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- 2981: Albert Einstein 2
- ... and lasting impression on me." Later in his life as a kid, Einstein's uncle, Jacob, introduced him to mathematics and specifically, equations. School was an unpleasant experience for Einstein. He was disgusted by how war strategies were taught at school and he had disgust for the military discipline that then reigned in most German schools. The teachers weren't so happy about how Einstein was doing and once one of ... Citizen: In 1940 Einstein became a citizen of the United States, but chose to retain his Swiss citizenship. He made many contributions to peace during his life. In 1944 he made a contribution to the war effort by hand writing his 1905 paper on special relativity and putting it up for auction. It raised six million dollars, the manuscript today being in the Library of Congress. By 1949 Einstein was unwell ... and lasting impression on me." Later in his life as a kid, Einstein's uncle, Jacob, introduced him to mathematics and specifically, equations. School was an unpleasant experience for Einstein. He was disgusted by how war strategies were taught at school and he had disgust for the military discipline that then reigned in most German schools. The teachers weren't so happy about how Einstein was doing and once one ...
- 2982: A Study In Contrast The Views
- ... undyingly faithful part of Catherine’s lifestyle, not purely for the right of being a free woman, but because she is physically unable to be with the man, she loves. Catherine and Jake actually share war scars that their partners have a difficult time dealing with; this was a major issue of the time, as many people had to deal with death or disfigurement. Perhaps Brett and Catherine’s only obvious ... contentment to deceive themselves however, this reflects on how each generation shares at least some characteristics of the generation before. Though primarily diverse, the pre and post 1900 societies shared some of the issues surrounding war and revolution. This changing period in time showed the turn of a new generation of women whose labors and decisions became valuable through war. Through jobs like nursing, women like Catherine were able to experience a new feeling of purpose, and yet still retain the beliefs that gave them a feeling of safety. Consequently, the slow decline of ...
- 2983: Comparing Hitler And Stalin In Their Rise To Power
- Comparing Hitler And Stalin In Their Rise To Power During the period leading up to World War II, there were two men who were on opposing sides, the men were Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin. These men were each triumphant in their rise to power in their countries and they were very ... that what they were saying was the absolute truth. Using this power, they would get people to do anything for them, which proves their amorality. Since their countries were still trying to recover from World War I, they desired to restore the power back in to their countries. These three reasons will prove that Hitler and Stalin were similar in many ways. The names Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin are synonymous ... further themselves. With Hitler and Stalin being such amoral people and willing to do anything, they would do what they could to benefit their countries. Each of their countries had suffered great losses in World War I and were still trying to recover when they came into power. Restoring the power back into their countries was of great importance to both men. After World War I, Russia had 9,150, ...
- 2984: Adilf Hitler
- ... night of broken glass". Jewish stores and houses were attacked, synagogues burned, and many Jews were sent to concentration camps. During this time, there were a few countries that would accept Jews. Hitler launched World War 2 by marching into Poland in 1939. Most of Western Europe then fell into the Führer (Hitler), who had personal command of the troops. Germany invaded the soviet Union in 1941, but Hitler, Crazed with ... power, had lost his military judgement. His failure to Capture Stalingrad, 1942 - 1943, was the turning point; unable to cope with defeat, he refused to recognize it or negotiate for peace. As the tide of war turned against him, his mass annhiliation of Jews, socialists, gypsies, and others was excelerated. After the Second World War had began in 1939, the Nazi's dropped all restrictions they had previously made towards the systematic murder of all Jews. In countries such as Europe, steps were made for Jews to follow in ...
- 2985: Gregory
- ... liberation from British domination continues for every cypriot living in Cyprus at around this time. This story Gregory by Panos Ionnides is the direct result of Ionnides' first-hand experience as a soldier during the war when he and a former cypriot, Guerilla, were guarding a british soldier. The soldier was executed in restitution for a violent act played on by the British. Also, the late 1950's was a time ... can assume this based on the fact that he carried out headquarter's task of executing despite how gruesome he may have founded it to be. Also, we can't forget that this was a war. The executioner posessed the typical signs of honor and discipline a normal soldier would have towards his/her higher chief. After all, if there was the slightest bit of betrayl sensed on the behalf of ... is headquarters. In the end, he killed Gregory. He had to, it was his job. He HONORED his job, he honored headquarters. Afterall, it was either Gregory's life or his own. Logically during a war, the task at-hand is to stay alive. Obviously the executioner didn't want to die so he sought-through his job. But it was interesting how after he killed Gregory, the intensity of ...
- 2986: Clement Richard Attlee
- ... s first majority Labour government. He was born in London. From 1935 to 1940, as head of the Labour Party, Attlee was leader of the opposition in Parliament. In the coalition Cabinets organized during World War II (1939-1945), Attlee served under Prime Minister Winston Churchill in various posts. In 1945 he succeeded Churchill as prime minister in a surprising landslide victory. He began to carry out the program of the Labour Party, which included nationalizing the iron and steel industry, the railroads, and the coal mines. He also nationalized health care, improved education, and rebuilt housing destroyed by the war. After the Conservative Party won the 1951 elections, Attlee again became opposition leader in Parliament. He resigned in 1955. The British government began to think about Newfoundland 's future in 1942. The Commission of Government would have to be terminated when the war ended, but what should replace it? British officials, like their Canadian counterparts, thought Newfoundland should join Canada. But this could only be done by consent. So what did Newfoundlanders want? The Dominions Secretary, Clement ...
- 2987: The Maturing of Achilles
- ... The maturing of Achilles from a bloodthirsty warrior to a more reserved and thoughtful man was the focal point in Homers Illiad. The opening line in Book 1 summarizes the attitude of Peleus Achilles towards war and man. “Rage---Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters’ souls, but made ... sums of treasure. Achilles was known to have taken entire towns by his-self, killing all that got in his way. All of this was done in the excuse of glory. Early in the Trojan War the Argives recruited Achilles and his aid Patroclus to assist the Argives in conquering Troy and getting Helen back. Achilles joined this fight not because the Trojans had ever wronged him. Achilles starts in this fight for one reason, glory. The easiest place to acquire large quantities of glory is in war. Nobody has ever heard of a farmer becoming famous for raising the largest pig. But people have heard of the famous captain that planted the American flag on Hamburger Hill. Achilles was out to ...
- 2988: Napolean
- ... warfare in Spain. British troops came to aid Spain. This led to the defeat of Joseph, death of thousands of French troops and it inspired patriots and nationalists of other lands to resist Napoleon. This war between 1808 and 1813 is called The Peninsular War. In Germany, anti-French feelings broke out. But the French invasions carried German nationalism beyond the small ranks of writers. In 1807 writers attacked French occupation of Germany. This nationalistic feeling spread to the Prussians ... accomplish this there would have to be social and political reforms. A reformer said that if social abuses were eliminated the Prussians could fight with national honor. Military reforms improved the Prussian army. In the War of Liberation(1813), the soldiers showed great feelings of patriotism and nationalism. And the French were driven out of Prussia. Russia, who was an ally of France went against the word of Napoleon. So ...
- 2989: Benjamin Banneker
- ... to help farmers construct their mills. By 1774 the village of Ellicots Mills had been founded. Ellicot’s wise decision to grow wheat became a key source of food for American troops in the Revolutionary War. Banneker traveled on horseback to Philadelphia in 1776 to attend the Second Constitutional Congress. There he witnessed the future U.S. president Thomas Jefferson submit the Declaration of Independence. Banneker returned to his farm inspired to help in the war effort. Following Ellicot’s lead, he planted wheat for soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Neighbors often commented that Banneker must have been lazy because he slept well into the morning when others were out tending their farms. What they didn’t know was that he spent nearly every ...
- 2990: Kurt Vonnegut
- ... certain aspects of his life. These correlations are best examined in terms of each influence. One of the most significant influences from Vonnegut's life on his personal philosophy has been his participation in World War II. During the war, Vonnegut served in the American army in Europe and was captured by German soldiers. As a prisoner of war, he witnessed the Allied bombing of the city of Dresden, in which more than 135,000 people died due to the resulting fires (Draper, 3785). This experience had a profound impact on Vonnegut. From ...
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