George M. Dallas

DALLAS, TEXAS. Dallas is on the Trinity River in the center of Dallas County in North Central Texas. It is crossed by Interstate highways 20, 30, 35, and 45. The city was founded by John Neely Bryan, who settled on the east bank of the Trinity near a natural ford in November 1841. Bryan had picked the best spot for a trading post to serve the population migrating into the region. The ford, at the intersection of two major Indian traces, provided the only good crossing point for miles. Two highways

We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway. Broadway has evolved tremendously since its opening, from more theatres to a larger audience. A numerous amount of plays have been performed that have left unforgettable memories on everyone. Broadway has made major effective impacts on the economy, tourism, and entertainment industry. In 1750 when Walter Murray and Thomas Kean decided to open their theatre company on Nassau Street, is when the origin of Broadway

drinks still in great shape. Visitors can read books and literature to learn about the history of the company. Also, the Tex-Mex style of food and traditional hamburgers originated in Texas while the delicious Snickers candy bars are manufactured at the M&M/Mars plant in Woodway, a suburb southwest of Waco. This facility processes some of the most favorite candies in the world such as Skittles, Twix, Starburst, and Milky Way. Texas is mostly known for its good ole southern barbecue and the state’s food

the local community grade school and graduated from George W. Bradford High School, in Rusk, Texas. My grandfather believed a college education

The Dallas Cowboys, America’s football team, one of the most well known professional football franchises in the sport’s history. The Cowboys own five super bowl titles, which were won in ’71, ’77, ’92, ’93 and ’95. They are also home to 19 renowned individuals who have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame including standout football stars Tony Dorsett, Emmit Smith, and Troy Aikman. Established in 1960, the Cowboys have been a dominating force on the field and still continue to produce to this

Medical Center at Dallas was established as Texas Baptist Memorial Sanitarium. Chartered on Oct. 16, 1903, by the State of Texas, the hospital began in a 14-room renovated house. In 1900, there were 3 contributors who founded Baylor and one of them was who are Charles M. Rosser, M.D., founder of the Baylor College of Medicine, who saw the need for "a hospital of great importance" for a growing city like Dallas, and which would support the medical school. The second founder was Rev. George W. Truett, pastor

Anne Dallas Dudley, left quite a legacy. Before her great accomplishments and activism that she would become well known for today, she came from a family of many achievements. Dudley learned early on about philanthropy and civic service from many generations of men in her family. Just to name a few: her grandfather, Alexander J. Dallas, was a commodore in the U.S Navy, her great uncle, George M. Dallas, served as vice president of the United States under James K. Polk where he led statehood to Texas

After the success of the rebels of the American Revolution, Americans desired to shape their country in their own vision. While many ideas were significant during this time, one was silently brewing but wasn't in full effect until the 1840s. This long lasting idea was known as Manifest Destiny. In the middle of the 19th century, ideologists believed that the United States was "destined" to expand to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. Many prominent figures have assisted to fulfill Manifest Destiny, but

The cornetto is a wooden wind instrument widely used throughout Europe from the 15th through the 17th centuries. It’s also called the cornett, which is not to be confused with the trumpet-like instrument called the cornet. A hybrid between a woodwind (like the recorder) and a brass instrument (like the trumpet), it was a long and slender tube, curved to one side, and had open finger holes. Sound was produced by blowing into a cup-shaped mouthpiece, like that of the trumpet. The combination of the

effort and involvement which, are critical elements that impact the college experience (Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005). Implementing high-impact practices promotes the different engagement strategies that increase the overall success of the student. George Kuh has presented ten high-impact practices that have been proven to be beneficial to students and their cumulative learning. These ten practices include First-year seminars and experiences, common intellectual experiences, learning communities,