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What impact did Walt Disney have on the 20th century?

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1) You mentioned that Walt Disney also contributed to the globalization of American culture. How exactly? Is there anything besides his characters?

2) Did Disney ever win any awards (Oscars, etc.) that were instrumental in history? Meaning, did any of his wins change the awards programs or make a statement? If so, which ones and how?

3) Is there any additional facts about Disney and his impact on history that are relevant from the attachments provided? If so, what is the major relevance?

4) In what ways could Disney be considered the most important person of the 20th Century?

5) What reasons would you give as to why people might not consider Disney to be the most important person of the 20th Century?

6) In what ways has Disney's innovations and imagineering contributed to U.S. history?

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This solution discusses the genius of Walt Disney and the impact he had on the 20th century. It also considers how he was influential in spreading American culture around the globe as well as the political impact he had.

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1) You mentioned that Walt Disney also contributed to the globalization of American culture. How exactly? Is there anything besides his characters?
I impacted the globalization of American culture mostly through his characters. It is true that he testified in hearings regarding Communism in the entertainment industry. Though these meetings were sensational at the time it is hard to regard them as important in American History.

2) Did Disney ever win any awards (Oscars, etc.) that were instrumental in history? Meaning, did any of his wins change the awards programs or make a statement? If so, which ones and how?
Disney had numerous Oscar awards and many more nominations. What is interesting to me is that many of his Oscar awards were for nature documentaries rather than for cartoons. ...

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