic of Texas.
Mark Twain, aka Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Florida, November 30, 1835 - Redding, April 21, 1910), was an American writer, humorist, aphorist, and professor of some of the most famous masterpieces of nineteenth-century American literature called The Adventures. Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn have entered the collective imagination and have had numerous television and film transpositions.
He is considered one of the essential American stars of his day: William Faulkner wrote that he was "the first truly American writer."
Mark Twain quotes
Twain had to work from an early age as an orphaned father and began his career as a journalist and then as a humorous storyteller, eventually becoming troubled after some personal events (such as the death of a brother and his wife). So, two of his three adult daughters and his dear friend Henry Rogers, who happened almost during the writer's difficult old age), a severe and irreverent chronicler of vanities, take a look at all the hypocrisy and human cruelty, as well as a critic of religions, with a background of ironic pessimism and misanthropy.
In the middle of his career, together with Huckleberry Finn, he combined fine humor, solid fiction, and social criticism at a level unmatched in the vast medium of American literature.
1. A man cannot feel good if he is not in harmony with himself.
2. The right word can be effective, but no word has ever been as effective as a break at the right time.
3. Climate is what we expect. The weather is what we get.
4. You can't let your eyes down if your imagination doesn't focus well.
5. It is better to keep quiet and let others think you are a fool than to speak up and dispel any doubts.
6. If in doubt, tell the truth.
7. An Englishman is the person who does things because they have been done before, while the American does them so that no one has done them before.
8. When you realize you are on the side of the majority, it is time for reform.
9. Dance as if no one sees you; love as if you were never hurt; sing as if no one could hear you; live as if you were the only man on earth.
10. I went through terrible moments in my life. Some of them even happened.
Samuel Clemens was born in Florida and raised in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Jane (born Lampton, 1803-1890), a native of Kentucky, and John Marshall Clemens (1798-1847), a Virginia by birth. His parents met when his father moved to Missouri and married a few years later in 1823. He was the sixth of seven children, but only three of them survived as children: his brother Orion (1825-1897). Henry (1838-1858) died in a boat explosion with Twain and Pamela (1827-1904).
His sister Margaret (1833-1839) died at three, and his brother Benjamin (1832-1842) died three years later. Another brother, Pleasant (1828-1829), died at the age of six months. Twain was born two weeks after Halley's closest comet to Earth, a fact he will often remember. When he was four years old, his family moved to Hannibal, a port city on the Mississippi River, which inspired him with Tom Sawyer and the fictional town of Huckleberry Finn, St. Petersburg.
Missouri was a slave state, and young Twain was familiar with the institution of slavery, a subject he would later explore in his writing. Twain's father, John, practiced as a lawyer and judge. In 1847, when Twain was 11 years old, his father died of pneumonia. The following year, Samuel became an apprentice in a printing press. In 1851 he began working as a printer and contributing humorous articles for the Hannibal Journal, a newspaper founded by his brother Orion. At 18, he left Hannibal to work in New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Cincinnati.
11. It's easier not to get involved than to get out of the game.
12. Each is a moon with a dark side, which no one shows.
13. The New Year is an innocent annual event, with no apparent benefit to anyone, except to be a reason for the promiscuous fun, friendly appellation, and free promises.
14. In Paris, everyone looked at me strangely when I spoke to them in French. I never managed to get those bastards to understand their language.
15. Journalists - people who think about the profession they should have learned all their lives.
16. If people learned to walk and speak as they were taught to read and write, everyone would be lame and stuttered.
17. I am opposed to the position of millionaires, but it would be dangerous to be offered that position.
18. Honesty is the best policy when it brings you financial gain.
19. You can't rely on your eyes when your imagination goes crazy.
20. A man with a new idea is eccentric until his concept succeeds.
21. Plan your future carefully, because you will spend the rest of your life there.
Twain's most significant contribution to American literature is often considered the picaresque novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), followed by The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a children's book. Ernest Hemingway said: “All modern American literature comes from a book by Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn. (...) All American writings derive from this. There was nothing before. Nothing so good has ever been so far. "Famous are the fictional historian The Prince and the Poor, an American in King Arthur's court (humorous science fiction example), and the natural, autobiographical Life of Mississippi. Twain was a master in translating everyday conversation, creating and disseminating specific American literature, and constructing American themes and expressive languages. Twain was also famous for his aphorisms; one of his typical paradoxes reads: "If your grandfather had no children and your father none, it is pretty unlikely that you will have one. "
22. What are the appropriate proportions of a maxim? A minimum of sounds for maximum meaning.
23. All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; success is sure.
24. He who does not read good books is not superior to him who cannot read them.
25. There are two types of people: those who do things and those who claim to do something.
26. The human species has an effective weapon: it is laughter.
27. Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with higher education.
28. We have a legal system that is superior to any such system in the world; its effectiveness is tested only by the difficulty of finding twelve people every day who know nothing and cannot read.
29. Be very careful when reading health books. You could die from a typo.
30. Forgiveness is the scent of violet leaves on the heel that crushed it.
31. I learned a lot of things, so now I have a solid culture. But at first, I didn't have one. At first,t I was ignorant. I felt humiliated because I could never be on stage when the water was flowing, even though I was just eyes and ears. But now I don't care. I did a lot of experiments until I found out that the water only flows upwards in the dark. It's floating in the night. I know this because the pond never empties. And I put my hand in the fire because it would be empty if the water didn't come back at night. It is best to prove things through live experiences. Then you know, from here on out! As long as you depend on suspicions, assumptions, and assumptions, you will never become a man of culture.
32. I have never exercised except for sleep and relaxation.
33. It takes your enemy and your friend together to break your heart: first, to slander you, second, to come and tell you.
34. Man is more complex than a prejudice!
35. The descendants of the rich: pride, vanity, ostentation, arrogance, tyranny.
36. We can defend ourselves against temptations but are too cowardly to do so.
37. Live, love your heart, and smell the flowers.
38. Wrinkles should only show where the smiles were.
39. There is no time; life is so short for quarrels, apologies, jealousy, repro, and aches. It's just time for love and only a moment for her.
40. This new creature with long hair is confusing to me. He always walks me around and follows me. I wouldn't say I like it because I'm not used to society. It was better to stay with the other animals… Today is cloudy weather; the wind is blowing from the east. I think the rain will come on us… "We?" Where else did he get that word? Ah, I remember: the new creature always says so.
41. When you seek to fish for love, set your heart as your bait, not your brain.
42. I vehemently disapprove of duels. If a man provoked me, I would carefully take him by the arm, lead him to a quiet place, and kill him there.
43. Through trials, we can learn to endure adversity. Of other people, obviously.
44. The bed is the most dangerous place in the world: 99% of people die in it.
45. When a teacher calls a student by his full name, that means trouble.
46. There are many ways to resist temptation, but cowardice is safest.
47. If our vote could change anything, no one would let us vote.
48. And The turkey is consideredeacock, but no one cares.
49. When even the brightest mind of our world has been drawn from childhood into a superstition of every kind, that mind will never be able, in adulthood, to examine honestly, without passion, and conscientiously, any evidence. Or a circumstance that would seem to question the validity of that superstition. I doubt I could do it myself.
50. I have higher standards and principles than George Washington. He couldn't lie. I can, but I don't want to.
51. Don't think I'm angry that I swear. I swear all day without being a little sore.
52. Truth is stranger than fiction.
53. Good things come to those who wait for them and do not die in the meantime.
54. Seek love with the heart, not with the head.
55. Religion consists of a set of things in which the commoner has the impression that he believes and of which he would like to be sure.
56. Etiquette demands our admiration for the human race.
57. The fear of life causes the fear of death. A man who lives to the fullest is ready to die anytime.
58. Censorship means telling a man that he can't get a steak just because a baby can't chew it.
59. Consumed in moderation, water cannot hurt!
60. I would like to understand me on the moon ?! Not because I get rid of people, How much… water.
61. Pessimism is just the name that bold people give to wisdom.
62. There is nothing sadder than a young pessimist.
63. I don't give a damn about a man who can say a word in one direction.
64. With a human memory, amazing things can be done if you direct it to a single field of activity.
65. I like criticism, but let it be my way.
66. Do something you don't want to do every day; it's the golden rule if you want to get used to doing your duty without suffering.
67. Time heals wounds, but he's a miserable beautician.
68. People are an eternal problem!
69. I wouldn't say I like to dedicate myself to heaven or hell; I have friends in both locations.
70. The older we get, the greater the astonishment when we see how much ignorance dwells in us without tearing our clothes.
71. I did not attend the funeral but sent them a letter stating that I agreed with her.
72. Animals are best friends. They do not ask questions or criticize.
73. The citizen who considers that the political clothes of his community have worn out and yet keeps silent and does not agitate to give him a new garment - an unfaithful citizen, a traitor.
74. Prosperity is the best defender of principles.
75. Although I have 40 years of experience in the human potluck and vanity field, I have not seen anything resembling the insensibility and self-admiration of this vulgar bastard and incomparable ignorance.
76. Life is straightforward if we think we are all crazy.
77. April 1 is the day that reminds us of how we are in the other 364 days of the year.
78. Do not part with illusions. If they disappear, you will continue to exist but cease to live.
79. The parliamentarian is only an ordinary criminal who makes laws while not in prison for any common law crime.
80. The radical of one period is the conservative of the next. The extreme comes with new visions. Once they fade into importance, the Conservative adopts them.
81. February is the most dangerous month for stock market speculation. The others are January, March, May, July, August, December, October, November, April, June, and September.
82. The journey is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, so many of our people, are in great need of it. Broad, generous, charitable visions of people and things cannot be obtained by vegetating in a small corner of the earth all one's life.
83. Mental and intelligent people are just like any other human being. They carefully and courteously hide their private opinions from others, giving the world only fictitious things.
84. Kings and kingdoms were as numerous in Britain as they had been in Palestine in the days of Joshua when people were forced to sleep with their knees in their mouths because they could not lie down without a passport.
85. There are three things a woman can do out of nothing: a hat, a salad, and a quarrel between husbands.
86. Most people are annoyed by those passages in Scripture that they don't understand, but the courses that bother me are the ones I know.
87. You can be careless with your clothes if that's what you want, but be careful with your soul.
88. The secret to success is to make your vacation.
89. The constitution protects the right to stupidity. This is a guarantee of the free development of the personality.
90. I'm tired of the country where you can't find a crane!
91. I am a sublime naive. Consequently, they are the work of the Lord, and all His creations must be treated with respect.
92. You may experience pain alone but must share the joy of knowing it to the fullest with someone.
93. Prejudice always distorts people's thoughts, feelings, and opinions.
94. Small people have a habit of discouraging you, but big people know how to make you feel that you can too.
95. Fiction must remain within the scope of possibilities. But the truth is not.
96. Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.
97. Get the facts first; then, you can deform them as you wish.
98. Good friends, good books, and a sleeping conscience: this is the ideal life.
99. Sadness can handle itself, but to be itself, joy needs to be shared with someone.
100. Honesty is the best policy; when it comes to money.
Europe may be as beautiful as it wants to be, but America has a special charm. Maybe movie propaganda worked too well (that's probably a factor). Maybe we, as a people, have dreamed too much about the arrival of the Americans. It is certain that for Eastern Europe, America is beautiful and must be seen at least once in its life.
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But the truth is, we can't give that answer about life in America that many people expect to receive. Because no one can define life in a country as large and diverse as America. It's like an American asking you what life is like in Europe. The answer differs a lot depending on the area where you live. Just as you can't compare life in Romania with life in Germany or life in Sweden with life in Italy, you can't give a general answer about life in America.
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Each state is so different that the experience can be completely different in one city than another. Even in California, where we live, the experience is completely different in Silicon Valley than in Los Angeles.
So we can't say what life is like in America, I can only say what life is like here. And I'm sure every person who moves to the United States sees things differently, in terms of life experience so far.
Living in America has its ups and downs, just like living in any other country. For us, there are more pluses than minuses and that's why we decided to stay here. But we are not going to stay here forever.
Favorable working and living conditions, high economic indicators and advanced technology attract millions of visitors to America every year in search of a fabulous life. Many people remain illegal in the country. Their lives are difficult and even dangerous, because illegal immigrants lose all the opportunities and social benefits necessary for life.
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While Americans and green card holders can live, taking advantage of every opportunity in the social and civil rights category. There is no social difference between Native Americans and residents, they are equal and have the same rights and civic duty.
In terms of living standards, the United States is the country with the highest rates. The conclusions about quality are made based on the facts about the salaries of specialists, working conditions, benefits and social guarantees, medical care, life expectancy, quality of education, etc. But, as in any situation, in addition to the positive ones, there are always negative aspects.
In order to assess the standard of living in a given country, those factors that sufficiently meet the different needs of the population are taken into account. The higher the quality indicators of social security, the quality of housing and utilities, the more stable wages and the diversity of the cultural environment and services, the higher the quality of living.
The United States is a leader in population growth. This is primarily due to the fact that life in the United States is associated with comfortable conditions and excellent health care. But the main population growth, of course, is immigration.
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The unemployment rate is considered low, but these figures are unequal. In New York, this figure is very high, because the difference between rich and poor is impressive. The presence of higher education and experience plays a crucial role in employment.
The more prestigious the education and the profession, the higher and more stable the income. Good specialists are appreciated here and do not have to worry that they will be fired suddenly. Managers, lawyers, doctors and TV presenters have the highest incomes. That is, representatives of those professions that are associated with the social and entertainment sphere.
The state welcomes and supports private business in every way possible, and the consumer market is widely represented, so that everyone can find a niche in the business sector. At the same time, even ordinary people with regular vacancies earn quite well.
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Prices for education in educational institutions are quite affordable, but the more prestigious the institution, the higher the cost. The tuition fee for higher education fluctuates in the range of tens of thousands of dollars a year. To obtain a specialized degree, it is enough to study, both at college and at university.
Education in the United States is also open to foreigners; there are a lot of programs for them, including exchange programs. Therefore, anyone who wants to stay in this country can live in America and get an education there.
The food here is of excellent quality and at affordable prices. Good and tasty food can be afforded by people with almost any income. However, food in restaurants is much more expensive. The availability of the products is due to the fact that the state supports the farms in all possible ways. For people who want to dedicate their lives to working the land and farming, there are profitable government programs.
America is also famous for its affordable and nutritious fast food. As a result, many Americans are overweight.
An important condition for living comfortably in the United States is insurance, which is very common in the country as a mandatory and recommended service. Insurance covers life and health, then movable and immovable property.
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In large offices, the employer provides health insurance for their employees. This is how you care about your employees. And especially prestigious corporations offer insurance not only for their employees but also for their families. Small companies also protect their employees by offering them discounted insurance.
For the poor in the country there is absolutely free insurance. Children under 19 and people of retirement age after 65 fall into the category of state social insurance. The Medicare program is designed specifically for the elderly, which includes medical consultations and outpatient care. Thus, in America, they care for those who have lived in the country for many years, working conscientiously for the good of the state.
In fact, the main features of American nationals are friendship with strangers and ease of communication. These people are instructed to be polite to their guests, and when they answer the standard question, "Do you like it here?" Ask anywhere in Europe, they will follow the rule: “If you can't say something good, you better not. to answer at all ”. And, therefore, the standards of honesty that other nations profess, Americans interpret in their own way, considering such "honesty" as a sign of rudeness.
Usually, in America, people move freely both geographically and socially. They easily get to know each other and make new friends. True, most American homes are still separated by a fence. And even such invisible barriers, such as the lawn, are properly perceived and respected: one can have a friendly relationship with a neighbor in a home and, at the same time, not show interest in his business. And although this dividing line is very thin, it still exists as a border.
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In the United States, the 4th of July is celebrated as Independence Day. For Americans, Independence Day is a family holiday.
Americans celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and hot dog food contests.
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On July 4, one of the most popular and important festivals in the country is celebrated: Independence Day. It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, with which the United States ceased to be a British colony.
Parades are held in the big cities on this day, and various events are organized. Plus, you can't miss the fireworks. It is a national holiday.
On this day, all over the 50 American states and wherever they are in the world, Americans celebrate with great pomp through fireworks, parades, hot dog food contests, baseball games, and family reunions with barbeque, popcorn, lots of beer, and coke.
Activities associated with this day include watermelon and hot dog food competitions and sporting events such as baseball games, 3-legged races, swimming activities, and other games.
Independence Day is a patriotic holiday to celebrate the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to express their support for their country's history, heritage, and people. This day marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, ratified by Congress on July 4, 1776. The thirteen colonies of Great Britain in North America declared independence from the United Kingdom.
Many display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Many communities play fireworks, which are often accompanied by patriotic music. The most impressive fireworks are televised.
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Freedom, like a statue and a symbol, is back in vogue
The Statue of Liberty is located on the small island of Liberty in New York Harbor, a short distance from Ellis Island - the arrival point of more than 12 million people in the United States, and is a welcome symbol for everyone, Americans, visitors, and immigrants.
Miss Liberty, offered to the Americans by the French people on July 4, 1884, was inaugurated on October 28, 1886. The then-president, Grover Cleveland, accepted the statue on behalf of the American people, saying, "We will never forget that freedom has made the house here, and we will not neglect its altar ''.
In 1924, the Statue of Liberty was declared a national monument. In 1984, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List for the Declaration of Freedom, Peace, Human Rights, and Democracy that this masterpiece of the human spirit makes.
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Hitting the beach on July 4th is as quaint as San Diego as anything else. San Diego County has 76 miles of coastline, and most of it is accessible by the sea. While any beach is good in most people's minds, some are especially special, whether for landscape (geographical and human), surfing, or sand. Choose your favorite on July 4th.
San Diego is getting ready for a July 4th picnic. Let's face it, with any climate we have, almost any outdoor place is a good place to have a picnic, maybe even start with your yard or neighborhood park. Does San Diego have so many options for a good picnic set that the choice is a purely subjective matter of what you feel: A place with a playground? Beach? Balboa Park? Here are some suggestions.
If competing with the crowds isn't your thing during the July 4th holidays, you may want to take the fishing pole and go to one of the many lakes in San Diego County. San Diego has a long fishing tradition, including a long-gone former cannon fleet. At the same time, most associate fishing with deep-sea fishing, San Diego County has a freshwater lake system ideal for all anglers. Although the trout can be stuck at the right time, the bass of the sea is king here.
As you reach the beaches during the Fourth of July, you might want to venture out to one of our fishing boats along the coast. Have you ever been to one of the San Diego DJs and seen people fishing on their own? Have you ever wanted to try it yourself but weren't sure about this practice? Here are some descriptions and tips about fishing in San Diego.
July 4th is a favorite time for many San Diegans to go camping. And the best part is that you don't even have to leave the area right away. San Diego's outdoor beauty makes it a perfect region for camping. What makes it even more unique is that you don't have to venture further than just a few minutes from the city center to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it's the perfect beachfront beach or located at the foot of the mountains, camping in San Diego can be a very "city" thing.
Typically, the San Diego County Fair ends with a bang on July 4th (give or take a day) with a dazzling fireworks show. And the days leading up to Independence Day are the last chances to get organized for this special event, especially since many people have days off on vacation. So why not celebrate the fourth thing to do with something American like an apple pie by hitting the county fair, right?
You may have friends or relatives visiting you on July 4th, so why not show off your city by visiting one of San Diego's favorite amusement parks? Summertime is an excellent time in San Diego, especially for families. There is no shortage of things for both parents and children to enjoy, whether you are visiting from outside the city or as a resident. Whether it's San Diego Zoo, Sea World, or Belmont Park, July 4th is a great time to play tourist.
When you think of California wine, you naturally think of the Napa wine region of Northern California. Then think of the Central Coast wine country around Santa Barbara. And when you think of Southern California wine, you think of the nearby Temecula wine country. But did you know that San Diego County has its winery community, making its hand-made wines? Check them out during the July 4th holiday.
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The ideals of individual liberty contained in the Declaration had already been expressed over time by great thinkers, from Aristotle and John Lock to St. Thomas Aquinas.
Thomas Jefferson, the author of the draft Declaration, set out his philosophy as a list of complaints against the Kingdom of Great Britain. Under the leadership of King George II, to justify severing ties between the colonies and the motherland.
The first cause of dissatisfaction was the overpaid taxes paid to the British Kingdom, called "unrepresented taxes," because the members of the colonies had no right of representation in the British Parliament.
To control a possible rebellion of the colonies, King George II sent troops to American soil, and the settlers mobilized. Thus, the battle of Concorde on April 19, 1775, marked the unofficial beginning of the War of Independence.
On June 7, 1776, at the Continental Congress held at Pennsylvania State House, Richard Henry Lee made the most explicit call for independence by reading the resolution.
Above all, Americans celebrate this day to show their gratitude for the freedom and rights that the first generation of many Americans today fought for. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument associated with Independence Day.
The Statue of Liberty is located on the small island of Liberty in New York City Harbor, a short distance from Ellis Island. This island is home to more than 12 million people in the United States and is a welcome symbol for everyone, Americans, visitors, and immigrants.
Miss Liberty, offered to the Americans by the French people on July 4, 1884, was inaugurated on October 28, 1886. The then-president, Grover Cleveland, accepted the statue on behalf of the American people, saying, "We will never forget that freedom has made the house here, and we will not neglect its altar ''.
In 1924, the Statue of Liberty was declared a national monument. In 1984, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List for the Declaration of Freedom, Peace, Human Rights, and Democracy that this masterpiece of the human spirit makes.
The torch she holds in her right hand, Miss Liberty, symbolizes the freedom that illuminates the world, and the chain at the foot of the monument is a symbol of liberation from slavery. On the tablet in the hands of the statue is written, with Roman numerals, July 4, 1776, the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Today marks 133 years since the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty and 243 years since the Declaration of Independence.
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