became the last manned mission to the moon. It seems inconceivable that 43 years later‚ these footprints left by Apollo 17 astronauts were the last of any man. Even more disturbing is the lack of a permanent commemoration or memorial to the accomplishment of those 12 astronauts that made the perilous journey. With all of the advancements in technology as evidenced by the many unmanned missions to other planets‚ minor planets‚ and moons in our solar system‚ why haven’t we sent men back to the
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Throughout my life and educational career I have had many experiences and have accomplished many things. I am most proud of my accomplishment through my independence. After high school I moved to Hawaii to attend college. This was my first experience of being on my own. Through my experience of being independent I learned more about myself. From this experience I was able to understand who I was and realize what I truly wanted from my education. Before I became independent‚ I was unsure on what
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The fall of Rome is a very diverse topic. It can be done in many different ways and theories thought of in diverse ways. Some of the theories involve lead poisoning causing the people to go insane and make bad decisions and in turn cause it to fall. Others say the inflation a term used when your money buys less; caused the fall due to over taxation of the public. Also the religious movement of christianity is believed to be thought of as a weakening agent for the republic. Angry citizens also turn
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That everyone has their own characteristics is the reason why those who do something in their own way can accomplish more. The accomplishment can be contributed to the personal distinction. Lindbergh‚ the first man who is a dark horse in a deadly competition risks his life to fly across the Atlantic and lands as the most famous man on earth. He proves the American aviation’s future. A Lone Eagle‚ who inspired the world to look to the skies. When he was young‚ he was tired with the high school
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In any play by the well-known William Shakespeare‚ there is bound to be plenty of meat on the bone in regards to the script. Underneath the concrete elements of character‚ plot and theme there are very complex and unique ideas and images. Throughout one of Shakespeare’s more established plays‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ many images are evoked through the playwright’s mastery--one of the key ones being the violence that envelopes the world of Verona. Shakespeare produces fantastic visions of violence in the
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twenty-one years saint Leo kept the church safe during his time. He also led them to peace and security. One of his best accomplishments was that he stopped the spread of heresy in his time. Another thing he did was that he presented a clear doctrine of Christ’s incarnation and successfully promoted Catholic traditions. Leo is widely known as one of the best leaders of the ancient church. His papacy started on September 29‚ the year 440. Some names he was called include Saint Leo‚ saint Leo the Great
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Tacitus’ The Burning of Rome Tacitus’ “The Burning of Rome” translated by George Gilbert Ramsay shows its significance‚ style‚ and beliefs of the burning of Rome. A large portion of Ancient Rome flares during the Emperor Nero ’s reign. Rather than rebuild the city to it ’s old plan‚ Nero built a gigantic palace where the burned buildings had been. Rumors were told that Nero started the fire. To put an end therefore to this rumor‚ he shifted the charge onto others‚ and inflicted the most cruel tortures
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Asian Contributions Mary-Lyn Rose Grand Canyon University: SOC-415 December 23‚ 2012 Asian Contributions Many years ago‚ the laws of the United States prohibited Asian immigrants from entering the country. This law was eventually revoked and in 1952 legislation passed that allows people of all races to become United States Citizens. According to the U.S. Embassy website (n.d.)‚ “today Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the country‚ currently approximately fifteen
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completing his studies‚ his mother agreed to permit him to pursue his passion in academics. After years of rigorous study and close workings with highly reputable doctors‚ in 1849‚ he was declared doctor of medicine and his accomplishments continued to pile up. A few of his accomplishments include
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self-doubt started to cause turmoil in our relationship‚ and jealousy clouded my previous feelings of admiration. My need to match my brother’s achievements began to escalate. Competing with him served as a driving force behind some of my many accomplishments‚ several far more commendable than Otto’s. My National History Day wins last year left not only me‚ but my entire school‚ family‚ and town feeling proud‚ and yet I still had that nagging feeling that I was not quite measuring up to my brother
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