Titles and awards do not define whether or not a person has left an impact on the world, it is the lasting effect of their actions that prove they have produced change. Princeton alumnus George Shultz’s life has been dedicated to the production of change. From a young age Shultz embodied the new Princeton motto “Princeton in the Nation’s service and the Service of Humanity.” Shultz’s military service, accomplishments as Secretary of State, and continued dedication to change showcases Shultz’s positive impact on not only the United States, but the world. Shultz’s service for the United States spans over 70 years. After graduating from Princeton, Shultz enlisted in the United States Marine Corp (“Biographies”). The year was 1942, tensions were high and the United States was on the brink of war with both Germany and Japan. Unknown outcomes faced Shultz, but still he risked his life for …show more content…
At age 96, Shultz continues to have his hand in politics. In 2017 Shultz became a member of the Climate Leadership Council. The council proposes to eliminate all of Obama’s climate change policies and start from scratch with a $40 per ton carbon tax increase (Mooney). Shultz is one of few Republicans that has spoken out against climate change and the impact it has on a global scale. Shultz dedication to solving one of the world's biggest issues illustrates how he is at service to humanity. George Shultz has dedicated his life to the United States and the world. Shultz’s service during WWII shows his willingness to put his country before himself. His time as Secretary of State shows that he advocates for change throughout the world. Shultz refuses to let age slow him down and continues to support change. Shultz remains dedicated to promoting equality and justice throughout the world and has already left a positive impact. George Shultz not only embodies the Princeton motto, but has dedicated his entire life to the meaning of those ten
On August 27, 1908, Lyndon Baines Johnson was born to Sam and Rebekah Johnson.; he was the first of their five children. He was born near the central Texas community of Johnson City, which was named for some of his relatives. His family included some of the earliest settlers of the Lone Star State. They were cattlemen, cotton farmers, and soldiers for the Confederacy. Lyndon’s father, Sam Johnson, had won the election to the Texas legislature and he served five terms before he switched careers and became a farmer. He had a very strong relationship with his mother, Rebekah Johnson.
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont on July 4th, 1872 and passed away in Northampton, Massachusetts on January 5th, 1933. His father was a prominent farmer and a member of Vermont’s senate and House of Representatives. With his father being a prominent political figure in his life, John Jr. grew an admiration for politics. According to History.com, He attended Amherst College at Massachusetts and studied law in hope of being a lawyer in Northampton, Massachusetts. He became a lawyer in 1897 and opened his very own law firm in 1898. In 1906, John Calvin was introduced as a member of the Mass. House of Representatives and later became the mayor of Northampton following his political success. In 1905, he married Grace Anna Goodhue and together they had two sons, John III and Calvin Jr., the latter of whom died from blood poisoning at an early age. Coolidge was brought into the public spotlight in 1919 when he was serving as the governor of Massachusetts. He encountered a dilemma with a number of police officers that were going on strike from work when they were unable to form a labor union. He stood by the police force and spoke out against the strike and his views led to his nomination as Vice President under Warren G. Harding.
The state of America’s military forces at the outset of World War II can be summed up in one word: unprepared. Certainly that is the case witnessed on many levels at the attack at Pearl Harbor. Sailors rested on Sunday morning, unprepared for the sneak attack; commanders were off ship, enjoying golf or a leisurely breakfast, completely caught off-guard when the bombs fell; and the fleet itself was unprepared, with most of its ships at anchor in the harbor, making relatively easy targets for Japanese bombers. Descriptions of being caught unaware dominate personal narratives of that day and the days that followed, both from those who experienced the events, and from political and military leaders across the ocean back in the states.
Imagine over-looking the statistics on the back of a baseball pitcher’s trading card. Now envision a boy whose whole outlook on life is numbers, weather it being probability or trial and error, Mark Schlax requires himself to figure it out so he can sleep at night. Coming from an extremely intelligent German family, with rich successful parents, and relatives, Mark has the pride and support which allows him to succeed in life.
Carl Sandburg was a famous American writer. His first piece was written in 1916. After that he wrote about 48 more pieces. Most of them were based on other writers that he had heard of. He wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Carl liked to write a lot about nature and the things he saw happening around him. He also wrote a lot of series of poems and books. Although Carl Sandburg went through many challenges in life, he still managed to write poetry for us all to enjoy.
On Monday September 10, 2001, at approximately 3pm, Steve Scheibner, American Airline pilot, did what he normally would do the day before he was able to go out flying. Steve logged onto his computer to find out if there was any unassigned flights for the following day, and sure enough, there was a flight from Boston, which departed at 7:45am to Los Angeles. Steve was the only pilot available to fly on September 11, so he began to prepare for his flight the next day. Although, Steve did not know that he would not be the pilot who was on Flight 11. Steve never received a phone call from the airline to finalize his assignment to the flight. A senior pilot named Tom McGuinness was reassigned the flight. What Steve did not know at the time was that it was a blessing from God in disguise. The plane that Steve Scheibner was supposed to fly on September 11 did not arrive in Los Angeles at 11:55 as planned. Once the plane reached 23,000 feet in the air, Tom McGuinness let autopilot take over until they approached Los Angeles, and that is when chaos began to occur.
A man named Ben Schlappig is a homeless man but he flew first class around world to Dubai. He kept his instagram followers in his mind while he was on his flight he took photos of everything and posted them on instagram. He did not pay for this with money he saved up air miles and credit card points to afford this 40,000-dollar flight. If I could save up that many air miles and credit card points I would have done the same thing he did and flew first class to Dubai. He has only been homeless for the last year and a half. He lost the keys to his front door and he said why bother paying rent when a bed was just one first class ticket away. He started saving up air miles a decade ago that means that he was fourteen when he started saving air miles.
From falling into the icy waters of Antarctica to spending time with influential soldiers and leaders, Michael Adams had time to think about life from a different perspective and notice the importance of dedication, love, and overcoming challenges in life. The responsibilities he faced and the family he had to leave behind played key importance in his decision to join the military. At just 18 years of age, Michael broke free from the comforts of his family, home, and friends to put himself in the shoes of the U.S. Navy. He knew it was a spot only certain people could fill, but that did not stop him from doing what he knew was necessary. The now 58-year-old husband, father, and grandfather looks back on his time in the service and wishes he
Carl Sandburg was a poet and writer as well as an editor. Sandburg was famous for works such as Chicago Poems and The People, Yes. He was an American man who wrote poetry about the places around him, people he admired, and many other sources of creativity. Sandburg was also famous for not only writing in the perspective or about the life of himself, the writing for and about the people of the world. Not only was Sandburg a poet, but he also did some folk singing along with everything else.
The United States has been at the forefront of international affairs for many years and has gotten to a point where the democratic nation has established a strong political influence, a political presence that sends shockwaves throughout the international arena whenever nations display political indifferences; some of which may involve the United States. If tension were to ever arise between feuding nations, a proficient and skilled leader must take ahold of the matter and find all possible solutions to diffuse the situation in order to protect the public interests of it’s citizens. As a representative of the United States and their international policies, a successful secretary of state must be able to project themselves with an
The most memorable time in my life is when I found out I was going to have a baby. I was overcome with joy! I was at a point in my life that I felt I was ready to have a baby. But, who is anybody to say that they are really ready to have to a baby?? I thank God above for giving me this miracle of life. I prayed to him every day, before and during the time I was pregnant. I felt close to God at that point.
Allan D. Schulman, DDS and Associates is a dental clinic that is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Allan D. Schulman, DDS and Associates specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Their services include dental implants, dental fillings, tooth whitening, pediatric dental care, aesthetic bonding and recontouring, nitrous oxide and oral sedation, plus more. Allan D. Schulman, DDS and Associates offers inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges, veneers, mouth guards, and removable dental prostheses. The treatments and procedures they provide include laser treatments, periodontal treatment, endodontics, extractions, as well as exams and cleanings. Their dentist, Dr. Allan D. Schulman, D.D.S. has been distinguished by Baltimore Magazine as among the “2011 Top Dentists”.
Stuart Zender was born on the 18th of March 1974 in Sheffield, United Kingdom; little did he know was going to be the bassist for a band called Jamiroquai.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria in 1947 in a strict Roman Catholic family. Schwarzenegger received beatings from his father on a regular basis, was miserable most of his childhood. Since the early age of 10, Schwarzenegger had dreamed of moving to America, or as he saw it “the land of opportunity”. Schwarzenegger had discovered that bodybuilding could help him move to the US. Schwarzenegger is one of the best sources of inspiration for immigrants everywhere. He moved to a foreign country all by himself, and not only survived, but also thrived, and became one of the most prominent figures of the 1990’s and early 2000’s.
What does it mean to be a great president, especially when having to measure up to the high standards set by previous presidents? Upon accepting the role as America’s leader and protector, the president is under tons of pressure to uphold the honor of those of which they govern. With that being the case, the president is encouraged to accomplish as much as they can in their short time in office. At the time of this famed eulogy’s deliverance, the uneventful year of 2004 had been rocked by the tragic demise of a great American president: Ronald Reagan. The speaker, Margaret Thatcher, presents this eulogy at Reagan’s funeral in which she argues the immense impact of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, especially regarding his role in ending communism and providing comfort to nation amidst the devastating consequences of the Korean-Vietnam War, using important rhetorical choices in order to get her audience to see how she might maintain the same characteristics as Reagan - seeing as they were so close - in order that she might become the next admired world leader.