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Comparing The Political Leadership Of Lincoln and Davis It may seem self- evident that Lincoln was the greater political leader; Lincoln led the winning side while Davis was defeated. It has though, been thought that once the Northern advantages and Southern disadvantages have been considered, that it is possible, that almost anyone could have led the North to victory. If this is so, was it Davis's strong leadership, which ensured that the confederacy survived as long

Mamie Phipps Clark was born on April 18, 1917 in Hot Spring, Arkansas. Mrs. Clark was brought up knowing a professional lifestyle. Her father Harold H. Phipps was an African American, who was a physician and was more than able to support his family of four rather easily. Her mother Katy Florence Phipps, was a homemaker who was very involved in her husband's medical practice. Mamie had explained that being an African American in the early 1930’s and living in the South was far from easy, even for

Jazz Giant---John Coltrane John William Coltrane,(1926 – 1967), also known as "Trane" was an African American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is a the saga of jazz legend, or we can say a jazz giant in global music. The thesis contains two parts, the first part will illustrate the whole life of John Coltrane, and the second part will state the influence which he gave on. He has affected the jazz in his short life, and even his influence continues today. John Coltrane is the most influential African

Tony Bennett: Collaborator and Mentor Over the past couple decades Tony Bennett has become a household name for his role in the jazz music world. His tenor voice is timeless and his performances of jazz standards are held to the highest regard. However, in recent years, Bennett’s presence in the world of jazz has expanded into the realm of popular music. Bennett has released individual songs and entire albums with popular music stars that solely consist of traditional jazz standards. Over the past

A contemporary sax-bass-drums trio formation makes of diversity its raison d’être. It’s even more enticing when we realize that American saxophonist Ellery Eskelin is part of it, accompanied by a European rhythm section composed of Swiss bassist Christian Weber and German drummer Michael Griener. I was always a big fan of Eskelin’s music, especially that unforgettable trio with Andrea Parkins and Jim Black that delighted countless avant-jazz fans in the 90’s and 00’s. Recently, I had the pleasure

Director, Davis Guggenheim, in the film Waiting for Superman, tells the untold stories of five children waiting for their opportunity to go to a better school. Guggenheim’s purpose is to convey the idea that some schools are waiting for their superman to come save the day. In Waiting for Superman, Davis Guggenheim uses a variety of rhetorical devices to show how the education system is corrupt and what is being done to fix this system. Guggenheim appeals to the viewer’s emotions by providing many

Clifford Brown was a very influential composer who made the most of the short life he had. He was considered one of the top jazz trumpet players by the age of 25. He left a legacy of amazing jazz pieces that are still used by jazz bands around the world. His music has stood the test of time, and for good reason. He still influences many young jazz performers. Clifford Brown was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 30th, 1930 to the couple Estella Brown and Joe Brown (Leonard). His father

Santana Introduction "My heart is open to complement. Not to compete."-Santana (Cobo, 2004). They were just a group of young man, inspired by B. B. King to play music. With a guitarist that could blow people away with his new kind of rock and roll. Santana helped impact rock and roll with a new kind of rock, also earning nine Grammy awards and other awards, and getting a place in the Rock and Roll hall of fame, making them unique from most bands in the 20th century. Childhood Santana

Waiting for Superman: Who will save education? Writing a letter to a college admissions office can be daunting for any student. This was not the case for Daisy Esparza. At the time Waiting for Superman was filmed, Daisy was in the fifth grade. At this time in Daisy’s life, she already knew she wanted to go to medical school or a veterinarian college so she could study humans or animals and eventually become a surgeon. Neither of Daisy’s parents completed high school, but do whatever they can

Miles Davis is an American trumpeter that had a large influence on jazz music. Jazz is an American style of music starting in New Orleans during the 20th century that is characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm. We asked Davis what it was like growing up in the time where inequality was still effecting society, “It was very hard time to live in. A lot of colored people felt like they didn’t belong anywhere. That is why Jazz music emerged. It was a place