prejudice. With his experiences and knowledge we also learn the reality of the Alamo. The first myth James E. Crisp covers is Sam Houston’s speech to soldiers in 1836 It is said that the speech was filled with very racist, anti-mexican statements. Sam Houston made Crisp
it? That is what the Texans did to protect Texas. There are lots of interesting things that went down in the Civil War… two interesting facts of the civil war are: John Brown tried to start slaves again by attacking at Harper's Ferry, and Governor Houston refused to take the loyalty oath so then he was forced to resign. So why did Texas fight? Texans fought to protect their country because, they wanted to protect slavery, for their love of Texas, and the states rights. Texas fought to protect slavery
Brief Biography of Whitney Houston Whitney Houston had been an actress and a singer. She had been born August 9th, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. Her family had already had a musical reputation as her mother was Cissy Houston and her cousin was Dionne Warwick. In 1978, she had sung with her mother as a backing vocalist in the song, ‘Every Woman’. From there she had also sung as a backing vocalist with many different artists. In 1985 she released her first album ‘Whitney Houston’ and it had become the biggest
Who is Whitney Houston? Whitney Houston was a top female artist with several number 1 singles. She became a pop sensation after her first album. Whitney was born in Newark, New Jersey. Her mother was a gospel singer in church and many other entertainment centers allowing Whitney to grow up singing with her mom. In 1985 her first album was released with her single “You Give Good Love.” It became the first female album on the charts. A year after her first album was released she won a grammy award
After the United States won its freedom from Britain, there was another revolution occurring in the west, the Texas Revolution. Like the United States, Texas wanted its independence from Mexico, but was not going to transpire without a fight. “Remember the Alamo,” (1836) was a quote used by Texians following the Battle of the Alamo to inspire soldiers as they led their attack on the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto. The Battle of the Alamo was a turning point during the Texas Revolution
settled in Fort Bend County in 1832, Dolph’s Grandfather Andrew Briscoe signed the Texas Declaration of Independence as well as leading a company of soldiers in the Battle of San Jacinto. He then became the first elected judge of Harris County, Sam Houston appointed him this position. Dolph’s father, Dolph Briscoe Sr., was appointed chairman of the Texas Racing commission from 1930 until 1933. Dolph Sr. was also a very close associate of Ross Sterling who was a Texas Governor and Humble Oil Company
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, and when he was still a toddler, his parents moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. Jordan played baseball, basketball, and football as a child. He loved baseball, but his love for basketball started growing when his older brother, Larry, kept beating him in one-on-one pick up games. Because of this, Jordan was determined to become a better basketball player. Jordan played basketball for Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina
birthday cake. I remember inviting all my friends over for my party. I had always been invited to my friends birthday parties but this year I was hosting my own. My mom knew my favorite football team was the Houston Texans and she wanted the theme show. Before my birthday she ordered a huge Houston Texans theme cake, a Texans pinata, and decorations. I knew this day was going to be perfect, and nothing could ruin it. On December 19th, the day before my birthday I woke up with a feeling of enthusiasm
Is kneeling during the National Anthem disrespectful to America. People have been asking this question for a year and a half right now. The National Anthem is a moment of time where we all become one, looking at the possibilities of the future. We honor the many people who served and who are serving in the armed forces and the public forces with great respect. They are the light of which blocks out the darkness, so it won't affect the United States of America. The United States of America is a beautiful
Introduction The song I have chosen is “I Will Always Love You” performed by Whitney Houston, produced by David Foster, and written by Dolly Parton. “I Will Always Love You” was featured in the 1992 movie The Bodyguard and is an iconic soul ballad sung with complex ranges by the late, great Whitney Houston (1963-2012). Whitney Houston was acknowledged for her exceptional voice: “a mezzo-soprano, she had tremendous range and popularized a difficult vocal technique, melisma, where a singer uses a range