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- 2161: Martin Luther King & Malcom X
- Martin Luther King & Malcom X During the past century America has faced many problems in society. But one problem that is here and continues to grow is racism. It has made a big impact on Americans and our country. Two main black leaders that evolved because of racism were Martin Luther King and Malcom X. Although these men shared some similarities, they also had a lot of differences ...
- 2162: George Washington: Summoned By A Country; One Man Stood Strong
- ... drive the French back out of the Ohio Valley. George, still yearning for military action, volunteered to join Braddock's staff as an aid. With his vast experience in wilderness fighting, Washington was considered a big asset by Braddock. George was glad to leave his beloved Mount Vernon, he had fallen in love with his best friend's wife, Sally Fairfax. He thought leaving would take his mind off of her ...
- 2163: The Life and Accomplishments of John F Kennedy
- ... a speech. He said there are three great ideas, or "myths," in our domestic affairs that may prevent effective action: (1) that the federal debt is too large; (2) that the federal government is too big; and (3) that business cannot place its confidence in his administration. The President aided business by increasing tax benefits for companies investing in new equipment. In 1963, he proposed a $10 billion tax cut, which ...
- 2164: Thomas Jefferson
- ... as Washington of out door sports. He was seventeen years old when he entered college and was one of the "gawkiest" students. He was tall, growing fast, raw-boned, with prominent chin and cheek bones, big hands and feet, sandy-haired and freckled. His mind broadened and expanded fast under the tutelage of Dr. William Small, a Scotchman and the professor of mathematics, who made young Jefferson his companion in his ...
- 2165: Mohandas Gandhi and His Life
- ... had meant for the people to use ahmisa (non-violence) methods in their protests, but they protested violently in some places, and that lead to the killing of 400 Indians. By 1920, Gandhi was a big influence on the people. Gandhi called for a boycott on British goods and services. Thousands of Indians lined up to be taken to jail, hoping to clog the system. The movement was mostly a success ...
- 2166: Andrew Jackson
- ... a reckless spirit and flaring temper, even as a youth. To further emphasize these negative traits, he was poorly educated and only interested in warlike activities. Other factors contributed to his irritability, such as "the big itch" (a skin disease he had in youth). Also, he tended to slobber, which made him humiliated and extremely sensitive to criticism. All these childhood factors added up and left Andrew Jackson as a touchy ...
- 2167: The Life of Sid Vicious
- ... teaching himself the bass. He sort of learned, and got the spot as bass player mostly because of how horrible he sounded. The Sex Pistols was the summit of Sid Vicious' life. They had a big U.K. tour and a 12-day U.S. tour. They became more and more famous, and by the time they came to the United States for their tour, so many people had heard about ...
- 2168: J.P. Morgan
- ... signed a contract to supply gold to the United States Treasury propelling him into the headlines (Wheeler 3). The mid to late 19th century was a period of expansion in the American industry and in big business corporations. Through his leadership, Morgan salvaged America's financial systems several times during his lifetime. In the railroad industry, he was known as the great arbiter, saving several railroads with his successful reorganizations. In ...
- 2169: The Baseball Life of Babe Ruth
- ... World Series he batted a low average of .118. Everybody liked Ruth, including players on rival teams. He was a happy man who invited the affection of others. In many ways, he was like a big child, innocent and full of joy, playing the games he loved. Ruth's most publicized young pal was Johnny Sylvester, an 11 year old boy who was bedridden with a bone disease brought on by ...
- 2170: WEB DuBois's Influence on Literature and People
- ... been our fault. Rather we have been the blamed and blamed ourselves for this lack of "economic progress", as it is called. We are rather ashamed that we have not developed more millionaires and more big business. (Paschal 154) DuBois believed that assimilation was the best means of treating discrimination against blacks in the 1920's. Education was a key to a diverse and cultural society. DuBois being a well-respected ...
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