Born June 16, 1829 near Gila river in modern day New Mexico, Geronimo was born. His birth name was Goyahkla which means “one who yawns”. He was born to Taklishim whom was the son of chief Mahko of the Be-don-ko-he apache tribe, and his mother was Juana, another full blood Apache. Geronimo never saw his grandfather and was told storys about his impressive peaceful lifestyle and strong physique. He was also told stories of spanish atrocities against natives and how they forced the Apaches to their current location but never experienced them first hand yet.…
Geronimo was born on June 16, 1829. His real name is Goyahkla (the one who yawns). He was born near the city of Clifton, Arizona. When he was only 17 years old he fell in love with a girls named Alope from the Nedni band of Apache. They had three children together.…
One of the most famous leaders from the Apache tribe is Geronimo. After the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Anglo-Americans set limits on where the Apaches could live. Geronimo and the Apache had other ideas. Geronimo was one of the most famous leaders from the one of the many Apache tribes. He was the leader of the Chiricahua Apaches Indians. “He defended his land and people from attacks by settlers and soldiers in Mexico and southwestern United States during the 1870’s and 1880’s.”…
Biography My Grandpa Harmen Vriend was born on June 30th 1941 in Holland. At the age of 5 he was forced to move to Canada with his family because the Germans were looking for his father Peter Vriend. That was a big problem because often when the Germans captured the Dutch they would put them to work and died oe were near death because of i . As a child my Grandpa was told that "Canada was the land of milk and honey ".Which means that there was an abundance of supplies like food, housing and more opportunities in Canada which were lacking in Holland that is why they chose to move.…
My grandfather,Virgil Tieken, is a very remarkable person. He has accomplished many jobs in his life that would bring one to believe that he is very noteworthy. From being in the military, playing AAA baseball, taking care of my grandmother after her two strokes she had, climbing on the roof and fixing it in his age of 80. Whenever he starts a project he always finishes it. Never leaving a project undone, Virgil always has something new to show when you go and visit. .…
“The soldiers never explained to the government when an Indian was wronged, but reported the misdeeds of the Indians”. Geronimo fought for his people. Geronimo was known for fighting for his people’s right and freedom. Geronimo impacted the citizens of the United States because he fought for his people's right, he became famous for a good cause, and got his people free. Geronimo was born in June 1829,in Arizona in the upper part of the Gila River.…
Grandpa Vern was a good man, he always played with my sister and I when we were little kids, and tuck us into bed when it's time for bed. My mother never likes it when my sisters and I spent time with grandpa Vern, because he would always talk about the war and how he almost died in a few battles. I guess that's how it all started. I started to have weird dreams when I was eight years old, the dream was mostly about a little homeless girl living in a big country called Azren. My dreams would always start about that little girl running or waking up from her dream, now I think about it the girl would wake up when I go to sleep.…
The 70’s were known for lots of different things and events. Such as music, fashion, marches, and protest. In the 70’s they had their own fashion style and statements. The 70’s had lots of new famous artist and hit songs that are still known today. Also during this era they had many protest against the Vietnam war and multiple pro equality marches.…
Everyone faces two major types of situations in life: those you prepare for and those that you are thrown into without any forewarning. A major part of my life was centered around a “tough break” to quote the words of Lou Gehrig. My father had been recently diagnosed with the terminal disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a name that was coined by the fans of Lou Gehrig, a New York Yankees baseball player, after his death from the disease.…
Hey ho, Let's go! Have you ever noticed that the 80's were so full of bright, neon colors? Well, just before all the neon went on, the 70's were full of leather jackets and dark, dirty looking clothes. There was a major change in between the two decades. The beginning of the 70's were very dark and angry.…
My favorite relative is my Pap. He weighs a solid 170 pounds and is in very good shape for his age. Even though he's older, you would never guess that he's 60, which he just turned on July 17th. He's always at the gym working out, or with my family and I. It's not just his outgoing personality but the way is fun and how he still is very energetic.…
With spring right around the corner, we all could use a break from the “cabin fever” that tends to happen over the winter months. We need to find a way to break that depressing mood that the cold and snow has pushed us deep into. Just like with New Year Resolutions, we all have a hope for what is instore for us. But how do we actually make sure that we are going to achieve our goals – and be released from the grips of Old Man Winter?…
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Today I will tell you about my Grandpa Joseph Hoffman. First of all he is very wise. He loves basketball matterafact he coached his son’s fifth grade basketball team. He enjoys reading and reading with people. His favorite football team is the Green Bay Packers.…
My mom-mom which is my mom mother was the glue that keep my mom side of the family together. She was the matriarch of the whole family. My mom-mom would have the whole family at her house celebrating the holidays. She loved to by surrounded around her family. She passed away being surrounded around her family members.…