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Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was seen as a dark spot in U.S. History, but it played a key role in my life when my Grandfather signed up to join. After being rejected, due to injuries received prior, he returned home, and decided that he would marry my grandmother, and also changed his mind on not having children, then later came my mom. -
Internet Launched
The first use of the internet was intended as a defence program. The initial creation doesn't exactly fit into my life, but it lead to the creation of public access, which lead to many different events in my life that have lead to who I am. -
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Internet made public
The internet is probably the largest cause of globalization. It has lead to connections all over the world, and it's vast uses have helped many people. For me personally, it's had a major effect. The internet was how my parents met. -
Born in Witchita
Born in Witchita, Ks.
Son of Mandy Barb
Older sister born two years previously,
Younger brother born three years later. -
9/11
The attack on the U.S. in 2001 lead to an increase in security in the U.S. The increase in security not only made travel safer, it possibly saved the life of my cousin, when it prevented a man from bringing a switchblade aboard his flight to New York four years after the attack, the man was already previously charged for assault, and if allowed on the flight, would have sat next to my cousin. -
Facebook launch
Facebook was a huge success, leading to mass connection all over the world. When my brother had moved away, Facebook was my only connection to him for a period of 11 months. As insignificant as a social media website can seem, the connections it lead to were much more important. -
iPhone Launch
The launch of the iPhone was a major event in globalization. It lead to an increase in popularity with many websites, and apps. It has a key role in the connections that people share internationally. It was through an iPhone, on facebook that my mom reconnected with my step-father. -
Obamacare
Obamacare was released to help those without medical insurance. When my brother was seriously injured at home, the medical act was one of the only advantages he had at the time, and allowed him to be treated at a reduced cost.