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    Crossing the Line: A Day of Heritage Imagine getting to shake the hand of a country’s president after they have been welcomed into the Ancient Order of the Deep. Senior enlisted leaders should understand the heritage involved in Crossing the Line ceremonies because it has shaped today’s ceremonies. This paper will cover the history of Crossing the Line ceremonies and illustrate how they have evolved. History The tradition of Crossing the Line is considered to be one of the oldest customs at sea

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    In Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) by Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868)‚ we see then a general in the American Revolutionary War‚ crossing the Delaware River with his troops on the night of Dec. 25‚ 1776. The crossing instantly advanced Washington’s surprise attack on the Hessian forces in the Battle of Trenton. Although the painting portrays a historic part of the American Revolution‚ it isn’t just a representational work of the success of the American general or the history of the American Revolution

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    the end‚ when you have to stand up to all the guilt build inside. Mark Soulka’s story ‘’Crossing’’ from 2009 is about a father and son going on a camping trip‚ but ending up having to face far worse challenges than what was expected. Already in the first few lines‚ we get to know that this story is about a man. It’s written in 3rd person view and has a limited narrator. This means we only get to know how our main character feels and thinks. The other

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    the Underground Railroad‚ it was used in secrecy and heavily influenced by Harriet Tubman. The Underground Railroad was a significant part of our history. The Underground Railroad was neither underground or a railroad (“Underground Railroad 2”). It began in 1790 (“Underground Railroad1”). The Underground Railroad aided fugitive slaves on their escape to freedom (Earhart‚ “Underground Railroad: A Path‚” “Overview-Underground Railroad‚” “What was the Underground‚” “Underground Railroad 2”). It allowed

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    1. What do the majority of rail movements involve? Low value‚ heavy commodities 2. The basic unit of measurement for railroad freight handling is known as the: Carload 3. Which type of railroad car has the greatest numbers in service? Covered hopper 4. Who are the owners the greatest percentage of rolling stock in use? Class I railroads 5. What is the standard track gauge in the U.S? 4’ 8.5" 6. Which of the following helped lead to the erosion of rail dominance in U.S. transportation? Government

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    Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad I am sure everyone has heard about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad at least once in their life; most people have learned about it in elementary or middle school. When I first learned about it‚ I always thought it was an actual railroad that was underground. Eventually‚ I learned that that was not true; it was just a metaphor. “It was symbolically underground as the network’s clandestine activities were secret and illegal so they had to remain

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    The myths and realities of the “Underground Railroad” are extensive‚ but captivating. The truth is that the “Underground Railroad was a marvelously improvised‚ metaphorical construct run by courageous heroes‚ most of whom were black: “Much of what we call the Underground Railroad‚” Blight writes‚ “was actually operated clandestinely by African Americans themselves through urban vigilance committees and rescue squads that were often led by free blacks.” The bottom line‚ Blight stated‚ citing Gara’s

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    Mr.dude Mr. man Per.4 1/29/11 Word count:298 “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” annotation “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” originally titled “Sun Down Poem” appeared first in Whitman’s work of Leaves of Grass in his second revised edition. By his last revision in 1881 the free verse poem was one of a kind during its era and gave rise to many criticisms due to its informal style. The poem on a literal level discusses the sights and sounds seen on an average venture with the “scallop edged waves in the twilight”

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    Inferences and Assumptions—How to Tell Them Apart CSS 330 September 18th‚ 2003 As you work your way through the decision making process‚ or another activities that are aided by using critical thinking‚ it is important to recognize and challenge your inferences and assumptions. However‚ it is difficult to do that if you do not know the difference between an inference and an assumption. With a solid foundation‚ you can better challenge your assumptions and question your inferences. A good

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    Present a Speech Prompt: Based on these texts and your own experience‚ make a generalization about how relationships with others help define who you are. Share your ideas in a speech. Interests (“What‚ of This Goldfish‚ Would You Wish?” and Of Mice and Men) Religion (“My So-Called Enemy”) Character Traits Plan Choose three texts from this collection‚ make notes about each relationship‚ think about how the relationships define who the people or characters are‚ and pay attention to specific examples

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