The Fort Cornwallis Penang Island‚ as of today‚ is synonymous with its delectable hawker fare and its trails of heritage buildings and walkway. Among the many infamous historical landmarks of Penang Island - the Fort Cornwallis‚ which has a rich history of more than two centuries‚ stands out in the forefront. It is today‚ the largest and most intact fort that can be found in Malaysia. Fort Cornwallis’ history dated back to the starting point when Sir Captain Francis Light from the British
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September 11‚ 2001 is a day that will tug at the heartstrings of America. In the midst of erupted chaos‚ President George W. Bush delivered a speech that was informative‚ yet comforting. The use of pathos exhibits sorrow and the sliver of hope that remained. Logos reflects the ensurance of efforts to assist the citizens in need and hunt down the people responsible. Rhetorical devices emphasize meaning‚ intrigues the audience. Bush’s speech on September 11‚ 2001 is a rhetorical speech of hope
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Agra Fort Agra Fort is located (270 10’ 47’’N & 780 1’ 22’’ E) on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the city of Agra in Uttar. The magnificent towers‚ bastions‚ ramparts‚ and gateways of the Agra Fort symbolize the stature and power of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Built between 1565 and 1571 AD‚ it is said that the emperor Shah Jahan‚ who built the Taj Mahal‚ was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The magnificent Agra fort‚ though started by Emperor Akbar‚ was completed by his grandson
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Fort Sumter was a turning point in determining the outcome of the Civil War. Fort Sumter was built on a man-made island of seashells and granite. It was a pentagon shape that was fifty feet high and the walls were eight to twelve feet thick. Fort Sumter is located in South Carolina. It was a defense system for Charleston Harbor. It was named after a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina. For one of the causes of the Civil War was that the South demanded that fort Sumter be turned over
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Red Fort in Delhi: The Symbol of India Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most important monuments of India. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by Shahjahan - the Mughal King who also built the famous Taj Mahal - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the Uru-Muhalla. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lal Quila stands at the eastern side of Shahjahanabad and the very name of "Lal
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historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm there are many interesting articles; however‚ the one that stuck out for me was given by George W. Bush. He is responding to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center September 11th 2001. President Bush’s speech was primarily opinion because he was describing how he felt‚ although some facts were stated about the attack. President Bush stated in his speech‚ “On September 11th‚ enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have
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George W. Bush Presidency 2000-2008 ● 2000 Election ○ Won only by electoral votes from final state win in Florida‚ but lost popular votes to Democratic Nominee‚ Al Gore by about 500‚000. ■ First election since 1876 that had been disputed. Democrats had requested a manual recount from the Florida counties in question‚ however Republicans sued to prohibit these hand tallies. Republicans then requested set deadlines that potentially could turn away votes that may have come in for Gore‚ so Democrats
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Lives ending in falling buildings‚ plane crash fires consuming thousands of people like a raging inferno‚ and families mourning victims; anyone who was alive during the 11th of September‚ 2001 would recognize this tragedy. George W. Bush‚ (appositive)President of the United States(nonessential clause)‚ brought forward an important speech that day to address terrorists attacks that caused thousands of our fellow citizens to lose their lives and their family members. He assures these attacks were intended
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Fort Clatsop Fort Clatsop was the encampment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Corps of Discovery) in the Oregon Country. Located near the mouth of the Columbia River this site served as their camp from December 8‚ 1805 until their departure on March 23‚ 1806. Fort Clatsop is located along the Lewis and Clark River at the north end of the Clatsop Plains approximately 5 miles southwest of Astoria‚ the fort was the last encampment of the Corps of Discovery before embarking on their return trip east
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prevail. Soon after the war between the countries subsided the United States realized they had made a mistake. Saddam Hussein had accumulated so much debt during the war that in order to pay down his debt he invaded his neighbor country‚ Kuwait. In 1991 George W.
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