Reflection: Building Your Personal Website.

Building my personal website with WordPress was a great learning experience. I learned how to create pages, customize themes, and organize content to make a website look attractive and easy to navigate.

Although some tasks were challenging at first, practicing helped me become more comfortable with the platform. This project also allowed me to develop my creativity and understand the basics of website design and content management.

Overall, I enjoyed the experience because I gained useful skills that I can apply to future academic projects and my career in Systems Engineering.

Jun. 1974: Manhattan Bridge Tower, Brooklyn

Photographer: Dick Swanson

Brooklyn, a quintessential 19th-century American city, boasts great bridges linking it to Manhattan, bustling streets, and a mix of habitation and aesthetics. Its ‘worst’ neighbourhoods preserve some of America’s finest architecture, resisting demolition.

Jun. 1972: Teenager, Second Ward, El Paso

Photographer: Danny Lyon

In 1972, El Paso teenagers were shaped by U.S. cultural, political upheaval – the Vietnam War, civil rights, and Watergate. The city’s border location and rich, diverse history significantly influenced their daily experiences.

Aug. 1973: Tourists in Buggy, Silver Lake State Park

Photographer: Paul Sequeira

Around 1973, the park would have been known for its distinctive features and recreational opportunities, drawing visitors from across the state and beyond.

May 1972: Railroad and Transmission Lines, Salton Sea

Photographer: Charles O’Rear

By around 1972, this area was already embedded in a network of transportation and utility corridors that reflected both its historical significance and its attempts at economic development.

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