Younger English 12R 1/22/14 Louis Armstrong To millions of people he is just a great entertainer but to fellow musicians he is one of the most important figures in jazz history. Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is the preeminent jazz artist of all time. As a musician and jazz fanatic myself‚ Louis Armstrong has made an impact on my life like no other. Louis taught me that “melodies are full of things” (Collier‚ 31) and that I can make them say whatever I want. I read about Louis to strengthen my knowledge
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of the most important cases in the history of the United States and many are still in effect today. The Warren court heavily believed in improving the civil liberties of the people. His ruling on Gideon v. Wainwright is no different. In 1963‚ the monumental case of Gideon v. Wainwright was taken to the Supreme Court. This case involved the 6th amendment of the constitution. The case began as a simple accusation of Gideon of a burglary in Panama City‚ Florida. After being accused‚ Mr. Gideon
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leaders were Elizabeth I‚ and King Louis XIV. These two historical leaders were known for their ruling and how they dealt with problems. Louis XIV ruled more with an iron fist‚ While Elizabeth I was wiser and had more thought in how she did things. Although Louis XIV and Elizabeth I Both share the effect of being an influence to and for their country‚ they are more dissimilar in the way they rule by Louis Being power hungry and Elizabeth being subtle. Even though Louis XIV and Elizabeth I had their differences
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During a personal 54-year reign‚ Louis XIV was able to bring to France immense prestige within Europe. Despite wars and financial crises‚ it has always sought to protect and expand his kingdom‚ economically‚ geographically and culturally. The "Sun King"‚ absolute monarch‚ remembered as a brilliant leader for France‚ as evidenced by the magnificent Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1638. His parents‚ Louis XIII and Anne of Austria‚ were desperate and waited the
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“In a little while it will be all over. We may fail. But the rights for which we contend will not die.” – Louis Riel‚ May 6‚ 1885 The Métis are often overlooked when discussing the Confederation of Canada. In particular‚ Louis Riel was a critical leader of the Métis that strived to sustain the Métis way of life‚ and eventually led Manitoba into enter Confederation. For this reason‚ Louis Riel should most definitely be remembered as a “Father of Confederation” that strived for peaceful negotiations
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LaKeshia Kerley Professor Music Appreciation September 27‚2014 Louis Armstrong: Life and Contribution to Jazz Music Jazz is considered to be one of the most influential music genres of the world. It is said to have developed out the unique experiences of the black man in America (Levert). Jazz was born in the city of Storyville‚ New Orleans . For many years during the post American Civil War period‚ Storyville was acknowledged as corrupt and as a sanctuary for every form of low life (Shadwick)
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documents are Louis 14th and Peter the Great. They were both absolute monarchs and both ruled over large territories. An absolute monarch has both positive and negative affects as a system or government. One positive attribute is organization. In document eight‚ Louis the 14th describes the necessity of organization when ruling a country. Without organization‚ a kingdom is vulnerable and its fall is imamate. With one absolute ruler‚ nothing is discussed nor fought over. As Louis 14th described
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Case 11-2 LVMH and Luxury Goods Marketing LVMH Moet Hennessy- Louis Vuitton Societe Anonyme is the world’s largest marketer of luxury products and brands. The French company‚ headquartered in Paris‚ has been built into a worldwide‚ billion dollar company with the help of Bernard Arnault‚ “the pope of fashion.” Arnault said of LVMH‚ “We are here to sell dreams. When you see a couture show on TV around the world‚ you dream. When you enter a Dior boutique and buy your lipstick‚ you buy something
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“It is with regret that I pronounce the fatal truth: Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens: Louis must die that the country may live.” (Robespierre) With Louis XI in power the people of France will perish and Robespierre’s solution to this is to put an end to his life. Louis was a weak king and was easily persuaded by the last person he talked to. His rule caused great suffering in France and was completely oblivious to it. The commoners had no power what so ever
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Officer Tomas Ramirez is a great officer and outstanding School Resource Officer. He understands the values and the importance of his position as an SRO within the department. He works well with others and represents the department in a positive manner. He is well respected by his peers and the school district sees him as someone who can be counted on. Officer Ramirez promotes an excellent working environment and treats others with courtesy and respect at all times. He exceeds at planning‚ organizing
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