Why do you think congress can propose amendments but not ratify them?

The amendments are intended to fix problems and make it illegal for anyone to do what the amendment declares illegal like slavery. To ratify an amendment would be to chathe an amendment, but amendments were.made to fix problems you can't fix something that had already been fixed.

ghana achieved independence peacefully, while algeria gained independence through an armed struggle.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]