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    Point and became quite famous as a member of a generation of boy generals known for their aggressiveness. He reported to the 2nd US Cavalry as 2nd Lieutenant in the battle of the First Bull Run. Custer briefly served on the staff of Brigadier General Philip

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    The sound of gun fire echoed across the central plains like deafening crashes of thunder. The rich green grass was slowly turning red with blood, as Native Americans and the United states army were waging war at the battle of the Little Big Horn. Many people know that the Native Americans were victorious over the United states army, which was under the command of General George Custer, but few people know that Custer’s long journey to the Little Big Horn started in the heart of North Dakota, at Fort

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    At the end of the Civil War, two great men found themselves in a bind. Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, had a slew of wounded and malnourished soldiers, and nothing to feed them. Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army, had resources to spare and extended an offer of surrender in exchange for those rations. Lee accepted, and therefore forfeit the Civil War to the Union Army. Throughout their four year struggle for victory, the two men underwent many trials

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    No matter how much something can differ some characteristics are shared. As strange as it sounds it’s very true, both Grant and Lee are two different yet similar people. As these two fights for what they believe in, though their beliefs are different they share some qualities. Ulysses S. Grant wanted the nation to expand and look forward towards the future. Robert E. Lee thought that an old aristocratic way of life was the better choice and that it can survive and dominant in American life.

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    I don’t think much, I don’t even look at the postage stamp, I just start to tear through the envelope like I would for any other piece of mail. What I find is interesting, however. I thought it was a joke at first, but no, the card really said “Sheridan High School Reunion!”. Had it really been 25 years? I swear I had just gotten back from from there after the Collins wedding–all the hassle

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    The Everlast “Boxing Makes You Bigger” commercial seems to be about boxing but is really about being a better person. This becomes more evident as the commercial progresses. The beginning focuses on boxing itself. The main character, the boxer, is seen practicing relentlessly and as a result, he wins his matches. One could attribute that to an advertising technique. The company is promoting its products by showing victorious people using them. However, most effective commercials progress a story

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    The grass is always greener on the other side; the things you dismiss in your life, give little thought towards, or complain about may be what others envy. In Christy Brown’s memoir, my left foot, Brown is born with Cerebral Palsy, a condition that alters his physical growth, leaving him in a helpless state that requires aid throughout his entire life. In Brown’s life, he will physically make significant improvements and face obstacles that he is forced to coincide with in order to further the success

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    As per your request, following you will find facility recommendations for the La Jolla YMCA. In the interest of effective time management, the focus will be on the future new buildings as opposed to the existing buildings, most of which will be demolished. The data were gathered during a site walk on Friday, July 31, 2015. The recommendations are from a facilities perspective. They are not exhaustive and assume all existing ADA and fire and life safety code requirements will be in compliance as the

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    Did you know that the YMCA engages 9 million youth and 13 million adults each year? The YMCA is a fantastic organization that engages in family, which not many organizations do. This essay will cover the background history, some pros, some cons, and some interesting facts about the ymca. Let me talk about the background of the YMCA. In 1844 a man named George Williams founded the first YMCA in London, England. Their CEO is Kevin Washington and he makes $864,695.00. The YMCA’s mission statement

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    Beowulf Creation Story

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    the stake into the the head of the lion . The beastly lion slumped over and Philip looked on in disbelief . William went over and helped his brother get to his feet . The boys drug the lion out of the jungle and back into the village . Upon arrival the King and Queen were astounded and could not believe their eyes . The King said “ Philip , what happen , Why are you beaten up and William isn't “ ? After a long pause , Philip said “ Father , I betrayed my younger brother , left him for dead & prayed

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