The Life Of Louis Zamperini In Words Louie Zamperini was a barbaric boy who became a world famous track sensation, whom competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics at the age of nineteen years old. Louis Zamperini was the youngest contestant in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. At the age of nineteen he struck the world with his running compassion and talent. Later Louie stepped back from his running career and converted into an Army Air Corps bombardier, turning his life around. After surviving his worst nightmare
The historical figure I have chosen for my project is the great French, Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon was born August 15th, 1769 in lovely little Ajaccio, France. Napoleon was well known for being the Emperor of France and King of Italy. He led successful campaigns against Coalitions of enemies of the Revolution. Napoleon was known for winning almost all his battles and crushed anyone who dare stand in his way. He had power and he knew he did so he abused it to his full potential, he convinced his
acknowledge it.”- Louis Riel. We believe that Louis Riel is innocent of treason. Also, 92% of the class believes that Louis Riel is innocent. Mr.Riel is an ambitious, daring, well educated, political leader, who is a proud leader of the Metis. First, he was protecting the Metis rights. Secondly, he was threatened by racism and the Canadian Party. Finally, he negotiated with the Canadian government to create Manitoba. As you see, Louis Riel is innocent of treason. To begin, Louis Riel wanted to negotiate
Stanley Yelnats calls himself an unlucky child. His word is proven when he is sent to Camp Green Lake for something he didn’t even do. Stanley was walking on the street when a pair of shoes fell down and hit him on the head. Those shoes turned out to be Clyde “Sweet Feet” Livingston’s shoes that he has donated to a shelter. Stanley is sent to court, charged with robbery and has a choice of going to prison, or to Camp Green Lake. Stanley thinks Camp Green Lake is a better choice. Stanley travels
Getting detention, or losing passing period may be bad, but take a look at Stanley’s life for once. Imagine being wrongfully accused of committing a crime by someone you once looked up to, and then being sent to dig a hole every single day in hundred degree weather. Although he may have his ups and downs, here are a few examples of Stanley’s life being a wasteland. To start off, the area around Stanley is physically in is not good for him. After a long day of digging holes, Stanley is still not
Meet Jazz Jennings, she is notable for being one of the youngest publicly documented people to be identified as transgender, and for being the youngest person to become a national transgender figure. She has saved lives for what she has stood up for. Also, according to an interview, many young teens have sent her emails saying because of her they are alive. Jazz was born in Florida on October 6, 2000. According to famous birthdays, “Jennings was born male but embraced her female transgender identity
jumpsuit with a bandana tied on head while aboard a horse pointing upward (). The work is an is an exact imitation in composition and supporting subjects as the painting of the equestrian portrait under the same name done by French artist Jacques-Louis David between 1801 and 1805 (). By the work imitating the same composition as that of the portrait that depicts someone of the regality and power once achieved by Napoleon and switching the figure with a modern Black man implies that he has the same
“To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god ”(Napoleon Bonaparte). Napoléon Bonaparte, named one of the greatest conquers of history, rose to power for many reasons, but how did he succeed? Was it because he took over the existing ministry of war, expanded it, and made it more efficient, or was it because he was a brilliant general in the art of war? Like all leaders Napoleon fell from power for economic and political reasons that I will
Brandon Chau Mr. Jarrard English 8: Jazz age 27, March 2017 The Jazz Age Louis Armstrong was one of the popular jazz musician that began in the Roaring 20s. During this time period, music was appreciated as a way to express opinions about politics, culture, and the world. Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo” or “Pops”, became the foundation of the 1920s jazz. African Americans were having a strong influence on music and began developing their own musical styles. Armstrong was such an example
In the late 1760s, a heroic figure was born. On August fifteenth in the year of 1769, a male baby was then a face upon this earth. Of course, this male was not heroic in his toddler years, but as he grew, he conquered many goals of his. This male baby came to be known as one of the greatest military leaders to be known; this baby was none other than the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Because he was born in this time period, it was almost meant for him to be revolutional. There were many occurrences taking