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- 2551: W.E.B Du Bois
- ... Negroes of Philadelphia. After living in the slums of Pennsylvania, he published Philadelphia Negro about the lifestyle of a Negro in Philadelphia. Du Bois spent the next 13 years teaching history and economics at Atlanta University, writing many books including: The Negro in Business, The Negro Artisan, Notes on a Negro Crime, and many others. All his books at this time dealt with Negro history and their living conditions in the late 1890's to 1910's. In 1900, W.E.B. Du Bois attended the first Pan-African Conference in London. After attending the ...
- 2552: Lyndon Johnson
- ... his ranch in Texas. Also, Lyndon and his wife Claudia (Lady Bird) Johnson held formal and informal dances at the white house. His presidency left added a lot in the history books. If it were not for his leadership and ideas, many parts of society today would not exist.(Peter Lisagor, 148-152) "We have suffered a loss that cannot be ... have been near the top of the list. Unfortunately everything started to collapse near the end mainly because of his involvements with Vietnam. His many achievements left a mark in history. If it were not for him, many civil rights would not exist. He added on two whole cabinet departments and appointed two of the first Negro government officials. These accomplishments ...
- 2553: Nicholas Ferrar
- ... to our modern calendar, but at the time the new year in England began on the following March 25th. Nicholas Ferrar was one of the more interesting figures in English history. His family was quite wealthy and were heavily involved in the Virginia Company, which had a Royal Charter for the plantation of Virginia. People like Sir Walter Raleigh were often ... Commemorated in November - FOR THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS (1 NOV) FIRST READING: Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10,13-14 ("Let us now praise famous men...."; a commemoration of patriarchs,... A History Of The Church In England, J.R.H.Moorman, Morehouse Publishing copyright 1980 The Story Of Christianity, Justo L Gonzalez, Harper Collins Publishers copyright 1984 The Episcopal Church, David Locke ...
- 2554: Pythagoras
- Pythagoras Pythagoras was a very significant person in the history of the world. He made many contributions to the fields of math, music, and astronomy. Pythagoras's teachings and beliefs that were once taught by him in his own school ... So, in conclusion, Pythagoras made many contributions to modern society. Thus, making him recognizable as a formidable scientist and mathematician even today. Pythagoras will always be a significant person in history, because of the discoveries made by him, his students in ancient Greece, and the ever growing amount of people studying his teachings today and who will continue to learn and ...
- 2555: Lester Pearson
- ... week he decided that business was more promising. He worked at a number of places but in the end he decided to teach at the University of Toronto. He taught history in the University of Toronto from 1924-1928. All his students said he was a very unique teacher. In March 1924 one of his students, Maryon Moody decided to ensure ... but just not as the national flag. Despite his argument that the acceptance of the new flag didn't imply any disrespect to the Union Jack or to Canada's history. Pearson was almost drowned out by boos and insults. When Pearson was going to retire he had to choose someone to succeed himself. His first choice was Jean Marchand because ...
- 2556: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
- ... marked the end of slavery forever. Lincoln ranked first of 31 presidents: best of the 5 "great" presidents, he ranked above George Washington(DeGregorio 232-240). No man in American history had to face heavier odds and greater discouragement's than Jefferson Davis. He had been called the man who symbolized the solemn convictions and tragic fortunes of millions of men ... through his suffering in prison and through his lifelong defense of the Southern cause (Canfield 129-131). In my opinion both Lincoln and Davis had an extreme impact on American history. Lincoln had the largest problem in ending slavery. He, in my opinion, had the greatest impact on America. In that harsh period of time, being in favor for the black ...
- 2557: Georg Simon Ohm
- ... dismay not a whole lot has been written about him. Usually you will find a paragraph of the summary of his life. I hope to change this flaw in the history books by telling you as much as I could find on his life. When Georg was growing up his dad, owner of a prosperous locksmith business, wanted young Georg to ... of Nature, (Chicago, 1986) 3. H.S. Suttman Co., INC. , The Illustrated Science and Invention Encyclopedia, (New York, 1974) Internet Sources: 1. Http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/ Ohm.html 2. Http://spider.ace.sait.ab.ca/~blanchar/www/ohm/ohm.htm
- 2558: Walt Disney
- Walt Disney Walt Disney was one of the famous motion-picture producers in history. He first became known in the 1920's and 1930's for creating such cartoon film characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. He later produced feature length cartoon films ... Disney issued the first full-length animated feature film to be produced by a studio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It became one of the most popular movies in history. Disney's later full-length animated films included Pinocchio (1940), Fantasia (1940), Dumbo (1941), Bambi (1942), Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Peter Pan (1953), Lady and the Tramp (1955 ...
- 2559: Al Capone
- ... York, Oxford University Press, 1978, p.143. 3. Schoenberg, Robert, Mr. Capone, New York, William Morrow and Company Inc, 1992, p.23. 4. Asbury, Herbert, The Great Illusion ; An Informal History of Prohibition, Garden City, New York, Doubleday & Company, 1950, p.95. 5. Ianni, Francis, A Family Business ; Kinship and Social Control in Organized Crime, New York, Russell Sage Foundation, 1972 ... The Story of Chicago's, Prohibition Era, Hutchinson & CO (Publishers), 1968. 2. Arlacchi, Pino, Mafia Business, Mulino, Bologna ,La Mafia Impreditrice, 1986. 3. Asbury, Herbert, The Great Illusion ; An Informal History of Prohibition, Garden City, New York, Doubleday & Company, 1950. 4. Bergreen, Laurence, Capone : The man and the Era, New York, Simon & Schuster, 1994. 5. Coffey, Thomas, The Long Thirst, London ...
- 2560: Winston Churchill
- ... was unhappy. He spent most of his time at school, something he didn't really love. His teachers caracterized him as bright, but stubborn and obstinate. He loved to read history and poetry, however, and was fascinated by soldiers and battles. From childhood he had an extraordinary memory. Winston Churchhill didn't want to go to university. Instead, he enrolled in ... minister of Great Britain. Sir Winston's last ten years, marked by a worse and worse health, were occupied by occasional travel, a little painting, and the publication of his "History of the English Speaking People" (1956-58). This was the last of his many notable writings, which included "Lord Randolph Churchill" (1906), "The World Crisis" (1923-29), "My Early Life ...
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