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President Richard Nixon and Détente by Matthew Falch

The Watergate scandal is often the only thing that people remember from the Nixon presidency, but Nixon also played a key role in negotiations with the Soviet Union and the ensuing nuclear weapons treaties.  Falch examines how Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger negotiated with the Soviets during the era of Détente in addition to how Nixon used world events for his own political gain.

Matthew Falch graduated from Evangel University in 2009 with a degree in Social Studies Education. This paper was written for Dr. Luther Hall’s Historiography class in February of 2009. View PDF.

The Immigration Train: An Observation of Immigration Stages, Using Chinese Americans in California by Mandy Seielstad

Often referred to as a “melting pot,” the United States is a nation that represents many different ethnicities and races. Immigration has played a key role in the formation of the United States, and the State of California in particular has been shaped by Chinese immigrants. Seielstad presents a five-phase cyclical “Immigration Train” in order to trace the role of Chinese in California, in addition to how they were viewed, and in some cases oppressed, by the general public.

Mandy Seielstad completed her Pre-Law degree from Evangel University in 2008.  This paper was written for Seminar in History, taught by Dr. Luther Hall. View PDF.

Baseball's Origin: Discovering Truth Amid the Myth by Jared Clay

Baseball is often said to be America’s game, but what are the true origins of the game that is loved by so many Americans today? Jared Clay explores the history of baseball and sorts out fact from fiction about the beginnings of baseball and writes about how the different theories presented by historians relate to one another and the game itself.

Jared Clay is a 2008 Graduate of Evangel University. He graduated with a double major in Pre-Law and History and was the President of Evangel University’s Pre-Law Society. This paper was written for in November of 2007 for Seminar in History, taught by Dr. Luther Hall. View PDF.

From War Hero To American Terrorist: How Ruby Ridge and Waco Shaped Timothy McVeigh's Plans for Oklahoma City by Christopher Seay

Timothy McVeigh’s bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1995 shocked the nation and sparked an outcry against the unremorseful McVeigh. Seay traces McVeigh’s path to Oklahoma City from his days in the military serving during the Gulf War and explains how the tragic events of the stand-offs at Ruby Ridge, Idaho and Waco, Texas fueled McVeigh’s hatred for the American government.

Christopher Seay is a 2007 graduate of Evangel University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in History. This paper was written in November of 2007 for Dr. Luther Hall’s Historiography class. View PDF.

Slavery in Missouri by Virginia Dyer

The controversial issue of slavery tore America apart during the Civil War, and Missouri was no exception.  As the state which provoked the Missouri Compromise and played a key role in “Bleeding Kansas,” ideas about the ethics of slavery differed greatly among the citizens of Missouri. Virginia Dyer explores why the situation in Missouri was unique in comparison with other slave states and what can be learned from the stories of former slaves who lived in Missouri.

Virginia Dyer graduated from Evangel University with a bachelor’s degree in History in 2009.  While attending Evangel, Dyer served as the History Club President. This paper was written for Dr. Luther Hall’s Historiography class in March of 2009. View PDF.

Professor Dale Garrett's Article for Leadership Advance Online

Tying the Organization's Future to Strategic Foresight: Deal or No Deal? (pdf) Leadership Advance Online recently published an article by Assistant Professor Dale Garrett. LAO is a publication of Regent University’s School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship. Garrett is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Regent, Virginia Beach.

Students submit book reviews

Six students in the Fall 08 course 1800 American Christianity (HIST 465) recently had their book review submissions published through the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center's iFPHC Seen in Print Website.