WASHINGTON REDSKINS The Native American Mascot Controversy By Anna Yang Origin of “Redskin” The origin of the word "redskin" is debated. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)‚ the term "redskin" came from the reddish skin color of some Native Americans‚ as in the terms red Indian and red man. The OED cites instances of its usage in English dating back to the 17th century and cites a use of red in reference to skin color from 1587. Multiple theories fight for prominence as to the
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HIST101 George Washington saved not only the continental army at the battle of Trenton‚ but he also saved and breathed new life into the cause of Independence. After knowing seemingly knowing nothing but defeat and hardship for the latter half of 1776‚ Washington knew that not only he‚ but the neophyte country known as the United States‚ needed a miracle. History dictates that he most certainly
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George Washington February 22‚ 1732 – December 14‚ 1799 Which president is the only U.S. President to have a state named after him and is the only President ever unanimously elected? George Washington. General George Washington was known for leading the Continental Army to freedom from Great Britain. He became the first president of the United States of America and served from 1789 until 1797. President Washington is also famous for having false teeth made of wood. What most people don’t
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Intra/Entrepreneurship and Business Management Business Failure Case Study Washington Mutual Failure Failing in business isn ’t fatal. It ’s often a precursor to success. It ’s not uncommon for successful entrepreneurs to fail before achieving success. During turbulent economic times‚ such as now‚ we can easily find ourselves shifting the blame for the failure of our businesses to factors outside of our control. Similarly in economic boom times we can find ourselves being quite proud
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Here’s what no one ever expects about Washington—it’s breathtakingly beautiful. Even for people like me who have spent most of our lives here‚ some burst of blossom will stop me‚ remind me of how much this place pleases the eye. Tourists come here anticipating an educational experience‚ not an aesthetic one. It’s the monuments of marble that draw millions of visitors each year to witness the workings of government and hear about the happenstances of history. Wary of what it’s like inside the nefarious
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The American Revolutionary War went on between 1775-1783 and was lead by the patriot general George Washington. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ and was the eldest Washington to make it into adulthood. George was the General in charge of the Continental Army‚ he had prior experience as a soldier during the French and Indian war. The reason why George Washington was selected to be the general of the continental army was because he was determined to the cause‚ was “vigorous and young
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Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington is called the “Lansdowne” painted in the 1800‚ it is located in the American Wing; room Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Galleries of Eighteen–century American Art. It is an oil canvas painting displayed upright against the wall near the corridor‚ dimension are 48 x 37 in. This painting was lent to the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stienhardt in 2008. Alongside the George Washington portrait there are other portraits by Gilbert Stuart’s‚ such as “Matilda
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George Washington was our countries greatest president. He showed this through his limitations‚ ideals‚ and his dedication to this country. President George Washington showed that he had personal limitations‚ and that nobody should go past them. No third term for presidents. He knew that two terms for a President would be enough for one person. This is why he didn’t take a third term‚ they just got out of a monaarchy‚ and they don’t want to back to a similar government style. This two seperate
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Washington‚ DC Trip – 2012 My experience this year in DC was more laid back than last year. I felt that I knew the basics of what we were going to do so I could enjoy it more. This is certainly not my first time going to DC‚ and not going to be last. I enjoyed most of the places we went to even though I have seen a good amount of it before‚ it is still good to go and learn some things I might not of learned the year before. I got to go to the White House this year as opposed to not going last
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country. If the leader wasn’t very intelligent‚ the team or squad wouldn’t do that well. George Washington grew into being a leader for the United States. George Washington was a great leader and always had the right tactics for his Generals in order to achieve his goals in the Revolutionary. As a courageous and outstanding leader‚ George Washington lead the Continental Army in Valley Forge. Washington was the father of his country‚ also known as The United States of America. He was a young leader
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