Mount Hope Cemetery

of ownership and an overall message for Douglass brings up a lot of concerns, and therefore a lot of ways one can hope to improve the situation. This overall message showing Douglass as the human embodiment of freedom can easily be translated over into Rochester’s message. By taking great ownership of the Douglass name, and using it to put up many monuments in his honor, the city hopes to bring forth this idea that they greatly support racial equality. In a time where racial tensions are still extremely

Dorothea Dix was an extraordinary woman who wore many hats: family caregiver, teacher, author, advocate, social reformer, school and hospital founder, and superintendent. Dorothea Dix held one role more important and noteworthy than any of these however; she was a nurse. Dix’s work advocating for prisoners, the mentally ill and women changed the profession of nursing, as well as aspects of the healthcare system, forever. Dorothea Dix was born on April 4, 1802 in Hampden, Maine. She was the eldest

Known as an American philanthropist and reformer, Dorothea Dix transformed living conditions in prisons and established institutions for the mentally insane in 20 states, as well as Canada (“DIX”). Through her crusade for fair treatment of the mentally insane, Dorothea Dix exemplifies the ideals of her time – to protect the rights of all human beings, no matter their age, race, or mental capacity. On April 4, 1802 in Hampden, Maine, Dorothea Lynde Dix was born to Joseph and Mary Dix. Due to her

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 17, 1807 in Portland, Maine (Novelist and Prose Writers). He died at the age of 75 in 1882 after suffering from severe stomach pain. He was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts along with his wives. His family was very influential in the region. His father was a prominent lawyer. His maternal grandfather, Peleg Wadsworth, held the position of general in the American Revolutionary War and also served as a member of Congress (Henry

from Harvard. The famous poet died at the age of 75 from severe stomach pains on Friday, March 24. 1882. He left behind a trail of legacies. He was one of the most popular figures in America and Europe. He was buried next to his two wives in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American writer, used his life and philosophical ideas to write poetry about nature, death, and emotions. Henry Longfellow grew up in a life where he was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps but broke

George W. Russell (AE Æ),- His Life, Paintings and Impact on Irish Culture Introduction George William Russell (Æ), poet, painter, statesman and friend of many. George Russell definitely was all of those things. But why is it that I, a visiting student from the far North, takes such an interest in a man who despite his greatness not many people outside Ireland has heard of. When asked about visual arts in Ireland, names like Jack Yeats, Paul Henry and James Barry might be heard but only people

a thriving free black community. On February 20, 1895, he attended a meeting of the National Council of Women in Washington, D.C. Shortly after returning home, Frederick Douglass died of a massive heart attack or stroke. He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New

Fredrick Douglass was born Fredrick Augustus Washington Bailey, as a slave in Talbot County, Maryland in 1818 and later became a prolific abolitionist in the human rights movement. According to civilwar.org, Douglass was sent as slave to Baltimore, Maryland to serve the families of Hugh and Ms. Lucretia Auld. While under Ms. Auld’s care, Ms. Auld taught Douglass the alphabet, and how to read plus write. In 1838, after escaping slavery at the age of 20, Douglass traveled to New Bedford, Massachusetts

United States Marine Corps War Memorial, which stands in Arlington National Cemetery, is among the most famous statues in Washington D.C. Upon the conclusion of World War II, it was erected and dedicated to “the Marine dead of all wars and their comrades of other services who fell fighting beside them" (US National Park Services). The statue was based on a photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of six marines raising the flag over Mount Suribachi after an arduous battle with the Japanese. The photo was an instant

their mom passed away in 1875 due to a stroke. Their father had passed away a year before their mother. Both Emily and Lavinia never got married. At age 55, Emily Dickinson, unfortunately passed away on May 15th, 1886. She is now buried in West Cemetery in Amherst, Massachusetts