...who wanted the best for the Patriotic cause. John was also a merchant. Mr. Hanson is a father to 8 kids, which shows that he was able to put his family and his people as his main responsibility. A hero, such as John Hanson, is a person that is acknowledged for their high sense of courage, determination, and ability to put their priorities first. In addition, people in the world need heroes to lead them to safety and to make the world a more respected place. A hero is somebody who is willing to fight for what we need in life, and improve the lifestyle of their peers and citizens, just as John Hanson when he was the first president under the Articles of Confederation, who in reality is somebody who leads their country to safety and protection. Courageousness, the ability to always be respectful to others, confidence, and fearlessness are the most important traits to a true hero. Heroes from the American Revolution provided a strong example of how they were able to provide a better life for their people, which has over the...
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...regarding his loyalty to the colonies. There seems to be two sides to the story: some people say that Arnold was a hero, some say he was a traitor. Despite this controversy, Arnold showed heroic characteristics and qualities throughout his life and career as a general. Benedict Arnold was a hero because he led the American soldiers in the Revolution confidently, diligently, and hopefully. A good deed in which Arnold did during the time of the Revolution was supply his officers with adequate necessities during battles. An example of this is when the men camped outside of Quebec, waiting for the perfect time to attack. The soldiers were cold, wet, and hungry. They hadn’t eaten a proper meal for days or even weeks. However, Arnold came to the rescue. His heroic self had “reached the nearest town and had sent back these animals for food. There were sheep, too, and sacks of flour” (Sheinkin 77). This considerate act nourished the army and helped them successfully attack and claim Quebec....
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...The speech was delivered at the George Washington University in the year 2013 on May 19. This is where the actress Kerry Washington gave her insightful and motivated speech. Before she reached the podium, one of the faculty members introduced Kerry Washington. His tone was educative, and informative when speaking to the audience. He spoke about Kerry Washington’s childhood background, and how she achieved several accomplishments, not just as a student at George Washington University, but on a nation scale with her awards and nomination from the NAACP. Overall, Kerry Washington’s speech is intimate, insightful, and motivating. When Kerry Washington finally begins to talk, the first words she says is “I love you too” to the audience. This sentence...
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...legacy in his book Inventing George Washington: America’s Founder in Myth and Memory. This book was written with the intention of representing the real Washington, through information gained from the Papers of George Washington, where Lengel serves as chief editor. Its purpose is to educate those that yearn for more knowledge of the first president and who he was as an individual. Over centuries, the image the world holds of General George Washington has shifted. As society changed, whom we think Washington has changed as well. People see Washington as a stoic hero that built the foundation for what is now the United States of America. After the careful examination of letters, diaries, and personal statements from Washington, it is clear what type of person he was. They proved that Washington showed two different personalities. Lengel states, “He became two different men: a...
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...If somebody were to ask you what a hero is, your mind would probably jump to characters ripped straight out of the DC Universe. However, there is more to a hero than just flying and wearing your underwear on the outside of your pants. True heroes exhibit important traits such as bravery, perseverance, and willingness to devote yourself to helping others. There are many great examples of heroes in literature, some obvious, some quite unexpected. One great example of a hero would be Elie Wiesel from his memoir, Night. In this novel, Wiesel recounts his experiences with his father in a Nazi concentration camp and describes the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust. At the end of the novel, his father becomes sick with dysentery. It is during this part that Wiesel exhibits heroic qualities, such as him saying in the novel that he “did everything I could to give him hope.” This proves that he is devoted to helping his father, even though his situation is almost as bad as his father’s. That devotion is an...
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...There is a great difference in opinion on who was the strongest American president. Three canidates up for debate as some of the strongest are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. While these men all had some less then shining spots on their ledgers, they were all men of great metaphorical stature, (Lincoln however, could be considered both metaphorical and literal,) and had achievements that, had they not happened, the United States may not be the same place it is today. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He is best known for his leadership during the American civil war and his actions against slavery ( source #1). Had he not been as bold and steadfast in his opinion for abolition...
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...born after 1800 to be free. This proposed bill also proposed that there be no more slavery in the western territories. This bill not passing could have been due to Jefferson’s earlier back door dinner deals, or that Jefferson did not have the authority or the leadership like Washington did. The power that Washington held shows his true leadership over...
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...George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, is one of the most influential when it comes to the role of the president. Born on February 22, 1732 Washington was the son of Augustine and Mary Washington in Virginia. Washington later enlisted in the Great Britain Army and fought in the French and Indian War as a general who served to protect the colonies from the French’s attacks during the French and Indian War. With his help he aided the capture of Fort Duquesne. When he retired from the armed services he devoted his time to care for his landholdings. Unlike many landowners he actually worked on his land. George Washington had about 100 slaves however he has stated that he disliked the institution of slavery....
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...mind is George Washington. He was a legendary war hero during the revolutionary war and he was The United States' first president. Washington was a man of prayer and he is further proof that this country was founded on Christianity and it's ideals. When he was General of the American army Washington would even order or encourage fasting, prayer, and even attendance at religious services. He also deplored and prohibited drunkenness, gambling, and blasphemy. Four years later, Washington was chosen to chair the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. After this he became the first president of the United States. When he took office he added the inaugural oath “so help me, God.” His inaugural address also called “fervent supplications to that almighty being, who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect.” Washington declared many days of prayer and thanksgiving while he was in office. Washington did these things because he believed that good government is a blessing and gift from god and therefore we should obey him, thank him, and pray to him. “National entities should seek forgiveness from God for national transgressions as well as individual transgressions.” Washington gave many sermons on how government and God should work together in order to let men live under civil authority. He believed that God has established rulers over men and civil rulers are therefore entitled to respect. George Washington...
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...George Washington was a truly splendid man who I was beyond blessed to be acquainted with. Time and time again he proved to be the most dignified, wise, and sincere person that I have ever known. On top of these traits, my dear friend accomplished an outstanding number of things in his sixty seven years on this earth. Some of these achievements include his career as a land surveyor, his vital role in the French and Indian War, the part he played for our beloved state of Virginia, his major role in the Constitutional Convention, his presidency, and his time in Mount Vernon. As many may know, Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1732. He was raised by his parents, Augustine and Mary, on their plantation on Pope’s Creek. As...
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...Mary Ludwig, age 78, passed away January 22 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She lived a heroic life being an unsung hero of the American Revolution. She was recognized by Washington on the battlefield and he later issued her a condemnation. On October 13, 1754 Mary was born in Trenton New Jersey to Maria and John Ludwig. She is most commonly known as Molly Pitcher. Mary’s mom worked as a dairy farmer. At the age of 13, Molly left her home to work as a domestic servant and later married a barber, William Hays. William and Mary Hays lived as patriots in the state of Pennsylvania. At the start of the Revolutionary War, William enlisted in the Continental Army and served as a gunner in the 4th Artillery during the war. While her husband fought on the battlefields, Molly became a camp follower. Camp followers were a group of women who traveled with the army and cared for wounded soldiers, cooked, and cleaned for them. Camp followers were crucial to the soldier’s lives as they were fighting....
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...Through watching these three documentaries, the trend of who the audience was for these shows lend themselves more toward a “history buff” type audience, just by the how the films present themselves. Chronologically the historical documentaries increased to become more “historian like” in content and how the information was presented to the audience. Out of the three documentaries, Pocahontas Revealed, was the closest to accurate historical thinking, followed by The Best George Washington, and coming in last was the Mystery Files: Joan of Arc. This was determined by how the information was presented and how much bias could be seen from the documentary. In Pocahontas Revealed, the documentary was about Jamestown during the 16-17th century when they first arrive. It mainly focused on the myth surrounding Pocahontas and John Smith during that time. The experts through the film debunked this myth with evidence that possible showed Pocahontas being taught how to be a chief once her father stepped down or died for the tribe. With the near-death-experience John Smith wrote about, the experts had assumed it was on Pocahontas to decide if John Smith lived or died, as a test in her training to become the chief. The documentary continued until when John Smith wrote about his time...
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...A Circumstantial Hero: An Analysis of Heroism The word hero commonly provokes the image of a superhuman in one’s mind. A power stance coupled with a cape beautifully flowing in the wind somehow makes up a hero who is bigger, stronger and overall greater than the average man. However, if one looks beyond this fictional description, he can find the more realistic qualities of an everyday hero. These real-life heroes tend to be people who are brave and courageous; they take action when action is needed for the greater good of their surrounding people. With this being said, it is ignorant to declare one singular definition of heroism as every person, community, culture, and generation can classify a hero in a very different way. The qualities and characteristics of a hero are entirely circumstantial, and therefore are forever in flux. One of the many heroes of American history is Rosa Parks, often referred to as “the first lady of civil rights.” Many know Parks as a hero due to her act of defiance in 1955....
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...African Americans Heroes Shawn Okelley Taylor COM/150 04/28/2013 Lee Eubanks Who is a Hero? African American heroes have a great impact in our society and are often not recognized for their great achievements. What kind of life did they lead? What was some of the problems they faced? And what did they do to make them well known. So, What does define a Hero and Heroism in today’s society? Black History month has often spoken upon famous African-Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, Harriet Tubman and George Washington Carver. Those legendary figures are certainly worth celebrating, yet there have been many other African-American men and women who achieved significant milestones for their race, and made significant contributions to society, but get little attention today. Such people as: Hattie McDaniel, Guion Bluford, Edward Bouchet, Fritz Pollard, Oscar Micheaux, Madam C.J. Walker and James “Cool Papa” Bell. Hattie McDaniel was actually the first black person to win an Oscar in 1940. Halle Berry who is well known made headlines in 2002 when she became the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actress, for her role in Monster’s Ball. McDaniel’s Oscar winning performance was as the character Mammy in gone with the Wind she was also regarded as the first Africa American to sing on the radio in the United States. McDaniel has two stars on the Hollywood walk of Fame honoring both her singing and film careers....
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...A lot of great nations have rich history of their own, whether it is bad or it is good. The United States of America has great history and tradition, from the Revolutionary War to the occupation of Afghanistan. When people who write about history discuss that of the United States, they often consider how eminent this country is and the great deeds other people of that country have done. Historians who write about the history of America often write about how it has had a share of great heroes from Christopher Columbus, Woodrow Wilson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, etc.. Nevertheless, historians often seem to not remember to mention the real heroes of America like, for example, John Brown and the Native Americans. Much of the history that historians write about don't always show precision. Since many historians only write about one side of history, it only makes it worse by not revealing the factuality of history and creates an erroneous image of what really took place. Many of our nation's great leaders have been distinguished as individuals who have the best interest of the country and every action they take on behalf of the country befittingly. For instance, in the book, Lies My Teacher Told Me, by James Loewen, he writes, "Under [president] Wilson, the United States intervened in Latin America more often than at any other time in our history." (Loewen, 16). What reason did the United States have to start an intervention in countries that...
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