1902

One of my American poets I chose is Langston Hughes. He was born on February 1, 1902 in Joplin, Missouri. Mr. Hughes is a very educated African American man that came from a background of intelligence and educators. In fact, his uncle, John Mercer Langston, was the first African American to be elected to public office. Langston Hughes is a living example of the saying, “You can do what you want”. He moved and was raised by his grandmother after the separation of his parents and she put a since…

bought the Wright brother’s cycle shop, and moved it there too-and, to keep it company, the carpentry Queen Anne house the brothers grew up in.” The second piece of writing was the deal of how Ford Motor Company got started. Snow writes, “On August 20, 1902, the two men went to the office of Malcomson’s lawyer, John W. Anderson and Horace H. Rackham, and signed a partnership agreement. Ford would contribute his tools, plans, and experience, and henceforth concentrate on the building of a…

Battleship Potemkin Battleship Potemkin is a revolutionary film that was shot in 1925 with a political purpose as well as protecting the blacks from the Abortive Revolution. Potemkin film is paramount in watching since it gives an experience that transcends on its landmark and its milestone status. Its dazzling technique makes it unique, and the revolutionary service gives a lot experience to the viewers. In this case, the filmmaker was trying to inform us how the massacre on the Odessa steps…

Woodrow Wilson was known as one of the best presidents that we have had and I would have to agree with that! Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president who served in office from 1913 to 1921. Wilson led America though World War 1 (1914-1918); he was an advocate for democracy and world peace. Wilson was a college professor, university president, and a democratic governor of New Jersey before becoming the president of the United States. He even received the Noble Prize for his peacemaking efforts.…

Writer's Duty Osvaldo Barragan October 12, 2015 On December 10, 1950, William Faulkner delivered his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech. Faulkner delivered the "writer's duty" for all the future writers to write only from the truth of the heart. His concern was for the young writers. He believed that a good writer has to avoid writing nonsense. He felt concerned about the new authors who expressed their writing to the young Americans with stories that talked "not of love but of lust,…

sell chinaware. R.H. Macy passed away in 1877 and Nathan and Isidor had become partners in the company in 1988. They gained the entire ownership of the company in 1896 from the Macy’s family. As Macys continued to grow, they moved their location in 1902 to 34th Street and Broadway to Herald Square that set up a fascination for customers from around the globe. Store sales annually were $36 million in 1918 and in 1922 the company went public as well they began taking over retail competitors and…

organization that dealt with social, economic and political aspects of the movement. The women’s movement gained popular support due to the efforts of women advocates Stanton and Anthony. The international women suffrage association establish between 1899 and 1902 held its first meeting. A series of congresses followed each with the aim of improving women rights and each providing a stimulus for similar transforming movement’s through the world. In 1920 the 19th amendment, gives to the women’s…

In 1875, 11 percent of Africa was controlled by Europeans and in 1902, 90 percent controlled the continent. The increase in European’s on the continent, was a result of a land grab. The new imperialism affected the Europeans because their military strength and industrial technology grew. First to be established on Africa…

May Gibbs was one of Australia’s most treasured illustrator, artist and children’s author of all time. Her most well-known work is “The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.” May Gibbs’ stories of bush fantasy have captured Australia for over a century. Location May Gibbs settled in Neutral Bay, Sydney in 1913. Soon after, she had a studio on Bridge Street where she did most of her work. In 1924, she purchased some land and built a house upon it called Nutcote. May Gibbs and her…

deeper into the work to find that the author’s use of literary devices and writing style reflect Father’s discontent with his own life, and the new America being built around him. During the story, taking place mainly in the New York City area from 1902 until 1912, Father takes his son, referred to by the author as “Little Boy”, to a baseball game, a classic American sport, and the passage can be analyzed to reveal a deeper meaning in the context of the plot, and in the context of the country…