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    The 36 Peninsula Regiment

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    The ironic existence of racial segregation and pseudo-democracy in the United States of America had a detracting effect on African Americans’ advancement in society. As a result, African Americans lived under Jim Crow’s subjugation regardless of their jobs, education, and talents. Even though many civil rights activists and organizations played an active role in bringing an end to racial segregation, the 369th regiment could be considered one of the primary proponents of racial equality. Thus,…

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    Three years old. Donovan was three years old when I walked into the Child Development room at Bayard Rustin High School. As my eyes began to scan the room, I saw Donovan sitting on the carpet playing by himself. With his head cocked up at me, my mind confirmed what my eyes saw. The three-year-old boy sitting in front of me was wearing hearing aids. As he made the dinosaur’s mouth open and close, I pretended it was eating my finger. Donovan thought this was hilarious. His contagious laugh caught…

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    Hacksaw Ridge is a real-life inspired movie about the story of America’s first conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor; Desmond T. Dawes. The movie was released in 2016 and was directed by Mel Gibson. It stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Dawes, Luke Bracey as Smitty Ricker, and Vince Vaughn as Sgt. Howell. The movie tells the about Dawes heroic actions during the pacific battle of Hacksaw Ridge on the island of Okinawa, and how Dawes single-handily saved 75 men by himself. It shows…

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    Her long list of triumphs began at age 15 when she graduated from high school with highest honors, plus she was awarded an academic gold medal. Another scholarly success came in Marie’s college years where she graduated in three years with master’s degrees in both physics and math, and was awarded first place in physics. In fact, she would later also be awarded a scholarship for her superior…

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    Clapp Recovery

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    He has since participated in numerous athletic competitions for amputees. He competed in the University of Central Oklahoma's Endeavor Games from 2002 to 2005.[14] Cameron's gold and silver medal accomplishments include running 100 meters in only 18 seconds and swimming 20 laps.[14] He aspires to compete in the Paralympic Games,[5][14] although he jokes that "there aren't enough athletes in my category. I'm the only triple amputee that runs…

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    Israel Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Musée de l’Affiche and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Glaser also taught at the School of Visual Arts at the Cooper Union in New York. In 2004 he won a National Design Award Lifetime Achievement from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and in 2009 he was awarded the National…

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    Logistics Specialist Petty Officer Second Class Carmesha Renee Paris, United States Navy, is recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance of her duties while assigned to logistics and maintenance Department at U.S. Naval Computer Telecommunications Station, Far East from September 2013 to September 2016. During her tenure on board she made valuable and lasting contributions to command operational readiness and effectiveness. - In her assignment as the…

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    Bob Marley Research Paper

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    Bob Marley was one of the most famous reggae musicians ever to live. Known as the “King of Reggae”, he has sold more than twenty million records worldwide. Bob Marley was born February 6, 1945 to Norval Marley and Cedella Booker in Nine Mile, Jamaica. His birth name was actually Nesta Robert Marley, but his parents quickly changed the name because they realized that it was too feminine. Norval Marley left behind his family, and passed away before Bob could ever meet him. His childhood was spent…

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    Janet Jackson History

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    Janet Jackson and Her Winning History janet jackson is an American Singer, song writer, dancer and actress. She is known for her series of creative records. Her focus on social will be proved via her songs. Apart from her role in singing, she also played roles in stage shows, television and also film roles. She has been a suitable figure in popular culture for over 30 years. Jackson appeared on television shows in m1976. Her shows like Good times and fame gave her a chance to stand at top front…

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    Completing four separate tours, surviving six IED attacks, three gunshot wounds, and two helicopter crashes Chris Kyle made 160 confirmed kills and 255 claimed kills. Within this time he earned two silver medals and five bronze just on his tour to Iraq. However, being a sniper isn’t just shooting a large gun while in camouflage, the job also includes solving very difficult mathematical skills. With these skills he helped our country immensely. These extremely…

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