Deborah Samson was a Massachusetts woman who disguised herself as a man and served for over a year in the revolutionary war. I think it was very brave of her to do that knowing how much trouble she could have got in.…
Recognition for her service included an Air Medal citation from President Bush commending her delivery of “outstanding medical care” to wounded servicemembers during Operation Enduring Freedom.[20] The citation noted that “her airmanship and courage directly contributed to the successful accomplishment of important missions under extremely hazardous conditions and demonstrate[d] her outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty.”[21] She was named Air Force Officer of the…
Robert Shurtleff, also known as Deborah Sampsom was, and still is known for showing great bravery by dressing up as a man, and going to war. Deborah Sampsom grew up in a very poor home. She was the oldest of six kids. When Deborah was only a young girl, her father left her family by going on a ship and sailing away. Somehow Deborah's mother had to find a way to provide for her family. Shortly after, Deborah's mother got sick, and couldn't provide for her family. Her mother then shipped away all of her kids to close family, and friends to work on farms in exchange for food and money. This was the start of a story that would amaze history to this very day.…
Elizabeth Van Lew is a hero of her time. She would provide prison soldiers with food and medicine, at her own expense. She would also help prisoners with their escape. Elizabeth provided crucial intelligence to the Union. She liberated prisoners from Libby prison. Her kindness…
Among the soldiers of the Massachusetts Fourth Regiment, a young Private, Robert Shurtliff "…was always mentioned in glowing terms as being one of the toughest, strongest, and most patriotic soldiers… Shurtliff 's physical endurance was legendary" (Leonard). In contrast, the inexperienced, eighteen-year-old Deborah Sampson rarely received compliments nor stood out among the beauties of Plympton and Middleborough, Massachusetts. These two seemingly-different personages have much more in common that one might imagine. In the late Eighteenth Century, women had few rights given to them in their male dominated societies. "Women could not legally vote, own property, or serve in the military…" (Silvey 10). Despite these statutory limitations, Sampson knew what she wanted to accomplish and she would go to any extent necessary to achieve it. Deborah Sampson helped pave the way for a change in the rights of women by showing strong vitality and persistence in following her dreams, serving her country, and by exhibiting unfailing faith in herself and her abilities - so often overlooked by society.…
Irena Sendler almost got killed when the Nazies found her. When the dogs were barking some Nazies go suspicious and went to go check it out and The Nazies broke both of her arms and legs. When sentenced to death she was saved last minute by Zgoda who bribed one of the Germans to halt the execution, The the rest of the war she was controlled by the Gestapo(“Irena Sendler” 1).…
* Harriet Tubman was also the first woman in America to ever lead a military raid.…
Children have the right to have access to equality of opportunity,, in settings we should promote positive aspects of diversity. Discrimination can interfere and create barriers in achieving this. It is so important that we have an inclusive setting allowing all children and families an equal footing.…
Anna Marie Hahn, also known as “Arsenic Anna” was born on July 7, 1906 in Bavaria, Germany. She moved to America—Cincinnati, Ohio to be exact—in 1929 at the age of 23. Her first marriage was to a doctor from Vienna, whom she had a son with named Oskar. Her husband died shortly after arriving into the United States. She decided to stay with her aunt and uncle in the Cincinnati German District, where she can start fresh on a new path. She met her 2nd husband, Philip Hahn, a telegraph operator, at a community dance at the Hotel Alms. Desperately wanting to leave his job, the Hahn’s decided to open up two delicatessens, and they received the ownership to Anna’s aunt and uncle’s house, which died shortly after the open of the Hahn’s business.…
Have you noticed that in most history text books that the role of woman was…
For 3 years she followed army operations throughout the Virginia theater and in the Charleston, S.C., area. Her work in Fredericksburg, Va., hospitals, caring for the casualties from the Battle of the Wilderness, and nursing work at Bermuda Hundred attracted national notice. At this time she formed her only formal Civil War connection with any organization when she served as superintendent of nurses.…
Colonel Montgomery called her "Moses" because when he exodus of Egypt happened Moses was the leader. And now pretty much the same thing is happening with Harriet. In my opinion, leading a spy ring and helping to free 800 slaves on a single night is a great achievement. (Document C)…
I think Mary Seacole was an extremely brave and great woman going to the Crimean War. She started in Jamaica then went to London to find Florence Nightingale. She was rejected but still was committed and went on to the battlefield. Florence refused again so Mary decided to setup her own hospital. Mary was a very strong person who believed strongly in helping the soldiers.…
A heroine is a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her bravery and noble qualities; Laura Secord easily qualifies and exceeds this definition[i]. Her initiative, quick wit, intelligence and physical fortitude have been inspiring people since her story became widely known. Laura Secord is a genuine icon of Canadian history because 200 years later we are still hearing her story and the effects her actions had on the war of 1812. Laura Ingersoll Secord deserves a place of honour in Canadian history because of her exceptional courage, bravery and heroic act which made a significant impact on the outcome of the battle at Beaver Dams.…
Despite being terribly tortured, Elizabeth Choy refused to confess. After 193 days, she was released from the prison. Her husband was released much later. After the war, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of her valour in 1946 during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. She was known as a war heroine.…
