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    do a memorial of their achievements‚ and celebrate their accomplishments. There are several people we acknowledge annually‚ but there are few that we overlook; If there is anyone in our history that should deserve their own holiday‚ it would be Elizabeth Blackwell. She stood for equality and the betterment of women in the 1800’s when women were seen as lesser beings than men. She took a huge leap towards medicine‚ and became the first woman ever to graduate from a medical college and obtain a medical

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    Elizabeth Short known like “The Black Dahlia” was a lovely young lady born on July 29‚ 1924 in Boston Massachusetts. The third of five daughters their parents were Cleo and Phoebe Short. Cloe left and Phoebe had to be a solo parent. Cloe abandoned the family when she was five. By the age of fifteen she had already dreamed of being an actress and made it one of her goals. She would always wear all black. She quit school on her sophomore year. Elizabeth moved to Los Angeles at the age of

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    Elizabeth Taylor was about to create a niche of her own by doing some of the best movies in her time. Though‚ she was known for her luminous beauty‚ her talent spoke volumes. She did not allow herself to be typecast and portrayed a range of roles which helped to showcase her talent. Some of her best classics which have won the hearts of her fans all over the world are: Father of the Bride: This film created ripples in her career and was acknowledged as a superb movie by her fans .It was also a memorable

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    you being somewhere‚ with someone‚ doing something. The kind of food you make can help you remember a person or a time. While reading the book “Mariam’s Kitchen”‚ written by Elizabeth Ehrlich‚ I came across

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    Saint Elizabeth was a very caring‚ helpful‚ and all around devoted person to God . One of her most known quotes is‚ “ How could I bear a crown of gold when the Lord bears a crown of thorns. And bears it for me”. St. Elizabeth was born in Hungary on July 7‚ 1207. Elizabeth would always serve others‚ by putting their needs before her own. Her parents were king Andrew ll and Gertrude of Maranie‚which made Elizabeth a princess. Ever since Elizabeth was little she studied history of royal families‚ art

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    Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a female figure unlike no other. Mrs. Stanton was born on November 12‚ 1815 in Johnstown New York. Graduating from the Troy Female Seminary in 1832‚ she progressed into becoming a women rights activist who was also drawn to the abolitionist and temperance movements through visits to the home of her cousin‚ the reformer Gerrit Smith. Her cousin also introduced Mrs. Stanton to a fellow reformer and an agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society and

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    “All Christians Should Allow Female Priests and Bishops” Debate exists over whether or not Christians should allow female priests and bishops. Although different denominations and churches make their own decisions on who may become bishops/priests‚ there are still clashing views. Views expressed against female bishops include those of people belonging to the Catholic Church. Catholics tend to follow Christian teachings closely and may be less keen on the idea of females being given leadership roles

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    Elizabeth I is a one of the main known rulers of England. She brought in the “Golden Age” of Britannia. Many books that are written about Elizabeth chronologically tell about her decisions and how they affect England and the rest of Europe. Most of the books are biographies but‚ Christopher Haigh’s book Elizabeth I is not merely a biography but a detailed account on how Elizabeth and the people around her influenced each other and how that affected Elizabeth’s reign. In Christopher Haigh’s book Elizabeth

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    Elizabeth Bathory: a human vampire? From childhood we have heard thousands of stories of monsters‚ vampires‚ chupacabras‚ omnis‚ etc.. but bearing in mind they are a fantasy. Generation after generation continues repeating these stories to entertain and sometimes to frighten our acquaintances. They are stories full of imagination that we try to turn them into reality using strange events occurring around us. Many think that these characters are fictional but for others they are as real as the

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    important to society and is growing significantly throughout history. This year for International Women’s Day‚ my choice of an important woman that has opened my eyes and encourages women is Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Elizabeth Stanton was an American suffragist born in Johnstown‚ New York on November 12‚ 1815. Elizabeth Stanton was an important female who lead a movement of women’s rights during the 19th century and has changed how the world views women. She was married to Henry Stanton and had 7 children

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