What does Penny von Eschen’s Satchmo Blows up the World tell the reader about the challenges to U.S. cultural diplomacy during the Cold War? In answering this question also address whether or not jazz diplomacy accomplished the goal intended by its creators and other advocates of U.S. cultural diplomacy. If so, then how? If not, then why not?

This is an analytical essay,
In no more than four (4) articulate and typewritten (12-point font, double-spaced, and numbered) pages, answer the prompt below. Your sources must be properly cited and included in a reference section at the end of the paper. (The reference section does not count against the page limit.)

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What does Penny von Eschen’s Satchmo Blows up the World tell the reader about the challenges to U.S. cultural diplomacy during the Cold War? In answering this question also address whether or not jazz diplomacy accomplished the goal intended by its creators and other advocates of U.S. cultural diplomacy. If so, then how? If not, then why not?

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This is intended to be an analytical essay and it will be evaluated in terms of organization, clarity of argument, and conceptual rigor. You must be specific without sacrificing the limited space you have in this 4 page assignment. Remember that a carefully constructed and well thought-out thesis statement is essential to any successful written communication. Take the time to carefully craft your opening paragraph and be sure the rest of the essay supports the ideas communicated in this all important paragraph. Please review the General Writing Guidelines for this course.

You must properly cite any and all source material you utilize and, as with any university-level writing assignment, it is expected that you will adhere to proper standards of English grammar. When an assignment is submitted, it is expected that it has been properly proofread, edited, and spell-checked. Be sure to refer to the General Writing Guidelines for this course and pay particular attention to avoiding the following mistakes:

Misspellings
Improper/inconsistent use of tense
Improper use of the possessive
Homophone confusion
Use of contractions
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Consistently vague or unclear sentences
Improper capitalization
Your ability to communicate your ideas is as important as the ideas themselves. Writing is a critical skill you will use throughout your life and you are expected to have already achieved a high degree of competency in this arena. If you feel you have deficiencies with respect to your writing, I strongly urge you to visit the University Writing Center for the necessary assistance prior to submitting an assignment.