Date: Unit: Book Title: Flags of Our Fathers Author: James Bradley Why I chose this book: From the moment I set foot on the yellow footprints at MCRD‚ Parris Island I’ve heard Marines talk about the raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima. It inspired me to know more about the Marines who have served and fallen before me. In my eyes‚ this was one of the greatest moments in the Marine Corps history. These are a few reason why I chose to read this book‚ Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley
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The Picture that United Us All Raising the Flag at Ground Zero is a photograph by Thomas E. Franklin. The photo depicts three firefighters raising an American flag while being surrounded by the rubble of the former World Trade Center in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks that took place in 2001. This picture captured the attention of the American media‚ and became synonymous with uniting the American public and creating a feeling of hope on one of the most tragic days in American
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Ashley Barnes Allie D. Rogers Engl 1010- 431 October 1‚ 2012 Ballet or Football? Ballet and football are both difficult sports to master; however‚ someone once said‚ “If ballet were any easier‚ they’d call it football.” What makes for a good sport? Every sport has rules and regulations that one must follow in order to play. The sport requires specific skills such as strength‚ coordination‚ and speed. A good sport has a certain level of safety to keep the participants safe and requires a lot
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believe to be an American you need to have to believe in the rules that it was founded upon and trust in your abilities in order to succeed. You also need to respect your fellow Americans in the hopes that they will treat you with the same respect. The same rule applies with American flag. The American flag represents what America and its people have struggled through throughout 300 years in order to maintain peace in our country. The flag has been held in the highest honor for the entire lifetime
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In this country‚ a person is very likely see the United States flag‚ also known as “Old Glory‚” flying high whether someone has it outside their house‚ it is near a public facility such as a school‚ or a young child could be waving it proudly on the Fourth of July. Although it is an iconic symbol in our country‚ not many people truly knows what it symbolizes or all the rules to respecting the flag. Do people really know the history behind it? If someone answered the question of what they know about
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Question 1 Correct Mark 1 out of 1 Flag question Question text The objective of a heading section is to: Select one: a. See if you can spell your name correctly b. Give employers an idea where you live c. Make it easy for a potential employer to contact you Correct d. None of these Feedback The correct answer is: Make it easy for a potential employer to contact you Question 2 Correct Mark 1 out of 1 Flag question Question text You should include your email address on your resume. Select one:
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of the American flag in today’s society. Some believe patriotism is simply the act of supporting the decisions of the leaders of the country. Others say‚ to be patriotic‚ people should be outspoken and voice their oppositions to what is going on in the government. Opinions also differ on the idea of what the American flag represents. One opinion of the flags representation is that the flag represents our history‚ and the formerly mentioned idea of patriotism. Others believe the flag also represents
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As I walked out on to the football field on a good Thursday night‚ I have never realized how much I love football until the first game. High School football is completely different than youth football in good ways. I have learned a lot from football such as teamwork‚ responsibility‚ and it allows me a frustration outlet. Playing the sport of football teaches athletes team work. Athletes learn how to get along with their teammates. For example‚ let’s say you play offensive line‚ you have to be able
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American Football vs European Football Football = foot + ball. How could a word so simple be so ambiguous? One could only imagine the word football to mean usage of the feet to maneuver some sort of ball. And this is true‚ in one type of “football” - European football. Football played all over Europe involves people literally kicking a ball with their feet into a net. But when referring to football in America‚ the game has nothing to do with kicking‚ or even feet. American football is actually
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Research Essay Flag desecration is intended as a political statement against our government and to evoke an emotional response fueled by a personal agenda. In reality‚ the American flag represents our country and not our government‚ along with the men and women of the armed forces‚ police forces‚ and firefighters that died in the line of duty. Even though flag desecration is protected under the First Amendment‚ it is still widely considered to be an insult and disrespect to anyone who has ever received
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