Melissa Cooper, a History Teacher at Senioritis.io

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Tragic Tale of Bataan Death March – Remembering the Atrocities of War and the Bravery of its Survivors

Bataan Death March The forcible transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of 60,000-80,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war from Saysain Point, Bagac, Bataan and Mariveles to...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Understanding the Geneva Conventions: International Humanitarian Laws for Protecting Civilians and Prisoners of War

Geneva Convention Four treaties, and three additional protocols, that establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war. The Geneva Conventions are a set of international agreements...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Navajo Code Talkers: An Ingenious Technique Crucial to US Victory in WWII

Navajo Code Talkers A person employed by the military during wartime to use a little-known language as a means of secret communication. The Navajo Code Talkers were...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Brave Legacy of the Nisei Regiment: Japanese American Soldiers’ Sacrifices in WWII

Nisei Regiment First generation Japanese-Americans. The Nisei Regiment was a US Army infantry regiment consisting of Japanese American soldiers during World War II. “Nisei” refers to second-generation...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Understanding the Power and Controversies of the Atomic Bomb

Atomic bomb The U.S. used this on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The atomic bomb is a powerful weapon of mass destruction that releases a huge amount of energy...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Inspiring Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen: African-American Pilots Who Defied Discrimination in WWII

Tuskegee Airmen They formed the 332d Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Learn about the life and legacy of Harry Truman, 33rd President of the United States

Harry Truman 33rd president of the United States. Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He took office following...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Explore the Legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America’s Respected and Influential President

Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd president of the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was an American statesman and politician who served as the 32nd President of the...