Winslow Homer Research Paper

George Washington Lane was born to Jonathan and Mary Colley Lane 1806. George was either born in Cherokee or Ogelthorp County Georgia. In 1818 George moved to Limestone County Alabama with his mother Mary Colley Lane. George earned an elementary education after arriving in Alabama. He read law under Judge Daniel Coleman and was admitted to the bar in 1826. George was then elected probate judge of Limestone County, Alabama and then was elected circuit judge, he served that office for sixteen consecutive years. George represented Limestone County on several occasions in the legislature. On October 3, 1834 George Married Martha Nicholas Davis the daughter of Captain Nicholas Davis. George and Martha had 11 children, Robert Wilson Lane, George Gale, Nicholas, Mary, Kate Gaston, Belta Colley, May Fern, Charles Paul, and Hector Davis are the children listed in the 1840 census. Seven of George’s children lived to adulthood. The 1840 census of Limestone County Alabama lists George as head of a household of 48. George owned 44 slaves. George Washington Lane was a highly respected and successful farmer, lawyer and politician at the beginning of the anti-slavery movement. As the anti-slavery movement increased, George is said to have freed all of his slaves soon after the secession debates in Montgomery were held. George was strongly opposed to secession. George was convinced that secession was a mistake, and to let everyone know how he felt, he hung a union flag over his door. Apparently George’s beliefs were well known and had found their way to Washington around April of 1861. At that time it is said that he was appointed Federal Judge of

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.

Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Jr. was an American statesman, president, frontiersman, war hero, and husband. Born on October 27, 1858, to wealthy socialites in New York City, he lived a privileged young life. While being a distant cousin of future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt Sr., Teddy was of Dutch, Scottish, Irish, English, German, Welsh and French descent. Throughout his childhood, Teddy suffered from debilitating asthma and was different from most other kids. Due to his parents' wealth, he was able to travel the world at a young age, visiting places such as Europe, Egypt, and the Alps. At age 7, Teddy bought a seal head from a market which led to his desire to become a Zoologist. Following this purchase, Theodore and his cousins created the Roosevelt Museum of Natural History, where Theodore practiced the art of Taxidermy. Throughout this time, he was homeschooled and also bullied. In response to the bullying, he started to box, which he continued throughout his life. After graduating from Harvard, Theodore entered Columbia Law school. During his time as a student, he

Maynard Jackson Jr., born March 23, 1938, in Dallas Texas. The family moved to Atlanta in 1945 where his father took pastor ship of Friendship Baptist Church. His mother Irene Dobbs Jackson, a professor of French at Spellman College, in 1959 Jackson mother became the first African American to receive a library card, thereby integrating that institution.

Thomas Oscar Simpson was born on September 19th 1933 to Alleta Mae and George Henry. In 1954, Thomas lost his Mother. My Mother said, “My father, Aletta’s son, Thomas Simpson (Tom) reports he was first at the scene. Tom was working with his Uncle George Scott on a plow at George’s home which was across the street from the Simpson property. While working Tom and George heard a loud noise. They saw smoke and the tractors wheels in the air. They found her dead beneath the tractor. The steering wheel had crushed her chest and the gas throttle was by the side of her face.”

With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

On June 7, 1892, a man by the name of Homer Plessy was arrested for sitting in a ‘whites only’ car. This was a case that went up to the Supreme Court where they found him guilty. However, this decision of this case showed that the Jim Crow laws were legitimate to the supreme court.

In 1995, The People of the State of California vs. Orenthal James Simpson, became the “most publicized murder case in history” (Price & Lovitt, 1997). From the very beginning, it seemed that the prosecution’s case against O. J. Simpson for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Lyle Goldman was doomed to fail. There were inconsistencies in how the Los Angeles Police Department collected and preserved of evidence. They were also called into doubt about how they controlled the evidence and who they let have access to the evidence during

Theodore Roosevelt, also known as Teddy, was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City. He had a medium sized family including his mother, Martha Roosevelt, father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr, and three other siblings. As a young child, Theodore had developed bronchial asthma where he spent a lot of time in the hospital. Theodore was wildly interested in the nature that surrounded him and natural history. As a child, Teddy was tutored by his aunt and he loved her stories that she told. After graduating high school, he had attended Harvard, where he studied natural history, science, writing, and much more. After graduating, Roosevelt decided to become

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, Augustine turned ill after surveying his lands during a bad weather. Ironically George Washington died in the same circumstances. George’s mother was able to keep the house together but was unable to send George to England for education. George’s half brother Lawrence introduced Washington to lord Fairfax after talking about his future. Lord Fairfax was head of one of the most powerful families in Virginia. Lord Fairfax Invited Washington to join a team of men surveying Fairfax lands in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Virginia colony. It was his first real trip away from home. When he become seventeen he started to go to survey by himself. When Washington was 18 years old another tragedy

“Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” An amazing man said that, a name most people around the globe has heard. He was an amazing man with such glory and faith within himself, he was one of the greatest presidents known to this day. Though he may have had only two years in term he was a well respected man and a brave warrior. He embarked as the 26th president, becoming president after William McKinley got assassinated. He was known for many things, but was best known for being the governor of New York before becoming the U.S Vice President. One interesting fact about him is that the classic known “Teddy Bear” is named after him. The “Teddy Bear” was named after our 26th president when he went on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi

Hampton University history, Samuel Chapman Armstrong. He was a key factor in the construction of Hampton, and everything that it is today. He was born in Maui, Hawaii. He attended Punahou school, and at the age of 21 moved to Massachusetts where he graduated from Williams college. After that, he spent his life advocating for equality, justice, and education. From his outstanding leadership in the military, to his valiant efforts in promoting the education of blacks, Armstrong proved himself to be a man of character.

Roosevelt was unhappy with Taft’s weak enforcement of policies. This made Roosevelt want to make a third run at the presidency. However, Taft was still running on the Republican Party ticket. So Roosevelt went to the Progressive Party, and began campaigning for the 1912 election. While delivering a speech on the campaign trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Roosevelt was shot in the chest in an assassination attempt. He continued his speech for 90 minutes before seeing a doctor, later saying the incident was just a hazard of the profession. Roosevelt lost to Woodrow Wilson in the 1912 election, in close popular vote. He considered running in 1916, but differed in favor of Republican Party nominee Charles Evans

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Whether they are a family member, a friend, a war veteran, or... a President, each can have a profound impact on the lives of those around them. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, affected the entire world as only a few have done, becoming recognized as a hero.

The artist was born in Widewater, Virginia, on September 11, 1890. He was born with the name of Peyton Cole Hedgeman, however he changed it later during his service in WW1. As a child he often sketched, and was mostly self