Theodore Fulton Stevens, born November 18, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated high school in 1942, going to Oregon State University and studied engineering there. Not long after in 1943 until 1946, he left to join the Army Air Corps and fight in World War II. His achievements after his service lead to him receiving many medals for his hard work. He also attended Harvard Law School and the University of California after fighting in World War II. In 1947, Stevens received a bachelor’s degree in political science and later in 1950, graduating from Harvard Law School (“Ted Stevens Biography”). In 1978, Stevens had also survived a plane crash in Alaska, killing his first wife. Ted Stevens is considered one of the longest serving Republicans in history, as he has served in public services for over forty years. Not long after graduating from UCLA and Harvard, he practiced law in the Fairbanks, Alaska becoming a federal prosecutor. After this, he moved to Washington DC in order to work under the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (“Home of Heroes” Ted Stevens). In 1964, he then moved back to Alaska and opened up his own law firm in Anchorage. and was elected in the Alaska House of Representatives, and later became …show more content…
In 1980, he attempted to stop the Alaskan Land Acts but was unable to. Stevens also was unable to receive approval of oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (National Journal “Former Senator Ted Stevens”). Through his failures, he also had his successes, such as during the Native Claims Act in 1971, getting the oil pipeline through by just one vote. He is known for his temper, however he was able to get along with just about anyone as long as they were respectful of his opinions. Stevens had once said “I did not lose my temper, I know exactly where it is” and “I’m a mean and miserable S.O.B.” (Clymer “Ted
There is only one king of the bow hunting industry, and his name is Fred Bear. Fred Bear is the creator and owner of Bear Archery. (Avery) Not only is he the owner of Bear Archery, he is known as one of the best bow hunters to ever live due to facts including that he is a five-time world record holder on archery wild game harvests and has won many awards due to his outdoorsman skills. (Avery)
He went to marry college in marry college he stead law for the state of Kentucky. He was elected as a catena for of Kentucky. He was fast a natural finger for the state of Kentucky he was become a rising star. He was a politician for the state of Kentucky.
Thomas Earl Petty was an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He was one of the best-selling music artists of all time with more than 80 million records worldwide were sold. Petty was born October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida. When he was young, he had a difficult relationship with his father, who did not want him interested in arts. However, in the summer of 1961, at the age of ten, with his uncle help, he met Elvis Presley.
Stanley Mathews was commissioned lieutenant colonel of the Ohio 23rd infantry and promoted to colonel of the 51st Ohio infantry. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 21st, 1824. He went to college at Keyon College that is located on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. After he got his degree he studied law in Cincinnati. When Stanley got his law degree he moved down to Columbia, Tennessee, where Matthews took the bar.
University of Arizona is such one of the greatest school through the whole US nation, there were lots of famous and great people came out from this spectacular school. Besides those illustrious people, most of them had some really interesting stories behind them, such as John Salmon, the “creator” of the most famous slogan in Arizona, the “bear down”. The slogan “bear down” came from John Salmon, who was famous for his football skill and his nickname “button”. He was one of the greatest student body president and quarter back in the history of University of Arizona.
Jim Crow was not a person, it was a series of laws that imposed legal segregation between white Americans and African Americans in the American South. It promoting the status “Separate but Equal”, but for the African American community that was not the case. African Americans were continuously ridiculed, and were treated as inferiors. Although slavery was abolished in 1865, the legal segregation of white Americans and African Americans was still a continuing controversial subject and was extended for almost a hundred years (abolished in 1964). Remembering Jim Crow: African Americans Tell About Life in the Segregated South is a series of primary accounts of real people who experienced this era first-hand and was edited by William H.Chafe, Raymond
“When he fell in the Bunker-hill battle, co-laborers in the cause, who felt the magnetism of his influence, and knew the value of his service, declared that his memory would be endeared to the worthy, in every part and age of the world, as long as virtue and valor should be esteemed among mankind.” - The Life And Times Of Joseph Warren ~ Dr. Joseph Warren, at the time of his death, was deemed worthy to be remembered forever and yet he has become forgotten in many modern tellings of the history of the United States. Joseph Warren was born on June 10, 1741 in Roxbury, Massachusetts to Joseph Warren Sr. and Mary (Stevens) Warren. Joseph Warren was a diligent and thrifty apple farmer, who was held in high regards by his fellow townsmen. In October
Ever wonder why you have free health care? Well Tommy Douglas is the answer. In this speech I’m going to tell you about his childhood, what lead him to be named the greatest Canadian in CBC poll, The Greatest Canadian of all time by voters across Canada and the Father of Medicare, his achievements and failures and some of his other jobs and the education he needed. Firstly, his childhood was very normal.
The Life and Accomplishments of Robert Fulton Robert Fulton is widely known for engineering and building the first commercially successful steamboat, “Clermont”. Although most would consider that to be his biggest accomplishment, it’s not his only one. He also has an artistic past, he has painted many works of art including landscapes, portraits, houses, and machinery. Robert’s experience with the arts most likely had a big effect on the success of his invention. Fulton was born in rural Pennsylvania, on November 14th, 1765, on his family farm in the town of Little Britain.
A Neglected Hero of Liberty What are the main people you think of when the word “religious freedom” and “God given rights” pop up, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. What about Roger Williams, didn't think so, those three actually championed his Williams idea of Sole Liberty. He did everything possible for society in his time to accept his idea. Roger Williams became who is because of religious intolerance, contributes to religious equality and freedom today, and represents bravery and fairness.
“No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure.” Through the way to achieve glory, a person has to overcome many difficulties, not only that they have to sacrifice many things like age, energy, time and something more relevant to your life, but also in immediate time, you may catch the last straw. For instance, James Knox Polk, who tried to run for a position in political government, unfortunately, he failed many times since the age of 29, but angle smiled with him, he became 11th President of United States. Firstly, we should joint down about his background.
The play Our Town is about the people of a small town of Grover's Corners in New Hampshire. This play focuses mainly on two families, the Gibbs and the Webbs. The play portrays teenage years, love and marriage, and death throughout the three acts. Throughout the play, Emily Webb, Mrs. Gibbs, and Joe Crowell suddenly die suddenly when they had their whole lives ahead of them. Wilder conveys that death happens at any time so one should live every day like it will be their last.
Eugene Talmadge was born in Forsyth, Georgia on September 23, 1884. He was the 67th governor in Georgia. He was a democratic politician who served four years in his first term He from 1933-1937. He was elected as governor four different times. His third time being elected he was in office for two years.
In any poll by historians or American citizens, Theodore Roosevelt ranks among the top five presidents of the United States. He is undoubtedly one of the two or three unique individuals who ever held the office and was an instrumental figure in shaping the nation we now know. Without his passion for education, he would have never been in the position or had the determination to be one of the youngest presidents of the United States. Without his education, he would not have been able to accomplish what he did and had the keen mind and other traits that he had. He was a keen observer of life around him and his education was very important to him.
Robert Fulton was an American engineer who created the first successful steamboat. His first steamboat was originally called the North River Steamboat, but later it was called the Clermont. This steamboat was able to carry passengers between New York City and Albany. Fulton also designed the world's first steam powered warship.