Eugene Cernan

At the start of the First World War the citizens of the United States were deeply divided on if the country should be involved and if so how much. Thanks to the mass amounts of immigrants that had established what was now a great nation America had become a country made from a diverse and multi-cultural fabric. This led to many opinions and views on the war effort. On the side that was against the war there were many out-spoken citizens that took to the streets and voiced their concerns. The government’s

Eugene V. Debs Citizen and Socialist Nick Salvatore's book Eugene V. Debs Citizen and Socialist provides a very detailed account of the life and times and Eugene Debs. Debs was born in Terre Haute Indiana and Salvatore emphasizes the important role that this played in Debs upbringing. Terre Haute was ripe with religious fundamentalism from its founding. Religion permeated everyday life throughout Terre Haute. Salvatore writes that, "In newspaper editorials, political speeches, civic dedications

Emmett Slaughter was walking through the old Pullman Company building. It was cold, all he could hear was the screeching of the old metal that was about to collapse. The building was condemned but Emmet used to work there so he wanted to see it one last time, so he snuck inside to take one good last look. Upon looking through the building he started to remember the Pullman company strike that happened on May 11, 1894. That was the time he learned to fight for what he believes in without violence

parents were immigrants from France who sought the pursuit of happiness and freedom. Eugene was unfortunate to not complete school, and instead begin working to support his family’s income. At 14, he left home to work in railroad shops. At a very young age, Debs was exposed to the poor treatment of immigrant workers who worked in the railroad industry. Debs was then inspired to become an activist and initiate a change. Eugene Victor Debs, activist, labor organizer, and social party candidate, emphasized

and while there is a criminal element I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free,” proclaimed Eugene Debs upon being convicted of violating the Sedition Act (Metz). As he asserted, Debs was the cornerstone of minorities in America. Eugene Debs was the icon of the exploited workers, oppressed socialists, and drafted soldiers. He sought to make America the Utopia. Eugene V. Debs significantly altered America by pioneering the labor activism through unions, inspiring other activists

Wealthiest families use their money to buy elegant houses and expensive cars, but the DuPonts were different. The Dupont’s being the wealthiest family in Delaware used their money to make and develop better things to help improve Delaware. From starting a gunpowder mill to developing a hospital for sick children .Alfred I.DuPont and the DuPont family have influenced and affected Delaware in many different ways. Eleuthere Irenee DuPont, born in Paris,France was a French-American chemist and an industrialist

The Labor Movement generated opposition from both the government and the public since they both saw unions as violent and lawless. The government used force to control the unions showing their disgust for the views and actions of these organizations. Well, organized and growing businesses took the advantage in the struggle with labor, so the workers started labor unions. It is easily argued both ways whether or not unions formed were beneficial to workers. With great evidence though, it is proven

Gene Kranz: Real Life Hero of Apollo 13 The leadership style and communication methods identified during the Apollo 13 mission as portrayed in the movie of the same name will be explored in this paper, as well as the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of both. Apollo 13 brought out the best in mankind at its darkest moment. Flawed technology in place long before the flight caused the disaster, but the humanity of effective leadership and communication skills brought our astronauts home safely.

Andrew Carnegie, Eugene V. Debs, and Horatio Alger During the late nineteenth century rapid industrialization paved the way for extreme economical wealth of many business. In accordance with the overflowing wealth in the nineteenth century many individuals held similar but yet contrasting views toward the wealth that was created in the United States. Among these individuals were Andrew Carnegie, Eugene V. Debs, and Horatio Alger. One of the best-known philanthropists was the American industrialist

there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." yelled a Mr. Eugene V. Debs to the court before being sentence by the Judge. It is 1918, the United States has entered the draining conflict of World War I, and on September 12th of that same year a man named Eugene V. Debs is found culpable of ignoring the Sedition Act and sentenced to 10 years in prison and is baffled for eternity. Following his sentencing, the