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- 2561: The Life of Leonardo da Vinci
- The Life of Leonardo da Vinci Monica Bontrager Leonardo da Vinci was a man of many worlds. He was a great influence on his time and of the time of today. Leonardo was known as many things, he was known as a sculptor, architect, writer, musician, philosopher, engineer, and scientist, but most of all he was ... The “Mona Lisa”, also known as the “La Giaconda”, is the most famous, most visited and the most studied portrait ever painted, and also has a lot of questions to it. It is truly the great mysteries of the art world. Previously, it was thought to have been painted in 1503, it is know thought to have been completed sometime between 1514 and 1516. Another question of this famous painting is ... However, he knew his time was coming, on April 23, 1518, he made a will leaving his work to Francesco de Melzi, who had been his student for many years. On May 2, 1519, the great scholar dies at the age of sixty-seven. An artistic and scientific genius, Leonardo had a deep effect on the world of then and now, he helped usher in the Renaissance and the scientific ...
- 2562: John Muir's Trail in History
- John Muir's Trail in History John Muir was a man of great importance in the history of the United States and in the preservation of it's beauty. His tireless efforts to protect natural wonders such as Yosemite Valley demonstrated his undying love for the outdoors. Muir ... magnificence. John Muir was born on April 21, 1838 in the small rural town of Dunbar, Scotland. As a boy, Muir was “fond of everything that was wild”(My Boyhood and Youth 30) and took great pleasure in the outdoors. In 1849, Muir and his family emigrated to Wisconsin to homestead. The great forests of Northern United States captivated him and fueled his desire to learn more. Muir later enrolled in courses in chemistry, geology, and botany at the University of Wisconsin. After his education, Muir began ...
- 2563: Charlemagne
- Charlemagne History 101 - Fast Forward Fall 1996 PREPARED BY: SUBMITTED: September 30, 1996 Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, King of the Franks (742-814), was a strong leader who unified Western Europe through military power and the blessing of the Church. His belief in the need for education among the Frankish people was ... half of the Frankish kingdom. Pepin, in the Merovingian tradition of the time, split his kingdom between his two sons. Three years later Carloman died and Charlemagne took control of the entire kingdom. He inherited great wealth and a powerful army, built by his father and grandfather. Charlemagne used the army and his own skillful planning to more than double the size of the Frankish Kingdom. (Halsall 15) The world of ... It created a direct, personal link between the subject and the king. But more important still, anyone who broke it became guilty not only of infidelitas but also of perjury; if his infidelity was not great enough to attract the death penalty, he could still be condemned to lose his right hand as a perjurer, and what was more, in religious terms he had placed himself in a state of ...
- 2564: Woodrow Wilson and His Ability To be an Effective President
- Woodrow Wilson and His Ability To be an Effective President During Woodrow Wilson's two terms in office he showed to be a great democratic leader in many areas. He managed to accomplish a lot, despite his poor health that he had to deal with since his childhood. Wilson always had a strong interest in government and was always ... side when it came to making changes. He was constantly pushing for world peace and the avoidance of World War I. Even though he was unsuccessful in avoiding the war he showed to be a great leader during it. He never gave up on anything he was trying to do. His last years of his life were dedicated to convincing the U.S. to join his League of Nations. Woodrow Wilson ... the ware that would end all wars". He kept the U.S. neutral and often visited other countries trying to get them to agree on peace. Keeping the U.S. out of war was a great accomplishment and helped him win the 1916 election. But during his second term he found that he could not avoid the war any longer. The German's had said that they would attack any ...
- 2565: Duke Ellington: An American Legacy
- ... when writers write for money, Duke's music was at the next level of musicianship. One of feel and love for what he was doing. The other aspect about Duke that makes his writings so great was his wide range of styles that he could write in. During his lifetime, Ellington was able to sign his name to a Broadway musical, "Beggers Holiday", a ballet, "The River", and a full length ... country was now upon him. Later in 1969, Nixon awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian medal of honor(244). The American government wasn't the only government to honor this truly great man. Duke was so revered after a trip to Togo that the government issued a stamp in his honor. (The New Grove Encyclopedia of Music and Musicians,658) Above all, his greatest distinction had to ... Disney wrote the Nutcracker. Duke Ellington had to go through a lot just to be heard when America was keeping their African American artists under a cover. Not only should Ellington be remembered as a great composer, but he should be remembered as a leading figure of Civil Rights like Martin Luther King Jr. who always saw the glass half full instead of half empty. In his autobiography he writes," ...
- 2566: The Philosopher, Aristotle
- ... physiology. Aristotle lived during the fourth century B.C. in ancient Greece. The culture of the Greeks during this time differs greatly from our present day life and times. Aristotle came into contact with many great men of history, from Plato his instructor and mentor to Alexander the Great, conquerer and ruler of the east. The works of Aristotle have left many after him to contemplate his theories and attitudes toward life and his Realism movement. The time in which Aristotle lived was one ... p. 3) When Aristotle turned seventeen his father, Nicomachus died and he was put under the care of Proxenus of Atarneus, who sent him to Athens to further his education under the tutorship of the great philosopher, Plato. It was at Plato's Academy that Aristotle was realized for his potential and was able to grow in knowledge and understanding of philosophy. It was not long before Aristotle became known ...
- 2567: Drunk Driving(Interlock)
- ... of them were married living in normal relationship. 57% of them were single or divorced or widowed. Half the samples (50%) lived in rural small towns. (Weinrath) I believe the ignition interlock system is a great way to keep drunks off the road. As the result of this test show the decrease in accidents with the Ignition interlock system. I included a graph to show the survival rates of offenders over ... interlock there was a 10% difference in DUI recidivism. Even though this might only save a couple lives but think of how many families feel more secure with this system. I see this as a great idea and should include it in every car in the U.S. and Canada. This will make sure there is a designated driver at all times and the likelihood of an accident is minimized. This system I think would work great for first time offenders. I believe the hassle of using the machine for a certain period will make people understand and may not take the chance of driving impaired. I believe the license suspension ...
- 2568: Discovery Of Society
- ... able to get his point across in the modern socialist doctrine, better known as the Communist Manifesto. Even though, Marx was ordered to leave Paris because of all his revolutionary activities he did set a great influence on all communist literature. The situation of the banishment of Marx was very similar to what one of the characters in the book of, “Brave New World”, Bernard Marx, had to experience. This certain ... in the present time. To be honest, the social thinker I could relate the most is Karl Marx for the reason that he was so strongly opposed to class division. Even though, it would be great if there weren’t any divisions in our society but it is impossible. I feel this way because in our society exists too much racism. Also no matter how hard we try not to classify ... able to get his point across in the modern socialist doctrine, better known as the Communist Manifesto. Even though, Marx was ordered to leave Paris because of all his revolutionary activities he did set a great influence on all communist literature. The situation of the banishment of Marx was very similar to what one of the characters in the book of, “Brave New World”, Bernard Marx, had to experience. This ...
- 2569: Appreciation Of Art And Scienc
- ... without science. There is no song without pitch and tone and volume. There is no theater without costumes and measurements and carefully designed sets. Art and science should be equally appreciated because each has a great deal to offer. Music is both an artistic and a scientific form. It is enjoyable, relaxing, and entertaining to sit in a concert hall and hear the rich sounds of an orchestra or a beautiful operatic aria. However, there is a great amount of work that must be done before the operatic singer can stand on a stage and open her mouth to sing in front of an audience. She must learn how to sing her notes ... during and before a musical performance. There is also science in architecture and landscaping. There are lush, scenic gardens and parks , famous for their timeless beauty and sense appeal. This is not by accident. A great deal of detailed, thoughtful planning was necessary to create these works of wonder. Designs were drawn and redrawn for the layout of these gardens and scenic areas. Measurements were made . Width, length, volume, and ...
- 2570: Margaret Hilda Thatcher
- ... ruled her life from the time she was a small child in Grantham, though her Oxford years and during her early years in politics. It led her to become the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain, and also helped through her difficult political years as "Attila the Hun". Britain's first female Prime Minister was born on October 13, 1925 in a small room over a grocer's shop in ... manager was a backbencher, backbenchers of varying shades of opinion made up her campaign committee who voted decisively for change(Gardiner, 1975, p.204). In May 1979, Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain. Her party won again in 1983 and 1987. Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party in November 1990, after loosing the support of the party. She remained in the House ... believed in tax reform, small firm encouragement schemes, help for new technologies, responsibilities and the family, law and order and improvement of the environment. Her "ideology is empirical and instinctive, but not the product of great study or reflection, and it amounts to a rather simple (though not unsophisticated) radical libertarianism"(Mayer, 1979, p.11). Mayer goes on to say that she is hardly a mother-figure for a nation. ...
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