president the United States has had was Abraham Lincoln‚ the sixteenth president. Abraham Lincoln served as president from March 1861 to his assassination in April 1865. During the time he served‚ the Civil War took place and he had different accomplishments like the ending of slavery‚ Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln is considered one of the best presidents in history because of his ways of leadership and the qualities he had that made him a great leader. He was one of the most dedicated and committed
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Mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9‚ 1731‚ in Ellicott’s Mills‚ Maryland. Largely self-taught‚ Banneker was one of the first African Americans to gain distinction in science. His significant accomplishments and correspondence with prominent political figures profoundly influenced how African Americans were viewed during the Federal period. Benjamin Banneker‚ originally Banna Ka‚ or Bannakay‚ was a free African American mathematician‚ astronomer‚ clockmaker‚ and publisher
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Title Jim Morrison has been arrested several times (Simons‚ 2008). Its seems obvious that he followed his own rules and he has proven that throughout his career and lifetime. Along with his struggles he has also had many musical accomplishments. As the Doors made some of the best rock and roll songs of all time‚ they modified rock and roll with their own rules as they caught people’s attention. The two major members of the Doors had met at school. Jim had enrolled in film school at UCLA in 1964.
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Apollo 11 was one of the biggest American accomplishments in its history. Apollo 11 was the first landing on the moon‚ commanded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration‚ NASA for short. “Abe Silverstein‚ the Director of Space Flight Development‚ proposed the name "Apollo" because it was the name of a god in ancient Greek mythology. The model for naming manned spaceflight projects for mythological gods and heroes had been set with Mercury” (Business Insider). There were three astronauts
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experiencing the long lasting effect of Ada Lovelace on the world today. Because of her work in computer programming‚ civil rights‚ and mathematics‚ she is the most influential person in history. Ada Lovelace’s life was filled with outstanding accomplishments. She lived in a time where the first computers were being developed. She saw the potential that they could have‚ and came up with a way of controlling them that is used today‚ called coding. Plus.math.org states‚ “She saw that the instructions
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autobiographies‚ which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. Her biggest most top selling book was called “ I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.” Early Years ; Very talented barely seems to cover the depth and breadth of Maya Angelou’s accomplishments. She was a author‚ actress‚ dancer and poet. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson‚ Angelou had a difficult childhood. Her parents
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(Mark 16:9‚ New International Version). After Mary Magdalene was cast‚ she became a follower of Jesus and was proved to be more loyal to Jesus other than his 12 apostles. When Jesus died‚ Mary Magdalene stood near the cross. Mary Magdalene’s accomplishments were that she stayed with Jesus during his crucifixion when the other people were fear and went away. Mary Magdalene was honor by being the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection. She was loyal and generous to Jesus as she was one of
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December of 2011‚ he gave lectures about the basic principles of quantum mechanics. In June of 2012. Another series called Wonders of Life filmed which Cox describes as a physicist’s take on natural history and life. Brian Cox has made a lot of accomplishments and has been awarded and I think that he should be honored‚ because he has helped the community and the world around us. Brian Cox has made people smarter and more aware of physics. Brian Cox has helped us with Physics through books‚ radios‚ and
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As you probably know‚ February marks the start of Black History Month; a month designated to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of African-American men and women. Dr. James E. West was one inventor who I chose to write about‚ in honor of Black History Month. West is known for inventing the Electret Microphone‚ one that is now an industry standard - used for everything from cameras to hearing aids. Dr. James E. West truly was a very accomplished man. Born on February 10th‚ 1931‚ in Prince Edward
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Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has ranked her world number 1in singles on several occasions. She became the world Number 1 for the first time on July 8‚ 2002‚ and she also achieved this ranking for the seventh time on January 30‚ 2017. Williams’ accomplishments and success in professional tennis have led some commentators‚ players‚ and sports writers to say she is the greatest female tennis player of all time. Williams holds the most major titles in singles‚ doubles‚ and mixed doubles combined together
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