Aaron Eckhart

Thomas Jefferson who lived from the year 1743 to 1826, was the author of the declaration of independence, the third president of the United States of America and a leading figure in America 's development. He was once the governor of Virginia and later he served as The United States secretary of state, then he became the vice president under John Adams. He moved to become a president for two terms, from 1801 to 1809. During his terms as president, America became a striving nation of small…

“okay” to represent African American people in this way or any other race. This is why many audience members find these racial events humorous since it did not actually happen (Am I missing Something, 2014). However, the creators of The Boondocks, Aaron McGruder, and Black Dynamite, Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, and Scott Sanders, have used events that have happened in reality to point out the terrible acts that take place in the world (Thomas, 2015). This has resulted in audience members…

Aaron Burr is the narrator of the play, singing directly to the audience at times. His character is openly introduced in the first song of the show when he says “And me? I’m the damn fool that shot him” (Miranda, Hamilton: An American Musical). Burr’s character is charged with making the transitions and providing context for the audience. He sets up the scenes and informs the audience where we are in history, which is essential because the play spans a rather long period of time. The production…

Fame should only be home to players that are pure to the game, like Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron. Roberto Clemente was a Hall of Fame player that was pure and respected the game. He was a career .317 hitter, making him among the elite of the century (Gilbert 104). Roberto Clemente’s legacy changed the way Baseball has been played by contributing on the field and in fans’ hearts (Gilbert 100). Hank Aaron was another player that was pure and clean to the game. He hit a career .311 and was…

Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph Ellis Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph Ellis gives us six insightful vignettes of leaders of the early American Republic. The author reminds us that the founders did not know whether their creation would last. They did know that it was historic, that it was fragile and that it was a bold experiment. We have to judge them and their actions in that context, in light of what they knew not what has since come to be…

Legacy: The Seed in a Garden “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” (Hamilton). Known as a bastard orphan, Hamilton was born and raised on an island named Nevis in the British West Indies on January 11, 1757. With a mother who died, father who vanished, and a cousin who had committed suicide, Hamilton was left alone. At the age of 14, he started working for a trading charter which imported and exported goods to…

Founders Day Ceremony The Founders Day Ceremony can be found in the Chapter Ritual Book on page 83 and in the Book of Ritual for Alumnae Associations on page 29. Historical Context: The Founders Day Ceremony dates from 1949 when Elizabeth Reigart Gilchrist, Psi Cornell, prepared it for the Washington, D.C., alumna celebration of Founders Day. It was put into ceremonial form by Helena Flinn Ege, Gamma Epsilon, Pittsburgh, former Fraternity President. In more recent times, it was edited by…

The duel on the morning of July 11, 1804 between Alexander Hamilton, an honorary, willful, and popular individual in the Federalist party, and his polar opposite, Aaron Burr, the natural aristocrat and second in command of the United States, introduces itself as one of the most captivating and mysterious manifestations in American history. Coming from two completely different backgrounds, Burr and Hamilton allegedly 1met at Weehawken, to settle their disputes in an honorable, yet illegal way.…

The Servant of Two Masters was put together by Kent State’s school of theatre and dance. The set design, costumes, lighting, sound, and performers came together to create the brilliant comedy. The Servant of Two Masters was written by Carlo Goldoni and directed by Tracy Young. The production of this play created a performance that was colorful, bright, and hilarious. The elements of this production were intriguing. The lighting, sound, costumes, and set design were all unified and truly…

Preface: The Generation 1. According to Ellis’ preface, what is so phenomenal about the founding of the United States? - The founding of the United States is very phenomenal because it won against the strongest army and navy of Great Britain because Britain didn’t fight to its full potential. If Britain had fought to its full potential then, the history would have taken a very different turn. Founding of United States is also very remarkable because its republic survived even though some of…