William Stafford was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on January 17, 1914. He was an American poet and pacifist. He married Dorothy Hope Frantz in 1944; they had four children, one of them Kim Stafford is a writer for Lewis and Clark College. During the Second World War, Stafford was a conscientious objector and worked in the civilian public service camps. He died of a heart attack in Lake Oswego, Oregon on August 28, 1993, having written a poem that morning containing the lines, "'You don't have to prove anything,' my mother said. 'Just be ready for what God sends. The Stafford family gave William Stafford's papers, including the 20,000 pages of his daily writing, to the Special Collections Department at Lewis & Clark College in 2008.
In 1948 Stafford
Cathay Williams, born into slavery in Independence, Missouri in September of 1844, was determined to become more than a house slave. In 1861, the Union Forces captured slaves as “contraband” and forced them to serve the military in roles such as cooks, laundresses, or nurses (“Cathay Williams”, n.d.). At the age of 17, Cathay was forced to serve the 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment where she travelled alongside the Soldiers to Arkansas, Louisiana, and Georgia. It is believed when Cathay was in Little Rock, Arkansas; she came across African-American Soldiers that influenced her decision to become a Soldier. On 15 November 1866 (at the age of 22), Cathay Williams commenced her ruse of enlisting into the Regular Army as William Cathay for three
Cathay Williams born in Independence Missouri to a freed African American male and a Slaved African American women. In 1861 Union forces occupied Jefferson City in the early stages of the American Civil War. At that time, captured slaves were officially designated by the Union as "contraband," and many were forced to serve in the military support as cooks, laundresses, or nurses. At age seventeen, Cathay was impressed into serving the 8th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commanded by Colonel William Plummer Benton. For the next few years, Williams travelled with the 8th Indiana, accompanying the soldiers on their marches through Arkansas, Louisiana,
Think of the many innovative black people out there. Although you have your typical, well known black athletes and musicians, consider other ways africans americans have made groundbreaking discoveries. African american in the medical field are especially underrated to many people. One surgeon by the name of Daniel Hale Williams deserves some recognition for what he has done for black surgeons and doctors.
Thomasville, NC - After the 20 year restoration of Thomasville, it’s all finally coming together. The people of Thomasville have taken pride in rebuilding not only their own lives, but also those of generations to follow. The mayor, Rick Gordon, has literally reconstructed this town with the help of his wife, son, daughter, and adopted son. Thomasville was originally founded by Rick and his family and was open to all who needed help and a safe sanctuary. Thomasville, along with nearly every city in the world was destroyed when the nuclear bomb hit in 2467. Thomasville’s population is at 249 people as of the census that was taken a year ago. Men are expected to be the defenders of the town and go out and hunt for food. The women of the town
Today was the day a man who fled to London with me on the same ship passed away. Thomas Hutchinson, was great man with a vision. He was a businessman, historian, and a politician. The news of his demise made my old memories fresh again. I still remember those days I spent on the place now they called The United States. The war between the English and the Americans began from 1775. King George the third, after defeating the French found his empire very large. The involvement of the king in too many wars put him in a huge national debt. To pay for his debt taxes were levied on the colonies without consenting the people living there.
Vernon Wayne Howell was born in August 17, 1959 in Houston Texas. His mother was an unwead tennagaer when she had Howell. In his early childhood he claims he was abused by his mother's partner. When he was eighteen he dropped out of high school to pursue a career as a rock star. When he was in his twenties he caused his family to get kicked out of their church, the Seventh Day Advent, because he was questioning the way the leaders interpreted the Seven Seals of the bible. Soon after being kicked out of the church he found the Branch Davidians and joined the religious group. Once in the group he changed his name to David Koresh.
Cedarville University is a college I would like to attend. There are almost 3,500 undergraduate students currently attending Cedarville. It has several large academic departments, including nursing, business administration, and education. Cedarville has a presence in 47 states and U.S. provinces, as well as 28 countries, including France, Germany, Ireland, and Wales. (Supplee 41)
In the case of Stanley Tookie Williams’s execution by the state of California was justified. Williams was the co-founder of the infamous Crips gang. Throughout his gang career he put his community in danger. 51-year old Williams was convicted of murder. He killed a couple along with their daughter, and a store clerk. Williams showed no remorse and according to witness he bragged about the murders. Not only was Williams a murder but he was a leader of one of the most dangerous gangs. It is known that gang leaders still have power over their people even behind bars. Williams was a very influential person for all the wrong reasons. He had followers that would agree and act upon his requests. So influential that celebrities such
There are many African American public figures, who have inspired the hearts and minds of eager Black youth. These individuals have instilled within the community a sense of purpose and promise which has carried over into following generations. Some of these persons are household names and familiar pop culture icons. Many, however, are the unsung heroes who have continued to work in the shadows, while bringing others into the light of hope. One such individual, Dr. Calvin Williams, began his journey on the concrete slabs and in the dilapidated houses of New Orleans, Louisiana's Lower Ninth Ward.
Friar Lawrence: Positive or Negative Presence? Option A According to the prompt, critics have remarked that Friar Lawrence serves as a kind of surrogate parent to both Romeo and Juliet. I agree with their statement, but whether he was a positive or negative presence is the question. While Friar Lawrence ultimately let to the character's demise, I believe he was a positive presence in the lives of both Romeo and Juliet because he listened to their dilemmas, helped them solve their dilemmas, and helped them obtain happiness.
After Sebastian Hastings has spent a couple weeks in Illyria playing soccer with his new chum, Duke Orsino, we have finally put the puzzle pieces together.
Sloan Smyth was brought into my newborn photographer studio by her parents, Sara and Austin. At the time of her shoot, she was 9 days new. Born on May 24th, she weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches.
Prince has always believed that machines have changed music into something that doesn't sound real (“The Artist Formerly Known,” 1997). He is an original, unique,and independent artist. Prince may also be one of the most influential artists in the music industry because of his whimsical stage performance and his one of a kind genre. Prince began in a musical family that ultimately led him to be a solo artist, and throughout his career he signed a contract with Warner Bros. where he had setbacks, accomplishments, and major success with records; he is still impacting music today with his unique genre. Prince was always interested in music and he followed in the footsteps of those around him.
William Dampier was born in East Coker, Somerset, England, on 1651, and died on 23 of March, in London. Dampier’s cause of death is unknown, and the exact day of death is not certain. Dampier's early life is also unknown. He was the second son of a tenant farmer, which is a person who farms on rented lands, and he also had a good education containing Latin and Arithmetic, which is a branch of mathematics. Dampier lost his parents when he was seven years old, and when he was 16 he was living in an orphanage. William Dampier began his love of the sea when he was the apprentice of a shipmaster. On 1670, he was already sailing to Java in the East Indies and to other places. He was also learning the art of navigation and he
John Watson pioneered a new approach to viewing psychology. By making known an underutilized approach to studying psychology, John Watson opened a whole new door to researching how and why people behave the way they do. John Broadus Watson left a huge impression on the world of psychology with his new and unconventional approach of behaviorism and his Little Watson experiment.