Hello to all who reads. My name is Cristina Reyes and my "Living History" interview was with a Clarke Central teacher, Mr. Henson.
1. "What would you say was the significance of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech?"
“I think it showed his leadership skills because it brought so many people together and it placed him as the leader of the Civil Rights movement.”
2. "The “I Have a Dream” speech has inspired many people today and has actually made many changes in our world. Do you think it will continue to do so in the future?"
“Definitely!” “Because its one of the most inspirational speeches in American history.”
3. "What did you think about the invention of the cell phone when you first heard about it?"
3. "What did you think about the invention of the cell phone when you first heard about it?"
“When the cell phone first came out I thought it was just gonna be a toy that everybody bought just to try to look important. People actually made fun of other people because it was so huge.”
4. "What do you remember when you first found out that President John F. Kennedy was killed?"
4. "What do you remember when you first found out that President John F. Kennedy was killed?"
“Well I was only a kid when it happened but I can tell you that it was one of those marker events that you just had to stop whatever you were doing because it was something big.”
5. "Did you think that by Jackie Robinson playing an all white sport it would change the relationships the whites and blacks had?"
5. "Did you think that by Jackie Robinson playing an all white sport it would change the relationships the whites and blacks had?"
“Absolutely.” “I think there was more significance to Robinson. He was abused a lot but he was strong and dealt with it.”
6. "Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American farm worker who founded the National Farm Workers Association and represented Hispanics and Latinos. Do you think anyone today is trying to continue what Chavez did?"
6. "Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American farm worker who founded the National Farm Workers Association and represented Hispanics and Latinos. Do you think anyone today is trying to continue what Chavez did?"
“Um, I’m not really sure. I’m not aware of anyone who is but it’ll be good for someone to step up and continue such legacy.”
7. "What did you think about the impeachment of Bill Clinton?"
7. "What did you think about the impeachment of Bill Clinton?"
“I thought it was a farce. A joke. To make it simple I though it was a waste of
time.”
8. "What were you doing when you first heard about the terrorists attack on 9/11? What were your first thoughts?"
“I was teaching a class. I stopped and turned on the TV exactly when the other plane hit. Right when I saw the second plane crash into the building I knew it was terrorism.”
9. "Were you supportive at all with the National Organization of Women?"
9. "Were you supportive at all with the National Organization of Women?"
“I was still very young at the time. But I would’ve definitely been
supportive.”
10. "How did you feel about the MLK assassination?"
“I was only a kid when this happened but I know it was a huge impact on
everyone else. I remember that there were a lot of riots after his death. But even though he had died he seemed to still be the leader of the Civil Rights movement.
