Jackson County, Texas

They attempted to kidnap Judge Harold Haley causing law enforcement to open fire. The judge, a bailiff and one BGF member were killed in the shootout. George Jackson survived, was apprehended and sent to maximum security San Quentin. The Folk Nation is not one specific gang. It is an alliance of many gangs. These gangs are the Black Gangster Disciples, the Black Disciples, Gangster Disciples, La Raza, Cobras

pillars to convict Willingham were all manufactured. In November 1996, a few years after Jackson deliberately sent Willingham to death row, he was elected as a Navarro County judge as an award for a well-done job. The Governor of Texas in 2004, declined to temporarily stay Willingham’s execution, in spite of new release statement from a leading forensic expert which clearly contradicted the finding of arson by a Texas deputy fire marshal. The report admitted that the arson conclusion held flawed analysis

family moved to the beautiful city of Augusta, Georgia. When he was 13, his father, who was appointed the first U.S. marshal of the District of Georgia, was shot and killed while serving a warrant. Growing up, he attended Springer Academy in Wilkes County, Georgia. Later, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (which is known as Princeton University) in 1799. After graduating from college, he moved back to Augusta, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar (which is the procedure that governs

Lee, Robert E. (Edward) 1807 -- 1870 General in chief of the Confederate armies in the American Civil War. Born in Virginia's Westmoreland County on January 19, 1807, the third son of Henry ("Light Horse Harry") and Ann Hill Carter Lee. Declining fortunes forced the family's removal to Alexandria, where Robert distinguished himself in local schools. His father's death in 1811 increased responsibilities on all the sons; Robert, especially, cared for his invalid mother. Lee graduated number

border. Spanish explorers arrived in the state in 1540 but it was the French who made the first permanent settlement in Mississippi in 1699. In the 19th century, Mississippi produced the most cotton in the United States. The capital of Mississippi is Jackson. Its population for 2010 is at around 2,967,297. Its size is approximately 48,432 square miles. Mississippi state nickname is famously known as “The Magnolia State”. Its state motto is “By valor and arms”. Its state is known as the Magnolia. Its state

John Tyler was conceived on March 29, 1790 in Charles City County. Tyler filled in as legislative leader of Virginia. He was the main VP to wind up president due the demise of his forerunner. His Early Years He examined law at the College of William and Mary, graduating in 1807, at 17 years old. After his induction to the bar in 1809, Tyler worked for a noticeable law office in Richmond. His dad moved toward becoming legislative leader of Virginia that year, and at age 21, Tyler utilized his

good and evil is extremely prominent in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', as well as the real world today. Many are faced with the challenge of determining what "side" they occupy in certain situations or beliefs, such as when the men and women of Maycomb County are faced with the topic of racism during Tom Robinson's trial in the mid 1930's. Like most concepts, philosophies, and situations, there is always the "gray" area. When we focus on good and evil, we tend to only look at the absolute good and absolute

Preventative Medicine and Education Poor health and homelessness has been connected through multiple studies. Having poor health can cause homelessness. On the flip side, being homeless can also cause poor health. Being homeless brings a list of complications including limited access to getting proper health care. This causes the health of the homeless population in the United States to be worse than that of the general population. Common health problems in the homeless population include: mental

John C. Calhoun was born in South Carolina, Abbeville and John was born in March 18, 1782. John C. Calhoun had an early career, when John’s father became ill, when John was 17 years old, he had to quit school so he was able to work on the small cotton family farm. With his brother financial support, John was able to do his studies later and then he later earned a degree from Yale College, in Phi Beta Kappa in 1804. He also was a noted member of the debating Society of Brothers in Unity at Yale

The United States of America, known for our various achievements and talents, due to the help of many different figures throughout our country. Though, most of our major accomplishments derive from women. Although, some people fail to realize that many accomplishments come from the African-American women, who are given the least amount of recognition despite their many contributions to society, ranging from minor and major actions. The most unrecognized influential women, are usually found in the