Andrew Jackson should not be honored with a national monument because his selfish actions exhibited his refusal to recognize the equality every human being deserved to be treated with. To being with, it's clear to see that Jackson's loyalty lied with the common people. This produced a prejudicial view towards the wealthy or rich, causing Jackson to act in a way that diminished those that worked hard to earn their high status. He attacked them, crushing them against the weight of his claims in order…
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I believe that veterans should be honored because they risked their lives for our country to let our country have so many rights and freedoms. Veterans have helped us keep our freedom of speech and all the rights in the constitution. They are so strong emotionally and physically and they keep our nation strong and protected. They are so loyal to our country and we should be proud to call ourselves Americans. They should be honored for their loyalty, for being brave in every situation, and for being…
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well-manicured outside entrance lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse stands a very beautiful stately life - size bronze statue of one of its native sons, the Honorable Frederick Douglass. The life – like statue pays tribute and honor to this great African – American hero who began his humble beginnings here in Talbot County in a small community called Tuckahoe where he was born a slave. The statue was commissioned by the generous contributions provided by the many benefactors of the Frederick Douglass Honor…
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Christopher Columbus should be honored and Columbus Day should be celebrated because he was not the sole cause of the massacre of the Natives of America. The article "Should we celebrate Christopher Columbus?" by Silvio Laccetti, McClatchy Tribune, and Los Angeles Times Editorial Board, also assert that Columbus Day should be celebrated. The authors portrayed that “calculating an actual number of deaths is impossible because estimates of pre-Columbus populations vary enormously.” In other words,…
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were illegal transported across the ocean. After a while he eventually changed his argument and said that they where free people. Van Buren's argument was that they should follow the treaty with Spain and give them back to Spain. However Spain had acquired them illegally. The Spanish Government's argument was that the Americans should also follow the treaty. Even when it included transporting illegal slaves to Spain. The Abolitionist's argument was that the Spanish could not bring slaves into the…
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values when it comes to the JROTC program. My favorite community service was putting flags on grave sites. We went on a mission with the cadets of each platoon. Our mission was to visit three different local cemeteries, and put an American flag to the gravesites of those who fought for our country. For me this community service was a great idea because each cadet had an opportunity to make a veteran to be recognized. It did not only show who were the brave men and women who fought our country…
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on anecdotes to personalize the speech. He makes reference at one point to a Cuban refugee who had commented that he was luckier than Americans because he had a place to escape to from a country that was oppressing him. Reagan's point with this story was to point out that there is no other country like America. He was depicting the idea that the freedoms Americans enjoy are unique through this anecdote. Reagan, whose primary reason for giving this speech was to endorse and promote the campaign of…
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Because John Andre was a great leader he influenced the American Revolution by shaping our National Identity about Courage. John Andre was a british military officer during the Revolutionary War, he was very courageous and he was a great leader for the British. He was born May 2, 1750 and died October 2, 1780. His job was to negotiate with Benedict Arnold, who was the commander of West Point. West point is located on a plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately sixty miles north…
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Spain. Because the Columbus’s men killed thousands of Native American, the day has good meaning for some, and bad ones for others. So, many people wonder if America should keep celebrating Columbus Day or not. Even though it was because of Christopher Columbus that America got colonized, he also murder so many Natives American and took advantage of them, which are just unforgivable acts and does not deserve to be honored. In 1492, American was discovered by a European explorer named Christopher Columbus…
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controversial historical heroes. Examples of this include Thomas Jefferson and Christopher Columbus. Both are considered controversial because Jefferson is accused of the raped a minor and the Columbus was responsible for the genocide of Native Americans. John Brown’s actions were for on behalf of a heroic and violent cause because slavery was such an important part of the Southern economy. John Brown’s stance was very brave at this time. His views were not supported, which made his radical ideas…
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