customer-focused airline,” and to “Say to customers, co-workers and competitors that United is back in the game in a big way.”2 According to The Chicago Tribune, "The airline needs a fresh start after a tough period following the 2010 combination with Continental. It's had a number of high-profile technology glitches as it switched to a unified system, which CEO Jeff Smisek admitted cost it some customers. Its traffic has
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We marched down the silky and dark road, knowing we were going to be outnumbered when we got to this feild. We were the 32nd Division of the Army. We were going in to help a pinned down division, pinned down by MG-42 fire from the Germans. “Sarge!” I heard cried out. I turned around. “You promise me you’re gonna’ get us through this man.” Private Meadows said lightly. “I cant make no promises, but if you follow my orders and keep your head down, you should get through this fine.” I replied. He
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In October this year, America has had another well-deserved victory towards independence! The battle was located near the border between North and South Carolina. Loyalist militia under command of Major Patrick Ferguson suffered a huge defeat from Patriot militia under the leadership of William Campbell. British leaders and militia headed towards the south to gather recruits by irritating and intimidating the colonial men to join their cause. The Patriots marched out until they caught up with the
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The valley forge is the story of the six month encampment of the continental army of the U.S.A. with in command general George Washington, in pennsylvania. No war was fought here, but it was a turning point of the revolutionary war. Early into the six-month encampment, there was hunger, disease, and despair. Bad weather did not benefit the soldiers. There was starving soldiers were throughout the camp. Some couldn't take the cold, hunger, and uncertainty any longer. Cries of “Beef” echoed
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Matthew Broomall Professor Hunter History 1301 30 October 2015 Patrick Ferguson: The Battle of King’s Mountain As with all wars there are many events or mistakes that can be very costly. Often times a change in strategy or simply being in the right place at the right time can be influential in the outcome. The Battle of King’s Mountain was a pivotal point in history and while researching the events that took place one could speculate that if a commander of that battle was less complacent the outcome
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Diego Lamana History George Washington George Washington was the most determined leader of the American cause. Washington born in 1732 into a provincial gentry of Colonial Virginia, his family were wealthy planters who owned tobacco plantations, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman. George Washington began surveying at about age 15. George starts on his first exploration into the wilds of western Virginia. He wants to be
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Life Crevecoeur's family consisted of his wife, Mehitable Tippet, and his three children which soon after Crevecoeur's wedding, he had became an “American Farmer”. Once the American Revolution had spread, Crevecoeur wanted to see his family. So Crevecoeur decided to return to France and visit them. But after his long, dreadful journey throughout the war, he thought that he had finally found his family. Although, what is instead saw his wife dead, his barn burning, and his children resettled in
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The USA, a unbelievable country that was formed in the 1700s. This country has progressed massively over the past 150 years. We have developed the best country in the world. Imagine how good we are right now, we have the best Military, health care, technology, Athletes, and we have a huge, strong economy. Now take these facts and reverse then to what we would be if we were still under British rule. My my all we have is the 13 colonies and the United Kingdom. ⅙ of the Military we have now. Not as
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Paragraph: Marquis de Lafayette started off from generally humble beginnings from which he created great outcomes. Born into one of the oldest French Family’s, Lafayette grew up with a taste for blood which his long line of warrior ancestors passed down to him proceeding him to join the United States revolution. However before that Lafayette grew up mostly with his grandmother as his Father was killed by British in the battle of Minden and his mother not well enough to support him. At age 17 he joined
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George Washington once said, “Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.” George Washington lived by this quote, especially when he became president. When he became the first president of the new country, the United States of America, he knew that he would be an example for all the future presidents, so he needed to be a respectable example, because he knew it would be a powerful influence on the history of our country. As a result of George Washington being the first president
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