Joe Louis is one of the greatest boxers in history. He became the world heavyweight champion in 1937. He held it until 1949; holding it longer than anyone in history ever has. He came from rags and riches‚ which helped influence the type of person and athlete he grew to be. He was also a great inspiration to both white and black people all over the world at a very critical time in our nation’s history. Joseph Louis Barrow was born May 13‚ 1914 in Lafayette‚ Alabama. His father was a sharecropper
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London. Newton was not expected to survive‚ for he was so small‚ he could fit in a quart pot. Despite this‚ he did not only survive‚ but he went on to make great discoveries that would forever change people’s understanding of the world. From a young age‚ he had shown great interest in a formal education. However‚ his mother wanted him to become a farmer‚ which was his birthright. He did not succeed in this occupation‚ so he went on to attend Trinity College in 1661. In 1665‚ the university was closed
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decision‚ etc. and when these situations present themselves we face dilemmas of how and why we should approach them in a certain manner according to moral precepts‚ short and long term goals‚ and societal constraints. The teachings of Taoism are an excellent if not perfect life guide for these dealings‚ because the Tao‚ or “the way”‚ can be thought in terms of a form of enlightenment or remedy for the humanly ways of this world. The Tao upholds the natural proof that life is of the utmost importance and
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Think of Albert Einstein‚ Jackie Robinson‚ Martin Luther King Jr. Now think of all the things they did that influenced the world. Alan Boone‚ one of London’s boss’s‚ talked about how London could have changed the world with his books. London as a boy‚ grew up in the working class. He read about other writers and their novels‚ inspired by them‚ he took it upon himself to read and write novels of his own. The Call of the Wild is one of his most known books and the main theme of his book is the
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aid when she was in Harvard (qtd. In Flagg). Obama’s initial job was at a big duty law firm‚ Chicago’s Sidley& Austin. She specialized in intellectual property matters‚ representing major companies such as AT&T. Obama admitted “Success isn’t about how much money you make‚ it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives” (qtd. In Flagg). This admiration carried out through her younger
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One of the greatest religious leaders the world has ever seen goes by the name of Martin Luther. Martin Luther was a well known German friar‚ priest as well as a professor of theology. Martin Luther was born November 10‚ 1483 in Eisleben‚ Saxony which at the time was part of the Roman Empire. Martin Luther was born to Hans and Margarette Luther. Martin was originally going to take up the career as a lawyer but in 1498 he enrolled in school to study grammar‚ rhetoric as well as logic. Martin later
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Florence Nightingale considered the founder of modern nursing. At the age of 24‚ she had felt to be called by God to help the poor and sick. Many people know that she was influential in the nursing. They might not know how much she truly impacted it. Before Florence Nightingale came along‚ nurses considered their job unimportant an low status‚ as they were untrained and not taught about nursing. Also‚ she volunteered to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War. She analyzed the difficult conditions
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Richard Wright and his Effect on Modern Poetry Modern poetry is often characterized by its formal aspects‚ free verse‚ classical allusions‚ borrowing from other cultures and languages‚ its open form and breakdown of social norms. The literary tradition isn’t respected but individuals are focused on. Critics believe that no great poetry was written in the 20th century despite the existence of many poetic persons. Many poets neglected tradition as they think that poetry should change with the
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Walter Elias Disney is claimed to be the most influential american of the twentieth century‚ changing the entertainment industry forever. His multifaceted and inspiring ways created an empire that will forever fervently live. Born on December 5‚ 1901‚ in Hermosa‚ Chicago‚ Illinois‚ Disney began his artistic career at a young age beginning to draw‚ paint‚ and sell pictures to neighbors and family friends in Missouri‚ his childhood home. His father was Elias Disney‚ Irish-Canadian‚ and his mother‚
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you find out about the world‚ the more opportunities there is to laugh at it” said Bill Nye the person who changed the way kids look at science. Kids would never known so much about science if “Bill Nye the science guy” hadn’t been around. Because of Bill kids enjoy the fundamentals of science and want to learn more. Bill Nye found the key to teaching science to kids is to be funny. Bill Nye also is a comedian and a mechanical engineer which he also has influenced the world with. Without doubt Bill
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