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    second career as a social reformer. The Webster site gives an abundance of specific detail about how Dix influenced people and how passionate she was about her beliefs. The last portion of the website biography laments the fact that Dix and her accomplishments are sadly under-reported in most history and psychology textbooks‚ but that

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    Abstract Dr. Francisco is a past president of the American Chemical Society‚ the world’s largest scientific society‚ and served as president of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences‚ one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies‚ and is a fellow of the American Physical Society‚ American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society

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    This fact made me understand that I can achieve something big in my life regardless of my roots. Newton said that his works were based on previous discoveries. It was an admission that his amazing achievements would not be possible without the accomplishments of the people before him. I realized how fortunate we are that we can readily access the knowledge from the past through the internet with just few clicks unlike before that knowledge was

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    Born in 100 B.C.E.‚ Julius Caesar was an influential leader in Ancient Rome with many accomplishments‚ but some that impacted history the most were his military tactics leading him to win every battle which resulted in expanding Rome‚ his political changes from Republic to Dictatorship‚ and his assassination that devastated and split Rome‚ causing allies to form. Many say Caesar was courageous until he was killed‚ which resulted in him expanding Rome during his military career. He was an overall

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    Benjamin Britten‚ an outstanding British composer‚ pianist‚ and conductor‚ is one of the most famous composers of the 20th century. His talents include composing Operas‚ Chorals‚ and Orchestra pieces. Included in his accomplishments are compositions composed for symphonies‚ operas‚ and films. He became quite well known for his work during the mid-twentieth century. Benjamin Britten was born in 1913 in Lowestoft England. Britten’s father was a dentist‚ and not very involved in young Benjamin’s

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    president the United States has had was Abraham Lincoln‚ the sixteenth president. Abraham Lincoln served as president from March 1861 to his assassination in April 1865. During the time he served‚ the Civil War took place and he had different accomplishments like the ending of slavery‚ Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln is considered one of the best presidents in history because of his ways of leadership and the qualities he had that made him a great leader. He was one of the most dedicated and committed

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    When most people think Isaac Newton‚ they don’t normally think of what all he has accomplished. People think of Isaac Newton as just another ordinary human being. Well‚ what they don’t know is that he has gone very far in his years of living. Now‚ Isaac Newton is not around anymore‚ but most of what he has accomplished is still here to this day. Honestly‚ I wish that I could have been around 1600’s so that I could have met him. Just imagine how amazing that would be. Isaac Newton was born as a premature

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    that‚ she was also a genuinely kind and wonderful person. She showed everybody that you can be anything‚ and you can achieve your dreams. Audrey Hepburn has become such an inspiration to many people in her childhood‚ adult life‚ and through her accomplishments. From the moment she was born‚ her parents knew that Audrey would grow up to be someone special. She was born May 4‚ 1929‚ in Belgium. Originally‚ her name was Andrey Ruston‚ but later changed it to Audrey Hepburn for a professional name. Even

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    first year they allowed African Americans into the Hall of Fame. After Robinson retired‚ he opened up a bank for African Americans. His number “42” was retired from every team in 1997. Since then‚ his number is worn every april to celebrate his accomplishments on and off the field. Nationwide‚ fans celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15. ”I’d like to live to see a black manager.”- Jackie Robinson(History.com

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    “The rainbow connection. The lovers‚ the dreamers‚ and me”‚ Jim Henson clearly being a man with lots of love and dreams himself‚ showed this in everything he did‚ which shaped him into a man beloved by all. Contributing to Mr. Henson’s many accomplishments‚ In 1966‚ Jim Henson was nominated for an Academy Award for his short experimental film Time Piece. Through his life‚ millions of his characters from Sam and Friends‚ Sesame Street‚ and The Muppet Show caused life to be just a bit easier for people

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