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    Proverb: “what you see in yourself is what you see in the world” / Afghan. People have look at themselves to recognize something in the bigger picture. This quotes background is for the most part explaining that the soul is the mirror of the world. This quote fits societies beliefs by telling people to look into themselves and realize who they really are, once they do that they are going to eventually see the reality that they are missing out on. The book Keller: Sketch for a Purpose by Van…

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    Your Heart," Kelley Kalafatich talks about how she relates to Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote, “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” Courage is when you are able to take your fears head on and face them. Being courageous means to not be scared anymore and to have the strength to get through the things that do scare you. This quote about courage by Eleanor Roosevelt can be connected to my life, the arts, and the world…

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    The first women to break the sound barriers, get several medals of honor, and an extraordinary Air Force pilot. When most people talk about World War II they usually do not think of Jacqueline Cochran. If you are familiar with the WASPS, also known as Women Airforce Service Pilots, then you will definitely know about Jacqueline Cochran and what she contributed to the devastating World War II. By reading this paper you will learn a little more about women's involvement with the Air Force during…

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    is not just a man’s world, my hero is Eleanor Roosevelt. In this paper I will give brief accusations to ensure you that she earns the title of being a hero. Eleanor was born in New York, New York on the date of October 11, 1884. She was nurtured by Anna hill and Elliott Bulloch Roosevelt. later in life she will start a family of her own and have 4 sons named Elliot, Franklin Delano, James, and John Roosevelt with the following of a daughter named Anna Roosevelt.…

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    Corresponding to a quote Eleanor Roosevelt spoke, every time you embrace fear, you gain confidence, strength, and courage. Eleanor Roosevelt said, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face...” Eleanor Roosevelt’s inspiring quote means that to become braver, stronger, and bolder, you need to face your fear. The whole purpose to live with courage, is to accept one’s fears and to get over them, to strengthen the mind. This…

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    leadership; however, I decided on a wonderful quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. She stated that “you gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt was the first lady to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, during her husband’s presidency she was in charge of numerous roles. Unlike other first ladies, Eleanor Roosevelt was not content with being in the background.…

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    Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. How are they similar? How are they different? These two famously historic women are very different, and yet very alike, in many areas, such as their accomplishments, their support from others, and their inspiration. Eleanor Roosevelt was, as we all know the wife of President Franklin D Roosevelt on the other hand Amelia Earhart has no known spouse. Eleanor loved to read, spoke french fluently, played field hockey, and had 6 children, one of which died at…

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    others. Eleanor Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are both extraordinary leaders in American history. Both figures served the United States during its worst times but never faltered to persevere and help those in need. However, Eleanor Roosevelt was a compassionate leader who worked to improve human rights while Abraham Lincoln was a strong leader who led the country during the bloody America civil war. From my point of view, Eleanor Roosevelt is the better leader.…

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    “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. When I was in high school in the 1980’s, college was for the very academic students most of my high school classmates went on to a vo-tech school and trained to be mechanics, beauticians, plumbers, carpenters, electricians or joined the military. I was a good student and I was accepted into a college. I began college not having a clue what I wanted to study nor…

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    Rights”, Eleanor Roosevelt uses many rhetorical devices to show how the United Nations is trying to enforce a Declaration to different countries to make sure people’s rights are not affected or lost. As the chair of the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Eleanor was the driving force in creating the 1948 charter of liberties which will always be her legacy: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Running head: Eleanor Roosevelt: The Struggle for Human Rights 3…

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