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- 8811: Aaron Copland
- ... of friends who made plays about the injustice and hypocrisy that existed in society during the 1940's. Copland was not only known for his prolific style and unquestionable compositional language. He was also a great supporter of other musicians, sponsoring event after event, and starting the career of the now world renowned Leonard Bernstein . He spoke and taught at countless Universities across the country, and gave to the American people ...
- 8812: Jonathan Larson
- ... Commissioner stated that it could have been treated with` a surgery which had a survival rate of 80%. Ironies like these plagued and enchanted Larson's life, almost as if they were part of a great big story the outcome of which, if one could have only read it, could have been easily guessed.
- 8813: Madonna
- ... controversial singer, actress, dancer, songwriter, and has become one of America's biggest and well- known stars in the late 1980s. Madonna's assertive behavior, outspoken personality, and aggressive acts of sexuality, along with her great efforts to push back the borders of the acceptable, have brought her tremendous commercial success in America and abroad. She has achieved the reputation as a forefront performer and entertainer. Before Madonna began her superstar ...
- 8814: Child Labor
- ... like a slave; he has no say in the matter and can be forced to work up to 18 hours a day, seven days a week (Barry 1). The conditions of these children are of great public concern. U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and other notable politicians attempt to end the suf-fering of these impoverish children. Several companies and organizations are also con-cerned with the squalor these ...
- 8815: Kurt Cobain
- ... right prescription for Kurt. Sometime during the 8th grade Kurt was diagnosed with scloiosis. In his later years the weight of his guitar made it worse. Suicide also ran in his family. In 1979 a great uncle committed suicide and in 1984 an uncle also committed suicide. Kurt was in love with music since the age of two. He was brought up in a musical family. One of Wendy's uncle ...
- 8816: Kurt Cobain: Collection of Personal Accounts From Family Relatives
- ... like to hear some more about Kurt from my perspective. "Gramps" (my grandfather) and I used to take a lot of hikes up the Wynoochee River headwaters into the Olympic National Park. He was a great naturalist and it was a joy to be able to accompany him into the mountain meadows. When Kurt was about 13 or 14, Gramps and I were driving through Montesano on our way to the ...
- 8817: Civil Disobeiance
- ... he spent in jail prompted Henry to write one of the most Famous essays in American history, On the duty of Civil Disobedience. Henry`s book was published on September 6, 1847. Henry had a great impact on The lives of America`s greatest leaders. Word Count: 281
- 8818: John Lennon: Biography
- ... just reciting the words. Music was my way of communicating with the world. I also hope that I have made people realize the value of peace in the world. If only everyone could understand how great world peace would be.
- 8819: Famine
- ... taken over by urban sprawl came from the best cropland. Even in the Third World or developing countries, land conversion is a serious problem; this is because the population increases in such countries are comparatively great and the growing number of people need more land to live on. Increases in food supply cannot keep up with rapid increases in population. In other words, the world population could outstrip its ability to ...
- 8820: Johann Sebastian Bach
- ... He spent his life in music and was known for his ability in that subject. At age 15, Bach got his first job as a court musician at Weimar. There he became known as a great organist. In 1717, the Prince of Cothen invited Bach to become Kappelmeister in Cothen. The Duke of Weimar refused to let Bach go to Cothen, however, and confined him in a gaol for a time ...
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