Danielle Belton

Professional History Twitter for Hist 125 @ GMU

[Danielle Belton @dbelton2018]

Unlike Christmas, Hanukkah isn't on the same day every year. The Jewish calendar isn't the calculated the same way as the Gregorian calendar, it is a lunisolar calendar. Hanukkah usually falls between November and December every year #HIST125005F18

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Certain foods eaten on Hanukkah are fried, to acknowledge the miracle of the oil. Some traditional favorites are Latkes (fried potato pancakes), kugel (noodle or potato casserole) and jelly doughnuts. #HIST125005F18

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Today is the first day of Hannukkah, and a candle is lit in remembrance of the miraculous event. An event where a small amount of oil meant for only one night, lasted for eight whole days. #HIST125005F18

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Factory workers for Forever 21 can produce up to 700 shirts that cost the company $6 each to make, and sometimes only receive up to $3.42 an hour for their work. Such accusations were made by workers in a Los Angeles factory in 2016 #HISt125005F18

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Clothing brands such as Forever 21, GAP, H&M, and Zara are among the least ethical clothing brands in the world right now. Workers for these companies are grossly underpaid, overworked, and are being put in hazardous working environments. #HIST125005F18

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The CMO of L brands, which Victoria's Secret is in, Ed Razek spoke to Vogue about how the models in Victoria's Secret fashion show "shouldn't be transexuals or plus sizes models." He claims that the show is supposed to be a fantasy and models are skinny shamed #HIST125005F18

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Was Marji's gifts from Turkey a positive or negative milestone in her relationship with her parent's relationship? Although it encouraged her freedom, did it give her the ideas to act out in school? #persepolisdisc #HIST125005F18

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If Neda Baba-Levy's death wouldn't have been discovered would Marji have rebelled at school, or even agreed to go to Austria? #HIST125005F18 #persepolisdisc

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Do you think Marji would still have such a strong opinion on social and political views if her family didn't have the type of privilege they did? #HIST125005F18 #persepolisdisc

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Neckties were created in the 17th century as a part of King Louis XIII’s uniform code for Croatian mercenaries. #HIST1250005F18

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In 1892, the U.S Rubber Company creates Keds. These shoes were the first shoes with rubber soles and a canvas body #HIST1250005F18

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In 1922 Dorthea Towles became the first black model to work in Paris, France. Additionally, in 1949 she was discovered by Christain Dior.

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Beverly Johnson became the first black model to grace the cover of American Vogue in 1974.

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Donyale Luna is, to most people, America's first black supermodel. She was first discovered in 1963 in her Catholic school uniform. She set the standard for black models everywhere when there wasn't anyone like her doing it. She made the legacy of a lifetime.

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Lesley Lawson, also known as Twiggy was the world's first supermodel. She was on the modeling scene in the swinging sixties in London. She was known for her thin build, big eyes, and androgynous look.

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In 2003, supermodel Tyra Banks produced a TV show called America's Next Top Model. The lens into the modeling world helped make modeling a more attainable career for many people. Her franchise has spread to many different countries around the world.

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Marilyn Monroe's iconic white gown from "The Seven Year Itch" was sold for $4.6 in 2011.

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The zipper was first introduced to the public in 1883 at the Chicago World's Fair. It didn't gain popularity until the early 1900s, slowly infiltrating the clothing industry.

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On July 5th, 1946, Louis Read unveiled his design for the bikini style swimsuit. He named it the "Atome" and marketed it as the world's smallest swimsuit.