Johnny Langford Mr. Fuller ENG-102 American Icon Essay October 20‚ 2003 Michael Jackson: The King of Reinvention If you look in your copy of Webster’s English Dictionary under the I’s‚ you will find the definition for the word "icon." An icon is simply an "image or representation of one who is the object of great attention or devotion; an idol" (Webster’s 90). Skipping a few words down‚ you can find that an idol is "an image used as an object of worship" It takes much to be worshiped
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Barack Obama: A True American Icon An American Icon is an individual who has impacted America in a powerful way through their progressive or iconic actions. Barack Obama is a true American Icon. Throughout his presidency‚ Obama has been dedicated and focused on improving all of America and its people through his many policies and reform acts. During his two terms as U.S. President‚ Barack Obama has taken proactive measures to fix and rebuild our environment‚ created a health care plan that has benefited
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Tupac Shakur Tupac was a leading American icon because he crossed cultural‚ racial‚ and economic barriers. From the child in the suburb to the former vice president of the United States‚ everyone recognized Tupac’s iconic status. He had many traits that would make him stand out above the rest‚ and that is what made him the best. His traits are routed in his name because he was named after an Inca Indian revolutionary Tupac Amaru‚ which means "shining serpent"‚ and Shakur is Arabic for "thankful
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Barbie- An American Icon Icons like Barbie recognized for their popularity and effects on society. Barbie is a subject of obsession all over the world. Collectors‚ consumers and even some designers become enthralled in the Barbie world. Designers create special designs to fit a specific trend of the high fashion runways. Collectors all over the world collect and spend amazing amounts of money to have the original Barbie in their collection. The consumers have made Barbie a true icon in American culture
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George Herman "Babe" Ruth was an American icon or symbol just as Uncle Sam was; the Babe started it all. He was the best pitcher in his day and still remains the strongest slugger in the game. Ruth had power‚ strength‚ an appetite and a desire for the game that no other player would ever have. It was "Babe Ruth‚ a hero of prowess who had achieved greatness by the sheer extent of his extraordinary ability" that put a smile on all the youngsters faces. No matter where he was the fans would follow;
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Jesse James: An American Icon Jesse Woodson James‚ son of Robert and Zerelda Cole James‚ was born on September 5‚ 1847. Robert and Zerelda James were both natives of Kentucky unlike Jesse. Jesse along with his siblings was born in Clay County‚ Missouri. James left his mark and in his own lifetime he became a legend. By studying the life of the ruthless desperado‚ Jesse James‚ we can conclude the following about his early life‚ the crimes he committed‚ and the legacy he left behind (Hartke). Jesse
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As we all know Walt Disney is an American icon‚ and has been since the 1930s (Ferrell‚ Hirt‚ & Ferrell). With the popularity of the company in American‚ that made the company want to expand to other countries. The two Walt Disney parks were started first in California and second in Florida (Ferrell‚ Hirt‚ & Ferrell). Walt Disney seen how well they were doing‚ and decided to spread the business to Paris and France 10 years later. There was also a Disney that opened in Hong Kong in 2005 (Ferrell‚ Hirt
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Mackenzie Hyde First Person America Spring 2012 Professor Cowden Paper 3: Media Analysis Mickey Mouse as an American Icon Mickey Mouse has been a significant part of the history of American culture since the ‘20s because of the historical significance‚ versatility in looks seen in the photo‚ weight of the icon upon generations of children‚ and the overall ability to adapt to modern day times. This front for one of the world’s largest companies‚ Disney‚ has become more popular than its
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Barbie - ICON Barbie was first manufactured by Mattel in 1959‚ in an industry in which most products quickly come and go but Barbie’s longevity was unique. The “magical power” that this doll has is that she was made for kids and gave a balance between real‚ education‚ appearance‚ evolution and imagination. Barbie becomes a visual symbol for consumption of material goods‚ attention to physical appearance‚ voyeuristic sexuality‚ and a lifestyle focused on personal pleasure. The debates
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doubt that she has become a fashion icon to those who follow her. In fact‚ being chosen to be on the cover of Vogue twice in a single year is almost a right of passage to prove she is officially a top player in the fashion industry.She is a designer dream because she stays true to her vision. Teens are full of youthful energy‚ life and vitality‚ they have love and passion for fashion‚ drawing inspiration from celebrities. Blake Lively stands as a fashion icon for teens‚ as my target customer like
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