explained a little bit how this concert was derived. Heroes, Lost and Fallen was dedicated as a Vietnam Memorial. This piece was very different and had many different sounds. He told the audience to listen carefully because there were quotes from the Star Spangled Banner and the Vietnamese National Anthem, which I had no clue what sounded like, but it kept me on the edge of my seat trying to pick out the sounds. The section started slowly but then progressed from a slow “March to War” then climaxing
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On this auspicious day, Government buildings present a neat and tidy appearance. National flags flutter everywhere. People put on gala dresses and take part in the celebrations with great enthusiasm. The day is observed as a public holiday. This year the day was celebrated in our town with great eclat. The main celebrations were held in an open space. The function was presided over by the Minister for Education. First of all, he unfurled the National Flag. The police band played the National
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one day George Washington and two of his key figures sketched out the United States flag and asked Betsy Ross to sew it together and she did. No one knows for sure whether Betsy Ross designed the flag or if she did in fact change the original six stars to five. Many historians say that a man named Francis Hopkinson who was a lawyer was the real designer of the first flag. Hopkinson wrote a letter in 1780 to the board of admiralty which stated that he in fact did design the first flag and most say
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People would usually use the term “American” to refer to someone who simply lives in America, but there is more to this word than just that. When I think of an “American” I think of someone who is free to do just about whatever they want, someone who is patriotic and loves what their country stands for, and someone who has the opportunity to acquire a job and work in order to provide for their family. John McCain explains this idea in his short story, “Veterans Day”. Walt Whitman also backs up this
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Freshies Frolic Timeline EARLY START Part I. 6:30 - 6:35 Doxology 6:35 - 6:40 Philippine National Anthem 6:40 - 6:50 Introduction of Hosts 6:50 - 6:55 Opening Remarks 6:55 - 7:05 Production Number (Runggis) 7:05 – 7:10 Introduction of Judges 7:10 - 7:20 Production number (Mr. and Ms. Frolic) 7:20 – 8:00 Dinner Part II. 8:00 – 8:05 Reading of Criteria 8:05 – 8:35 Course Presentation (Batch 1- First 4 courses) 8:35 – 8:40 Intermission Number (HH Slick) 8:40 – 9:10 Course
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Analyse the significance of stereotypes in the movie. Stereotypes play a significant role in this movie as they represent the main obstacles that keep Billy from achieving his dreams. Billy has to overcome the fact that his family, and even Billy himself at the beginning of the film believes that only “puffs” or homosexual men would want to do Ballet. Similarly, he has to fight the stereotype that “real” men play football, or box, or wrestle. In what way do the male characters in the film
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Best Prom Ever “Best Prom Ever” When I was in 4th year high school, I had so much fun in our prom night. I’m so grateful because it gave me good memories that will be unforgettable for me. Our prom started with an entourage. I’m nervous that time because I’m thinking that I might not do it well. But luckily, I passed on it with my partner. Then, many other ceremonies followed such as the opening ceremony, invocation, singing of the national anthem and the school hymn, turn over ceremony of
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Survivor: All-stars (1–7): Tribe 1: Richard Hatch Colby Donaldson Jonny Fairplay Dalton Boston Rob Mariano Big Tom Buchanan Vecepia Towery Tina Wesson Colleen Haskell Deena Bennett Shii Ann Huang Tribe 2: Brian Heidik Ethan Zohn Rob Cesternino Lex van der Berghe Rupert Boneham Sandra Diaz-Twine Kathy Vavrick-O’Brien Jenna Morasca Jerri Manthey Sue Hawk Survivor: All-stars 2 (9-15) Tribe 1: Tom Westman Aras Baskauskas Yul Kwon Todd Herzog Rafe Judkins Ami Cusack
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Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. This phrase reminds me of the veterans who bravely risk their own lives for America’s freedom. A veteran’s willingness to fight for freedom is an example of how much he or she cares for America. These veterans can’t know everyone in America, yet they risk their lives to protect us. I think about this often. I wonder why some people give so much, often dying for their country, and why others give so little. Some try so hard to make things right in America, when
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The United States of America’s flag has true connotation for the country, yet in America many showcase the Confederated flag because it is a symbol of a heritage of history. Many people in southern states believe it represents their Southern background and dignity, however, others believe it demonstrates slavery and hardship. In the 19th century the southern states had less affiliation with the other states in the Union and the Confederate flag reminds many people that at one time the southern states
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