Ivy League
Ivy League refers to eight long-established colleges and universities in the United States with prestigious academic and social reputations. Members of the Ivy League are:
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5. Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts;
6. University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia;
7. Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey;
Freedom and Rights
Freedom of the individual is considered one of the essential features of western civilization, which itself is sometimes called the Free World. This freedom is often expressed in terms of rights to do certain things or to be treated in a particular way. In Britain and the US the most basic rights include freedom of expression, of choice and of worship.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States and he is frequently referenced as a human rights icon today. King is recognized as a Saint by two Christian churches.
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Compared to the noisy city life, many Americans yearn for a free and unfettered life, every day is not very busy, very leisurely tranquil, and more fun displaying their nature. This is their dream life, but also their values.
8. Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
Columbia University in New York City
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York
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1. Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island;
2. Columbia University in New York City;
3. Cornell University in Ithaca, New York;
4. Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire;
The Civil Rights Movement
It refers to the national campaign by African-Americans in the U.S. for equal rights especially in the 1950s and 1960s. The campaign included boycotts, the actions of freedom riders, and in 1963 a march to Washington led by Martin Luther King.
Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut
Individual Retirement Account
Individual Retirement Account refers to a US government plan that allows people to put part of their income into special bank accounts. No tax has to be paid on this money until they retire. In fact, “ IRA” is used more often.
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire
Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey