Al Capone is one of the most well-known mobsters in American History due to his booming success during the prohibition. His success was helped through his intimidation and his professional business attitude. Citizens in Chicago respected Capone mainly because they were scared of him but also‚ because he brought highly valued goods into the city. Al Capone’s actions during the prohibition drastically changed American policing and business in the 1920s. Capone was born in Brooklyn New York on January
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Isoroku Yamamoto‚the mastermind behind the attack of Pearl Harbor‚ once said ‘’Even a burglar hesitates to go back for more.’’ Yamamoto had to go through a lot before being known as the mastermind of the planned attack on pearl harbor.He was so smart he even went through one of the most persigue colleges in the U.S. Because of this great education he was provided with‚ Yamamoto was able to speak the language of which the country he was planning to attack and he learned more about the U.S military
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Throughout the history of literature‚ Keats is arguable the most influential writers of the romantic era. Although‚ at the time of his life‚ his poetry was unread and frankly unheard of. Those who did read his writing were appalled and stated that he wouldn’t make it as a writer. This started Keats disbelief in himself‚ but he continued writing because his dream was to become recognized for his work. It’s clearly seen that his writing was matured much beyond his time‚ therefore his recognition did
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Mary Shelley is often overlooked in today’s popular culture and sometimes even in literature. Her works‚ aside from Frankenstein‚ are rarely spoken of and few people are familiar with the actual plot of the story. If they are‚ it’s due to a crude portrayal of the work in a movie or summary. Even fewer people are aware of the acute despair that Shelley experienced throughout her life and how much of that intense emotion she poured into her works. The tragedies of her life are intertwined in her works
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When I was starting out with my musical career‚ I never imaged I’d see myself six years later placing 2nd in all-state wind ensemble. As soon as I got into high school‚ I always wanted to see myself in the wind ensemble‚ with the best of my school. Once my junior year arrived‚ I finally received that honor. Wind Ensemble was tough‚ it took a lot of commitment‚ but in the end‚ the reward was so much more than I could have wished for. When I first began my career in high school‚ I always wanted to
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“To renew America‚ we must be bold.” William “Bill” Clinton was more than just a president he was the young‚ bold‚ and vibrant peacekeeper America needed in office. Clinton made laws to protect and benefit all Americans. Without Clinton’s ability to supply and aid foreign countries‚ American issues would’ve never been governable. No president in history has ever led a military the way William Clinton did. Despite his impeachment‚ Clinton was the greatest president to serve as Chief Legislator‚ Chief
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The most elegant man in Europe‚ many called him‚ gave the fashion community a whole different look on sportswear and fragrances. His role in twentieth century fashion was very important: he transformed from selling designs from a small dressmaking store in Paris to designing for many celebrities as well as creating one of the most expensive perfumes known today. These are some brief reasons why Jean Patou is considered one of the most powerful and influencing figures from twentieth century fashion
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Steve Jobs once said‚ “The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world‚ are the ones who do.” A single man had the ability to show the world that he could change the way we live today. His first steps to becoming the man he once was‚ started with the founding of Apple Inc. Jobs‚ not only founded Apple‚ but he was an inventor and entrepreneur of many of the electronics we use today (“Wikipedia”). He was a dedicated man‚ and if one of his inventions failed‚ he would try again
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Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer whose works featured the Romantic period and Polish nationalistic music. His work ranges from Mazurkas to Nocturnes‚ from Polonaises to Waltzes‚ includes concertos‚ sonatas and much more. He was born in March 10‚ 1810 in ¯elazowa Wola to Nicolas Chopin. He grew up as a sickly but talented child‚ often hailed the child prodigy in Poland. When he was seven years old‚ he authored two polonaises. He had various instructors‚ including his own sister and his mother
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There was widespread praise for the 442nd -- its heritage‚ determination‚ loyalty and self-sacrifice. General George C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army‚ Secretary of State and the third U.S. Secretary of Defense) enthusiastically acclaimed the 442nd saying‚ "I had the honor to command the men of the 442nd Combat Team . . . [who] fought magnificently in the field of battle and wrote brilliant chapters in the military history of our country. They were superb! That word correctly describes it:
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