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- 1811: Atomic Bomb 2
- ... a tremendous flash of light cut across the sky . Mr. Tanimoto has a distinct recollection that it traveled from east to west, from the city toward the hills. It seemed like a sheet of sun. John Hersey , from Hiroshima, pp.8_ On August 6, 1945, the world changed forever. On that day the United States of America detonated an atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima. Never before had mankind seen ... anti-war stance. But along with being an Anti-war book, Cats Cradle is an excellent satire of the Atomic Age. It is essentially the story of one man, an author by the name of John (or Jonah) and the research he is doing for a book on the day the bomb exploded in Hiroshima. This involves him with members of the Dr. Felix Hoenikker familyΠ΄he genius who helped build ...
- 1812: Charles Darwin And Richard Owen
- ... to pursue a medical career and later entered the University of Edinburgh medical school in 1824. However, due to the lack of quality in teaching, Owen transferred to Barclay School, and it was here that John Barclay, an anti-materialist, greatly influenced Owen. Through Barclay's recommendation of Owen to John Abernathy, President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Owen was granted membership to the Royal College in 1826. Owen was later appointed assistant in the cataloging of a collection containing thirteen thousand specimens (known as ...
- 1813: Drawing Names In The Lottery
- ... tone in this story only makes it more intriguing and exciting. I think the mood that is most prevalent in this novel is a mood of courage, shown mostly by the Indians, but mainly through John Dunbar. Towards the middle of the story, we find a tone of romance through John and Stands With a Fist. I think one of the best things a novel can have as a finishing touch is a little bit of romance. It adds contrast to a story that you never ...
- 1814: Moby Dick and The Scarlet Letter: Unpardonable Sin
- ... to the following section is the Significance of the title Young Goodman Brown. I believe Prof. Steve Kagle has an excellent view of the title's significance; Young Goodman Brown is a generic name; like John Doe. The younger Mr. G. Brown is a direct allegory to any anyone; just as his wife, Faith is an allegory to his faith. Viewing Young Goodman Brown in context established by the reading of ... his funeral was, followed by Faith, an aged woman, and children and grandchildren, a goodly procession, besides neighbors, not a few. Brown had lost his hold on the chain that binds humanity. The significance of John Doe the younger/Young Goodman Brown, a good and religious Puritan, having the unpardonable sin is that it strengthens the correlation of the unpardonable sin and original sin. If Brown can have the unpardonable sin ...
- 1815: George Washington: Biography
- ... in 1755 Washington was promoted to colonel and appointed commander in chief of the Virginia militia, with responsibility for defending the frontier. In 1758 he took an active part in the successful campaign of Gen. John Forbes against Fort Duquesne. Assured that the Virginia frontier was safe from French attack, Washington left the army in 1758 and returned to Mount Vernon, directing his attention toward restoring his neglected estate. He erected ... run for a third term and, after his Farewell Address in which he warned the United States against permanent alliances abroad, he went home to Mount Vernon. He was succeeded by his vice-president, Federalist John Adams. Although Washington reluctantly accepted command of the army in 1798 when war with France seemed imminent, he did not assume an active role. He preferred to spend his last years in happy retirement at ...
- 1816: Crittenden Compromise
- ... and how Congress should handle it. Northern abolitionists wanted an end to slavery; however, southerners were opposed to such a drastic measure. In the midst of Senatorial confusion and congressional debate arose the Kentucky Senator, John Jordan Crittenden, with his proposal. Initially brought to the Senate floor on December 18, 1860, the compromise met with mixed reviews. Crittenden was willing to amend his compromise to suit his colleagues' ideas, but it ... South Carolina's footsteps and seceded by February 1, 1861. The growing anxieties and varying views on slavery put the nation's unity to the test and gave rise to the need for compromise. Enter John Crittenden with his plan. Crittenden's plan included two congressional resolutions and five constitutional amendments (also called Articles), the first of which called for the extension of the Missouri Compromise (36°30') line to the ...
- 1817: The Legend of Baby Doe
- The Legend of Baby Doe by John Burke copyright 1974 & 1989 John Burke, a former newspaperman, has published biographies, mysteries, popular histories, and juvenile biographies. He has written biographies on Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, George Thomas, and many others. Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt was born in 1854 ...
- 1818: Race Relations
- ... African-American youths believe they are treated unfairly by enforcement officers, while one-third believe they are "at risk" (Farley, 1997; 88+) of receiving unfair treatment. Just one of five Caucasian youths feel the same. John Hope Franklin, head of President Clinton's race relations task force, claims genuine racial betterment will not arrive until "you have improvement in the home conditions of kids of all kinds" (Farley, 1997; 88+). An ... future of U.S. race relations// Perceptions are black and white. Star Tribune, pp. 04A. Delgado, Richard; Perea, Juan F. (1997, November). Racism goes beyond black and white. Rocky Mountain News, pp. 39A. Farley, Christopher John (1997, November). Society: Kids and race: A new poll shows teenagers, black and white, have moved beyond their parents' views of race. TIME, pp. 88+. Forna, Aminatta (1998, August). Bridge over troubled water. Independent on ...
- 1819: Grapes Of Wrath - Characterization
- ... His home has been seized, and his family migrated to California, but he refuses to leave the land. Muley roams the countryside alone, sleeping and eating like a wild animal. Evidence/ Quotations from the Text "John shook his head. "No. Go on. Ain't goin'. Gonna res' here. No good goin' back. No good to nobody-jus' a draggin' my sins like dirty drawers 'mongst nice folks. No. Ain't goin ... blanket and bared her breast. "You got to," she said. She squirmed closer and pulled his head close. "There!" she said. "There" (501). Analysis/ Commentary Ever since the day of his wife's death, Uncle John has been a lonely, guilt-ridden man. He considers himself a burden on the family and constantly blames the Joad family's misfortunes on himself and his sin. He feels that getting drunk is the ...
- 1820: Victory
- Victory "It is finished!" John 19:30. What Christ is referring to here is the accomplished salvation of the people. What that means is that when we are saved, we do not have to put out burnt saccrifices up to Him. It is no longer needed because Christ died for us, which took away the iniquities of our sin. He did this out of great love for us. This is exemplified in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son that who so ever belief in him shall have eternall life!". That verse is very important to us, or should ...
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