Ernest Edison Medal Of Honor Recipient

I never knew Ernest before he dated my sister, so I can?t tell you horrible stories about him, but I can

This is Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison is a famous inventor who invented lots of things that we use today. He was born a very long time ago in the United States of America.

The award William received was the award of continental congress award. Not only he is famous for receiving the continental congress award, but he was the first African American to receive the first continental congress award. Being the first on to receive that award was a milestone. After being discharged from the army he then went on to being a married man. William married a woman named Susannah Williams. She was also from New Bedford a former slave. William and Susannah Williams only had one child. The child became an accomplished, went to school and had a job. After everything William had won the respect of both blacks and whites. Wounded several times he was determined to get the American flag back to the north side not letting the flag touch the ground. That was something no one else could do, it took guts to accomplish what he did. His saying was remembered by everyone, inspiring them to join the army and keep doing what they fail at, other words not to give up. His saying “I did my part, now you do yours ”William said. He then collapsed on the ground, saved by the whites. Now back at that time he was remembered very well.

Ernest J. Gaines was born in Oscar, Louisiana in 1933. He was born and raised on a plantation. He had six brothers and sisters and they were taken care of by his great aunt, Augusteen Jefferson. Him and his siblings were sent to labor alongside their elders in the fields. He served in the U.S. Army, but then

His father, Ernest, greatly influenced his life, both as a child and today. Many of his character traits he said his father taught him. He described his father as a hard-nosed, strict man with a soft heart.

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. was born December 18, 1912 in Washington D.C. His father, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was one of the few African-American officers in the U.S. Army. Davis, Jr. was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy in 1932 by Rep. Oscar S. De Priest, the only black congressman at that time. At West Point he endured ostracism from both classmates and superiors who wanted to see him fail. He persevered and graduated 35th in a class of 276 in 1936. He was the fourth African-American graduate in the Academy’s history. Upon commissioning he and his father became the only two black officers in the army. His application to the Army Air Corps was refused because the Air Corps did not accept African-Americans.

Elbert Frank cox was born December 5th, 1895 to Johnson D. Cox and Eugenia Talbot Cox in Evansville Indiana. Growing up he was the oldest of 2 boys. he grew up only with one brother because the other one had died at an early age.Later in his life he got married to Beulah Kaufman and had 4 boys; James Elbert, Eugene Kaufman, Elbert Lucien cox.But sadly one had died at the age of 17 months, so you could say three boys. in his earlier days, he and his family were known for being very close and religious and everything they did they did it with value.

George Patton was one of the most significant generals in world war two his contributions in the war played a great role to the victory in the west. If it wasn’t for the momentous battles he commanded, then the war would have lasted even longer maybe ending in the Nazis conquering the west. General George Patton rose the ranks and fought in both World Wars making him an experienced General. Patton committed his life to his country and proved he loved it when he strived to preserve freedom from those who would wish to take

Ernest Everett Just, the son of Charles and Mary, was born in Charleston, SC August 14, 1883. During this time Cholera and diphtheria epidemics broke out, and black children were the main ones being affected by it. Soon after the birth of Ernest, his two year old brother and four year old sister passed away as a result of these diseases leaving him as the only child in the family for a short time. During his earlier years, the Just household was a very hectic and tense one. Many deaths were occurring in the family, Charles Just problems with multiple women and alcohol increased, and bills began to stack up. Barely four years old, Ernest father Charles Just died of alcoholism. Now with no income for the family, debts from housing and funeral expenses began to pile up on Ernest mother, Mary. In need of a way to support her family, she sold their house in Charleston and invested the money in real estate. Through fierce negotiations and pure determination, she created an island of her own and called it Maryville. Shortly after picking up and moving her family to Maryville, Ernest became ill with typhoid fever. After the fever passed, his memory had been affected so badly, he no longer had his reading and writing skills previously learned. Without sympathy, Ernest mother was very hard on him teaching him to gain his skills back. In the end Ernest taught himself while the other kids played by secluding himself and reading the bible. Ernest attended Fredrick Deming Jr. Industrial

Ernie Davis was born on December 14,1939 in new salem buffington and lived with his two parents until they divorced and ernie davis and his mom moved to Uniontown, Pennsylvania. ernie davis father was killed auto accident before he was born. but ernie davis didn't let that come to him he spent the rest of his childhood playing sports by himself or with a friend. ernie davis didn't have a lot of friends maybe about 3 or 4 friends

Thomas Alva Edison was an unconventional genius that played a vital role in shaping the modern world with his inventions, but didn’t accomplish this role easily. Edison led an inquisitive life encompassing his disruptive adolescence, unconventional methods of success, and exceptional ability to endure failure. Although his inventions and ideologies exemplified him, Thomas Edison overcame tremendous obstacles throughout his lifetime before achieving his anticipated goals.

General Douglas MacArthur delivered this speech on May 12, 1962, while accepting the Sylvanus Thayer Award at his beloved alma mater West Point military academy. During this speech, General MacArthur reflects on his life and accomplishments as an old man, and he tells the young cadets what West Point’s motto, “Duty, Honor, Country,” has meant to him in his life. Throughout this speech, Gen. MacArthur uses various repetitions, emotional appeals, symbols, and moving imagery to show the audience the true power of West Point and this motto.

After Ernest graduated from high school, he either wanted to join the armed forces or write. Of course, his dad wanted him to go to college. His dad forbid him to go to World War I also. In 1917, he decided to apply for a job at The Kansas City Star as a journalist. He got the job and moved to Kansas City (Life and Works 3). He only made $15 a week while he worked for the newspaper (Parry 865). He lived with his uncle when he first arrived in Kansas City. He later moved into an apartment with Carl Edgar. While working for The Star, he covered many interesting stories such as The Police, The Union Station, and The General Hospital. His first training job was on stolen goods, crimes and accidents. He also wrote about the many famous people who came through The Union Station. Ernest worked very hard to improve his writing with the help of his mentor Lionol Calhoun Moise. Ernest would later be impressed with Moise’s lifestyle. Moise was famous for violence, alcohol, and cursing. While he worked for The Star he learned many things, but he also became bored. He wanted real action. He was caught up in the war fever of World War I. One thing that stopped him though,

I decided to do my report on Thomas Alva Edison because he brought a lot of things into our world. He invented the light bulb, the alkaline battery, the phonograph, and many other things. Many of our modern electronics origins came from Thomas A. Edison. I thought he was very interesting. That is why I chose him.

Ernest inherited the temperament and artistic talent of mother and the looks and sporting skills of his father. Both parents, when he was a boy, were foes of dirt and disorder. They brought up their children to follow strict schedules, stand inspection and be scrupulously neat and tidy.