The Importance of Honor Guard “At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future, tradition has placed 10,000 men to guard the past."-Maurice Masterlinck. Being a volunteer member of a military base honor guard, there are numerous reasons that require full effort and dedication. It is important that we, ceremonial guardsmen, strive to stay true to the creed put forth for us. Respect, integrity, inspiration, professionalism and tradition are key to being an effective member of the honor
back of a blue chair. On top of the chair is the collar of the U.S Navy dress blues. On the wall behind the chair is a flag. The flag has a red outline with a white background and a gold star in the middle. This symbolizes that a sailor has died in the war. At the bottom of the image, there is white text saying “…Because somebody talked!” The details in this poster all have importance and send a strong message. Around the time this propaganda poster was made, many Navy
out with this map compared to others drafted the 16th and early 17th centuries is the exquisite detail depicted in the topographical features. According to a display featured in an exhibition of the map, this is “from the collection of George Legge, first Baron Dartmouth; previously in the English Royal map collection” (Yale Center, From the Collection). One might wonder why a map with such extensive detail would be in the hands of the Royal Collection, and thus why it was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth
main point is behavioral health and the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and sensibility. There is so much emotion and intimacy with the topics brought up and its connection is very dear to you. In the beginning of your essay you display your youth and the unknowingly uncovering of your social/ behavioral anxiety. As I read I felt like I could see you as the restlessness occur to you while everyone slumbered at the sleepover. Nonetheless, great details. I believe and many others can relate
Since this man is not in a military uniform, but rather every day clothing with an apron, it suggests that he is not helping America by joining the service, but rather working hard in an industry to up productivity. Because of the tanks at the bottom right corner and the fact that the War Industries Board was in effect during this time, it can be inferred that the man is working to produce weapons for the military. The caption “Not Just Hats Off To The Flag BUT Sleeves Up For It!” showcases
A Soldier’s Sacrifice: Military Influence in Music into the Twentieth Century The progressive era was a period of social activism and political reform that tested the strength of the country’s military. The devastating conflict of World War permeated much distress, that resulted in many American troops to be deployed overseas in active warzones. Music became a prominent feature on the battlefield and home front. The destruction of war created a motivation for political change and an inspiration
Minister, led Great Britain through some of its darkest times: World War II. The speech he gave to the House of Commons on June 4, 1940, aptly nicknamed the “We shall fight on the beaches” speech, carried great importance to his people. In the days before the speech, the British faced a heavy military loss in Belgium and France. Belgium surrendered to the Nazis, stranding numerous French and British troops at Dunkirk and neighboring beaches in France, fully exposed to the advance of the Nazi war machine
ability of settlers to maintain a Japanese diet and not submit to using the food of the colonized. Lee explains that, “In this context, rituals of displaying Japanese cultural membership in the motherland at the family dining table took on a greater importance.” Japanese mothers felt that the body of the Japanese nation was at stake. The meals that all Japanese mothers fed their families were supposed to cultivate a national identity, and at the same time nourish a national body: “A mother’s responsibility
ability of settlers to maintain a Japanese diet and not submit to using the food of the colonized. Lee explains that, “In this context, rituals of displaying Japanese cultural membership in the motherland at the family dining table took on a greater importance.” Japanese mothers felt that the body of the Japanese nation was at stake. The meals Japanese mothers fed their families were supposed to cultivate a national identity, and at the
Sleeping Beauty's Castle The past has a great influence on present culture. However ideas and themes of the past can change with time. This is true with the ideas associated with the medieval castle. These castles, which once served as a military fortress as well as a residence, are now often associated with the fantastical, popular images people can have of the middle ages. Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland is a good example because it represents an idea to many people of what a medieval