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- 2991: Elie Wiesel
- ... of the Hassidic sect of Judaism, to which him and his family belonged. His father encouraged Elie to study the modern Hebrew language and to concentrate on his secular studies. The first years of World War II left Sighet untouched. Although the village changed hands from different countries, the Wiesel family believed they were safe from the persecutions suffered by the Jews in Germany and Poland. The secure world of Wiesel ... were worked almost to death, starved, beaten, and shuttled from camp to camp on foot, or in open cattle cars, in driving snow, without food, proper shoes, or clothing. In the last months of the war, Wiesel's father succumbed to dysentery, starvation, exhaustion and exposure. After the war, the teenaged Wiesel found asylum in France, where he learned for the first time that his two older sisters had survived the war. Wiesel mastered the French language and studied philosophy at the Sorbonne, ...
- 2992: Athena
- ... earth shook violently all around until, at last, a great crack opened up in the surface. Out of this steaming chasm leaped a magnificent horse, his powerful white body fully arrayed in battle gear, a war-horse like none had ever seen before. "Behold my gift," said Poseidon, "and call the city after my name, for who can give these mortals a better present that the horse, which will ensure their ... boughs and leaves; higher and higher it rose until green fruit appeared on its clustering branches. "My gift is better, O Zeus, than that of Poseidon," she said. "The horse he has given shall bring war and strife and anguish to these morals and their children, but my gift-the olive tree-is the sign of peace and plenty, of health and strength, and the pledge of happiness and freedom. Is ... Then the voices of the gods rose in the air as one: "The gift of Athena is better by far, for it is the token that this city shall be greater in peace than in war, and nobler in its freedom than it its power. Let the city be called Athens forevermore." Hearing their appeal, Zeus then bowed his head as a sign of his judgment that the city should ...
- 2993: Emmy Noether
- ... and helped her father by teaching his classes when he was sick. Soon, she began to publish papers on her work. During the ten years Emmy worked with her father, Germany became involved in World War I. Emmy was a pacifist at heart, and hated the war. She longed for a Germany that was not at war. In 1918, her wish was granted, as the war ended. The German monarchy was removed and the country became a republic. Noether, and all women in Germany, were given the right to vote for ...
- 2994: Julius Caesar and Mussolini: The End Justifies Any Means
- ... os Julius Caesar. In The Tradegy of Julius Caesar Brutus and the conspirators thought that the assassination of Julius Caesar would be for the good of Rome, and Benito Mussolini thought entering the Second World War would be for the good of Italy. In The Tradegy of Julius Caesar, Caesar was accused of being too ambitious, he was said to have wanted to become dictator of Rome, even though he continually ... The conspirators were a lot of Caesars' friends and fellow colleagues that had turned against him. Like Caesar, Mussolini was accused of being too ambitous. In March 1919, Mussolini and other young veterans of World War I founded the Fasci di Combattimento, which was a nationalistic, anti-liberal, and anti-socialist that attractedlower middle class support. The Fasci took its namae from an ancient symbol of Roman discipline. Fascism spread into ... abolished free trade unions and the right to strike. Like Caesar, Mussolini's rise to power was rapid. He was successful in improving the Italian economy and bringing stability, and he served in the World War I as a young and dreamed of military glory in a second world war. Caesar became the dictator of Rome through military victories, so, in that way, Mussolini and Caesar are alike.
- 2995: Rosa Lee Parks
- Rosa Lee Parks Rosa Lee Parks was an African American woman who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Ala. Rosa Parks refusal helped bring about the civil rights movement in the United States. Rosa Lee McCauley was the daughter of James and Leona (Edwards) McCauley. She was born in Tuskegee,Alabama on February 4, 1913. Rosa Parks worked as a seamstress. Rosa ... Thousands of courageous people joined togethe to demand equal rights for all. The boycott ended on December 21, 1956 after the U.S Supreme Court declared bus segregation unconstitutional Rosa Lee Parks an African American civil rights activist was best known for her role in a 1955 boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama bus system. After her husband died she left Alabama and went to Detroit in 1957. From 1967 to 1988 ... She then began a Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development. Its purpose is to motivate and direct youth to achieve their highest potential. Rosa Parks won the Spingarn Medal for her work in civil rights and she was the first woman to join the Montgomery Chapter of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). All the hard work and dedication that Rosa Parks contributed made a ...
- 2996: This Is Audie Murphy
- ... life story. At the tender age of 12, he becomes the head of the family after his father deserts them. He joins the army at the age of 18 and through the course of the war is decorated for valor nine times thus becoming the most decorated combat soldier in World War II. Audie does one of the bravest acts any soldier ever did during the war. He climbs aboard a burning tank destroyer and single handedly keeps the enemy from advancing on his position. He spends almost an hour on top of the tank destroyer until his ammunition is exhausted. ...
- 2997: The Writings of Ernest Hemingway
- ... nurse, as Juliet. Critics believe Hemingway wrote the novel from prior events that took place earlier on in his life. As you can see in the handout, Hemingway, like his character Frederick, participated in World War I, as an ambulance driver, and fell in love with Agnes, a nurse who cared for him while he recovered from a wound. Though Hemingway denied the accusations, the events of his life assembled those ... several major themes, however the one that was emphasized the most was that of a search of order and belonging. Hemingway conveys this theme through Frederick's own personal search during the chaos of World War I. Catherine has found strength within herself to lead her through life. This is what Frederick must come to realize. Through his involvement with Catherine, Frederick slowly finds his own inner strength. Frederick's affair with Catherine prompts him to leave his wild life of prostitutes and alcohol. He becomes aware of an element of stability in their affair and realizes that the war he was involved in was too chaotic, so he deserts the army. He and Catherine make a life for themselves totally isolated from everything and everyone else. At this point in the novel, Frederick ...
- 2998: Oskar Schindler - A Saint in Disguise?
- ... far as human rights are concerned. Even though the initial motives for action may be less than honorable, the end may justify the means. The story of Oskar Schindler is a shining example. A German war profiteer of slave labor, a crook, an alcoholic, and a womanizer are all terms that have been used to describe Oskar Schindler. Why then, on his fifty third birthday did the municipality of Tel Aviv ... a Righteous person in Jerusalem and invited to plant a carob tree in the Avenue of the Righteous? The answer is simple: To more than 1200 Jewish people held as prisoners in camps during World War II, Oskar Schindler and his factories are all that stood between them and death at the hands of the Nazis. Schindler's motives, even to this day, are not completely clear. As you learn about ... many steps further. He opened up the factory, employed several hundred Jews, and put his beliefs into action. He believed that the truth will make one free, and that was the exact outcome of the war - the Jews kept their religion and pride throughout the years, and in the end, they came out successful. Oskar's father and mother, Hans and Louisa Schindler, were deeply religious. This resulted in a ...
- 2999: Frank Sinatra
- ... miscellaneous jobs at nightclubs, roadhouses, amateur shows, and even democratic meetings in the city (Sinatra 24). After much effort, he developed his own unique style; one that people took notice of. During this time, the war had just begun, and Frank, who was a tremendous patriot, was infuriated that he was denied enlistment. The birth defect that he had as an infant was the cause of his rejection, burdening him once ... criminal elements. Though there were many false rumors of his connections to the mob, there were almost just as many truths. Some were ridiculous charges, such as the accusation that Sinatra tried to dodge the war draft in 1944, when it stated clearly on a police report that he had medical problems and was not able to participate (CNN FBI opens voluminous files on Sinatra ). One of the most outrageous accusations ... had a side of philanthropy that not many people saw. He was a tremendous patriot, and showed his love for America. He was extremely distraught when he found out that he could not go to war because of his birth defect. In order to still be part of the war effort, he performed for soldiers in order to lift their spirits in spite of their troubles. He talked to them ...
- 3000: Historical Analogies Have A Great and Significant Value to Everyone
- Historical Analogies Have A Great and Significant Value to Everyone Historical analogies have a great and significant value to everyone. They are used compare past wars and events, such as World War 1 and Vietnam. They could be used as guidelines for the future, and a reminder of the past. All human events possess unique qualities, thus making reasoning by historical analogy a precarious enterprise. as described ... we take in life, it somehow relates to the past, which could be compared with past events to the future in order to show negative and positive consequences of historical events. For example, after World War II, the United States had realized aggressions from Japan, Italy, and Germany should have been halted way before those powers became so strong that only a major World War could stop them. And now with question in everyone's mind whether or not our troops should be sent into Iraq in order to stop the mad man Sudan Hussein before he turns to ...
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