That night he decided to build a memorial with the names of everyone killed in the Vietnam War. [1] Memorial's design was selected through a national design competition open to any U.S. citizen 18 years of age or older. There were four main critria 1. be reflective and contemplative in character; 2. harmonize with its surroundings; 3. contain the names of those who had died in the
Hillary Rodham Clinton once said that “With U.S. troops once again in harm's way in Afghanistan and other parts of the world, we are reminded of the sacrifices of previous generations of Americans who risked or gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy today. The Purple Heart Hall of Honor would help pay tribute to those extraordinary men and women." (Clinton, 7 August 2007). On 24 May 2002, former Senator Clinton created legislature to institute a National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. It is a national museum of military members that have been killed or injured while serving combat tours.
Emerson actually wrote Concord Hymn as a leaflet on the occasion of the dedication of the Obelisk, a battle monument in Concord, Massachusetts. The monument commemorates the men who gave their lives at the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution. Emerson’s grandfather was a man who personally fought in this battle. Their house was called The Old Manse, which is next to the bridge where Emerson’s father fought. Emerson is known to have written the hymn while he was living there.
Amenhotep III's body was found in 1898 along with more than a dozen other royals, including his own grandfather, Amenhotep II. They also found Tutankhamen’s father, Akhenaten. He was tomb was discovered in 1907. When they first discovered his tomb they were not sure the tomb actually belonged to Akhenaten because the mummy was so badly decayed, DNA now shows that it coffin did once retain his body. They also uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamen’s mother, whos name is not known.
Bruce Catton (1899-1978) was a Civil War specialist whose early career included reporting for various newspapers. In 1854 he receives both the Pulitzer Prize for historical work and the National Book Award. He served as director of information for the United States Department of Commerce and wrote many books, including Mr. Lincoln’s Army (1951), Glory Road (1952), A Stillness at Appomattox (1953), The Hallowed Ground (1956), America Goes to War (1958), The Coming Fury (1961), Terrible Swift Sword (1963), Never Call Retreat (1966), Waiting for the Morning Train: An American Boyhood (1972), and Gettysburg: The Final Fury (1974). For five years, Catton edited American Heritage. "GRANT AND LEE: A STUDY IN CONTRASTS" by Bruce Catton “Grant
Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future The Real Heroes You may know a few. They are living among us, typical citizens, silent heroes, living quietly, continuing to make the world a better place. They fought for our country with great courage and admiration, and are willing to do so again in the name of freedom and righteousness. These are our veterans of this great nation, the United States of America, who are one of its closely treasured people. The future of our country depends on the soldiers we have now who will become veterans.
He also became a lawyer. Abraham married Mary Todd and they had four children. Abraham Lincoln became President of the United States when he was 51 years old. Mr. Lincoln was president when the Civil War began. It was a sad war between the states in the north and in the south.
Sadly in the end, he died right beside half of his Regiment, but I’m sure that he also died with pride and dignity. The movie “Glory” taught me that to be a leader, you will have to endure some struggles and make sacrifices; it’s not about you, it’s about your followers and putting them ahead of you. Sometimes this may also involve risks and you may also have to do things that are out of your character. Colonel Shaw had to fight to take care of his Regiment, but he didn’t give up; he stood strong. It was nice to see that with honestly comes respect and with respect comes loyalty.
One survivor that stuck out was Margaret Hastings, as she had a personality that was funny, and serious that couldn’t be disliked. Margaret is an emotional character, however it was overpowered by her strength. When Sergeant Laura Besley died, “Margaret knew that [the shoes] came from the body of her good friend and double date partner. (...) Wearing Laura’s shoes might be the difference between life and death” (Zuckoff 75). Margaret Hastings was mourning the life of her friend, however her survival instincts and her strength overpowered the sadness coming from the loss of Laura.
His tomb is a reminder of what we have lost in war and what we have gained.” With these words, Prime Minister Keating reminded us that it was our solemn duty to never forget the sacrifice that this man and others have made. “He is all of them. And he is one of us.” This statement points out to us that this soldier is indeed special; not because he was great or famous but was a normal everyday person like