Annie Oakley I am a woman. I am able to get an education if I so choose. As an adult I will be able to own property and vote. I am not spending my childhood learning how to become a wife and a mother. Whether she knew it or not Annie Oakley helped to give me the rights that I have today. Annie was a woman too‚ and famous sharpshooter. She could shoot better than any man of her time. She helped to show women that it was okay to do more “masculine” things. And‚ she helped women to realize that
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Annie Oakley Annie Oakley‚ legendary sharp-shooter and celebrated member of Buffalo Bill ’s Wild West show‚ was one of America ’s first superstars. In the late nineteenth century‚ her image was known all over the world. She had tea with Queen Victoria‚ met the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef‚ and was challenged by Grand Duke Michael of Russia to a shooting match. Though the Grand Duke was noted for being an excellent wing shot‚ Annie Oakley beat him‚ missing only three birds out of fifty‚ while
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The Woman‚ the Myth‚ the Legend: Annie Oakley Annie Oakley was the original woman example of american women‚ she “was a revered global figure” and a “renowned markswoman and star”. Annie was very real and even had her own quotes: “aim at a high mark and you will hit it‚ no‚ not the first time‚ nor the second and maybe not the third. But keep aiming and keep shooting‚ for practice will make you perfect”. Annie had quite an abundance of nicknames in her lifetime because of her many adventures‚ some
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Annie Oakley: Not a true Feminist Annie Oakley survived the harsh‚ younger years of her life. She grew up isolated from her family‚ stricken with poverty and hunger. With these hardships though‚ she grew into an independent‚ graceful and successful woman known all around the world for her talents; talents of which were believed to be only for men. When Oakley rose to the spotlight‚ women were fighting for equality and more rights within society. Although she was a huge hit during these times
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Annie Oakley was born on August 13‚ 1860. She was born in Darke County‚ Ohio. Both her father and stepfather died when she was young. She lived in the Darke County infirmary for a while after that but then moved in with her mother as a teen. This is around the time she started hunting game for a grocery to help her family out. By the time she was 15 she was able to pay off her mom’s mortgage on the house from her earnings. One of the most memorable and important events in Oakley’s life was meeting
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famous Annie Oakley herself. Oakley had many prominent characteristics; such as strength‚ power‚ intelligence‚ courage‚ and boldness. These qualities are what make Annie Oakley a folk hero throughout her entire life‚ and still today. Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Moses in Patterson Township‚ Darke County‚ Ohio‚ on August 13‚ 1860. She was the fifth of seven children from Jake and Susan Moses. (2) As expected‚ Annie was a natural
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August 13‚ 1860 Annie Oakley’s real name was Phoebe Ann Moses.She was born on August 13‚ 1860 in Darke County‚ Ohio on a small farm with her parents Jacob and Susan Moses and her brothers and sisters.When she was young she would go out into the woods and watch her father hunt. She always wanted to shoot her father’s gun. Tragically‚ her father died when she was only five years old. 1871-1873 When her father died she was sent to the Darke County Infirmary when she was nine.The owners of the infirmary
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Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Annie was born as Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13‚ 1860‚ in Darke County‚ Ohio. She would be known as Annie Oakley for her developed excellent marksmanship abilities as a teen‚ earning enough to pay off the mortgage for her mother’s home. She then married fellow marksman Frank Butler in 1876 and would later become a star attraction for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show for years‚ famous for unparalleled
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Oakley Oakley is a respected sunglasses manufacturer attempting to spread into new product categories. Founded in 1975‚ Oakley has transformed from a company providing a single product line into a diverse action sports brand. Strong brand equity and innovative design command premium prices and make Oakley the brand that it is today. Culture devoted to innovation Oakley’s culture has been dedicated to innovation since its inception. The company’s first mover status began with a revolutionary
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The Life and Works of Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz is one of the best portrait photographers in this modern age. Her works focus on varied subjects but hover more among celebrity portraits. Apart from these‚ her photographs depict visual stories that affect audience’s emotions. The diversity and life of her photographs create visual artistic realms that touch the soul. Biography: In 1949‚ Annie Leibovitz was born in Westbury‚ Connecticut. Based on Peter Marshall’s article posted in About
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