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- 2381: General George S. Patton
- ... favourites of young Georgie, who could recite lines from both texts long before he could even lift a sword. These classic images were filled out by recent war stories of living soldiers, particularly those of John Singleton ''Ranger'' Mosby. John often visited the Patton house and would entertain Georgie for hours with tales of his Civil War adventures. With this steady diet of combat regalia, Georgie was convinced that the profession of arms was his ...
- 2382: Abortion Debate - Pro-Life Stance
- ... who have not performed the abortion. On the other hand, we have all seen women what have been troubled, consumed with guilt and development significant psychiatric problems following and because of abortion. I quote Ft. John L. Grady, Medical Examiner for Florida State Attorney's Office, "I believe it can be stated with certainty that abortion causes more deep-seated guilt, depression and mental illness than it ever cures". We used ... of abortion talk about fetal indications for act. Whatever abortion may do for the mother, it so very obviously cannot be therapeutic for the fetus. Death is hardly a constructive therapy. As Dr. Hellegers of John Hopkins Hospital says, "While it is easy to feel that abortion is being performed for the sake of the fetus, honesty requires us to recognize that we perform it for adults". There is no evidence ...
- 2383: Abortion Life or Death: Who Chooses?
- ... who have not performed the abortion. On the other hand, we have all seen women what have been troubled, consumed with guilt and development significant psychiatric problems following and because of abortion. I quote Ft. John L. Grady, Medical Examiner for Florida State Attorney's Office, "I believe it can be stated with certainty that abortion causes more deep-seated guilt, depression and mental illness than it ever cures". We used ... of abortion talk about fetal indications for act. Whatever abortion may do for the mother, it so very obviously cannot be therapeutic for the fetus. Death is hardly a constructive therapy. As Dr. Hellegers of John Hopkins Hospital says, "While it is easy to feel that abortion is being performed for the sake of the fetus, honesty requires us to recognize that we perform it for adults". There is no evidence ...
- 2384: Higher Learning
- In the 1995 movie, "Higher Learning", John Singleton gives evidence to numerous sociological issues. In which, Singleton emphasizes that our society needs to be re-socialized, so that society as a whole can overlook all of our preconceived stereotypes and norms, and ... to the fraternity house and dragging Billy out by the scruff of his neck and forcing an apology out of him. The movie, "Higher Learning", is a not-so-subtle movie illustrating numerous sociological issues. John Singleton is trying to show how society's preconceived notions affect the world we live in, and how society at large should 'unlearn'; however, this task is not easily achieved. Only through learning can individuals ...
- 2385: Burr, Aaron
- ... the conspiracy. On Nov. 27, 1806 Jefferson issued a proclamation that led to the collapse of the plot and Burr's arrest. The subsequent trial, held in Richmond, Va., was presided over by Chief Justice John Marshall. He defined the law of treason so narrowly that the jury took a mere 25 minutes to acquit Burr. Marked as a traitor and threatened by angry mobs in Baltimore, Burr gathered some money ... however. He supported a defiant posture toward France during the XYZ AFFAIR (1798), and as inspector general of the army (1798-1800) he took charge of organizing the nation's defenses. Bitterly disappointed in President John ADAMS's erratic leadership, Hamilton openly opposed Adams's reelection in 1800. When it appeared, however, that Aaron Burr might win the presidency over Jefferson, Hamilton unhesitatingly threw his support to Jefferson, whose policies he ...
- 2386: A Scientific Understanding Of
- By: Lori A Scientific Understanding of God Two eighteenth century movements, the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, changed American colonists’ views on reason and wisdom. The Enlightenment, led by philosophers such as John Locke, emphasized abstract thought to acquire knowledge. The European and American thinkers’ research led to a greater understanding of scientific phenomena and the questioning of the government’s rule. Similar to the Enlightenment, the Great ... was limited to the wealthy, educated colonists, the movement’s influence was still stronger because the well-to-do ruled the land. Enlightenment philosophers began questioning corrupt governments and the combination of church and state. John Locke claimed that because the people created a government, then civilians could change the run of the government. This belief, perhaps, was the most influential to colonial society. Educated and powerful political leaders began questioning ...
- 2387: George Wallace
- ... colleges. Wallace entered the governor's race in 1958. Patterson ran on the Ku Klux Klan ticket; Wallace refused it. The NAACP endorsed Wallace for governor. Wallace lost the governor's race in 1958 to John Patterson by 64,000 votes. After being defeated, Wallace dramatically changed his view on segregation and race relations. These changes were what ultimately led to his election as governor in 1962. Wallace had many signature ... passed such as the job-injury law and the Alabama Trust Fund that pumped money into education. Wallace sought meetings with civil rights leaders such as the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and John Lewis. Wallace made appearance at King's old Montgomery church. Sometimes he would even manage to say, "I'm sorry." The leaders accepted his change in heart but they could never fully forgive him. Former ...
- 2388: Halloween: A Groundbreaking Film
- ... the boyfriend has departed, Michael takes a knife out of the kitchen drawer, ascends the staircase, and stabs Judith to death. The entire sequence employs the subjective point- of-view, an approach that writer/director John Carpenter returns to repeatedly throughout the movie. Only after the deed is done, do we learn that Michael is only a child. The bulk of the movie takes place fifteen years later. Michael confined to ... impeccably constructed motion picture burrows deep into our psyche and connects with the dark, hidden terrors that lurk within. Halloween is not a perfect movie, but no recent horror film has attained this magnitude. Likewise, John Carpenter has never come close to recapturing Halloween's artistic or commercial success, though he has tried many times. Halloween remains untouched-a modern classic of the most horrific kind.
- 2389: William Lyon Makcenzie
- ... He also belonged to a scientific society, where he met Edward Lesslie, and his son, James. These two would be William’s patrons throughout most of his life. In 1820, William sailed to Canada with John, another son of Edward Lesslie. Mackenzie was immediately impressed with Upper Canada. Before the end of the year, Mackenzie was writing for the York Observer under the name of "Mercator" In 1824, Mackenzie started his ... Mackenzie was voted out of parliament on a vote of 24 to 15. Upon his expulsion, the Colonial Advocate became more strident, and a mob of several hundred stormed the assembly. They demanded that Sir John Calborne dissolve parliament. He refused, but the Tories were soon to find that kicking Mackenzie out was one thing; keeping him out was another. At the by-election on January 2, 1832, Mackenzie was voted ...
- 2390: Geoffery Chaucer
- ... fitted for a uniform for work, meaning he would have had to have been between the ages of 13 and 18. This placing his birth between the years 1340-1344 in London, the son of John Chaucer a vintner. In 14th century London there were three elementary schools of good "academic" standing which were attended by the sons of the higher class. And wedo know that Geoffery Chaucer attended one of ... by the French army and ransomed. Chaucer was soon released for sixteen pounds, which was less than Edward III paid for his horse. By the year 1366 he had married Philippa Roet the sister of John Guant's 3rd wife. After marring Philippa his social status was raised once again. He then began to go on Diplomatic missions to the continent of Italy (1372-73). Chaucer began to travel a lot ...
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