Steven Gutierrez English 010 Research paper Jose Alfredo Jimenez José Alfredo Jiménez was a legendary Mexican singer-songwriter in the ranchera style. His songs are considered part of the Mexican musical heritage and comparable‚ for instance‚ to what Woody Guthrie meant to American folk music. The restaurant where he worked as a young man‚ “La Sirena” was visited by Andres Huesca‚ who heard some of his compositions of the then young singer‚ among which was “Cuando
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My essay will consist of the reasons why we shouldn’t put so much energy into getting rid of illegal immigrants and keeping them out. My inspiration stems from‚ my life as an undocumented immigrant by Jose Antonio Vargas. I also have family who are illegal immigrants and family members who are in the process of becoming citizens. I want to inform readers of the benefits this country receives from illegal immigrants: how it balances our economy‚ additional tax revenue and the cultural diffusion.
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The Death of Jose Rizal: Ambeth Ocampo’s version Editor’s note: The following is the article written by today’s most famous Filipino historian Ambeth R. Ocampo on Jose Rizal’s death. Simply entitled‚ “The Death of Jose Rizal‚” this historical piece by the current head of the National Historical Institute (of the Philippines) could be deemed refreshing and controversial‚ as it offers several unpopular and unorthodox accounts of what (presumably) transpired on the day of Rizal’s execution. For one
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that Rizal used in the first line signifies the liberation that he adores. In the third and fourth line‚ he says that if the colour of liberation lacks his blood‚ he must die for the country to attain freedom. 2. What stands out in this stanza is how Jose Rizal has such pride in his country. He would gladly give his life and blood for the Philippines‚ and wishes for his country to show its true beautiful colors. Stanza 4 1. In this stanza it presents the flashback of Rizal’s love for Patricia that
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José Rizal |Date of birth: |June 19‚ 1861. | |Place of birth: |Calamba‚ Laguna‚ Philippines | |Date of death: |December 30‚ 1896 (aged 35) | |Place of death: |Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park)‚ Manila‚ Philippines | |Major organizations: |La Solidaridad‚ La Liga Filipina | |Major monuments: |Rizal Park
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I am an immigrant. Jose Antonio Vargas’ story is a story that I can identify with because I too flew thousands of miles for a better life. Unlike Vargas‚ I have the privilege of being a documented immigrant‚ yet I do know many people who know first hand the things Jose has been through. I remember being in the eighth grade and having a fellow classmate ask me if on my way to the United States I was stopped by immigration. Because at the time I did not know much about immigration‚ I went home and
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The Death of Gomburza & The Propaganda Movement In February 17‚ 1872‚ Fathers Mariano Gomez‚ Jose Burgos and Jocinto Zamora (Gomburza)‚ allFilipino priest‚ was executed by the Spanish colonizers on charges of subversion. The charges against Fathers Gomez‚ Burgos and Zamora was their alleged complicity in the uprising of workers at the Cavite Naval Yard. The death of Gomburza awakened strong feelings of anger and resentment among the Filipinos. They questioned Spanish authorities and demanded
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OSE RIZAL: PATRIOT‚ SCHOLAR‚ DOCTOR‚ & FREEMASON 1861-1896 Researched and supplemented by: Herbert G. Gardiner‚ PGS‚ Grand Historian‚ Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Hawaii Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Alonso Realonda‚ better known to the world as Jose Rizal‚ was a Freemson. He represented the quintessence of Filipino patriotism during the waning years of the Spanish rule and the influence of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Dr. Rizal was born on June 19‚ 1861‚ in Calumba‚ Laguna
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Jose Rizal’s Life (Movie Review) As a citizen of the Philippines‚ it is really important to be acquainted with the life of our national hero here in our own country and that is certainly about the biography of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Besides reading books about the history or biography of our national hero‚ another one good way for us to make it more understandable is its transmission to films. In this way‚ it will aim to further expand our knowledge about the character‚ vision and how Jose Rizal lived
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First Romance of Rizal was Segunda Katigbak a pretty fourteen-year old Batangueña from Lipa.In Rizals own words‚ she was rather short‚with eyes that were eloquent and warm‚ rosy cheeked‚ with an enchanting and provocative smile that revealed very beautiful teeth and her entire self diffused a mysterious charm. Unfortunately‚ his first love was engaged to be married to a town mate- Manuel Luz. His second romance was Leonor Valenzuela who was a tall girl with a regal
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