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Henry Johnson, commonly known as just Henry Johnson, was an American Soldier during World War I. Henry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1892. During his early teens moved to Albany, New York (United States Army, n.d.). Before enlisting in the United States Army, Henry was a redcap porter for the Albany Union Station. When he enlisted on June 5, 1917, he was assigned to an all-black National Guard unit. Henry was a war hero during World War I in which he saved his comrades lives’ and…

Tyler Roberts Mrs. Fisher 4 May 2015 Herman Melville was an American author who was born august 1 1819. He was born in New York City. He was a forgotten author, but when his manuscripts were found then he became one of the most prestigious authors. “He is known as America’s greatest writer”. (bio.com) Herman Melville was born in New York City on August 1, 1819, to Allan and Melville. Herman caught scarlet fever; his vision was left permanently impaired. Melville had enjoyed being rich for a…

Fort Edward is a small village situated along the eastern banks of the Hudson River about fifty miles north of the city of Albany, New York State’s capital. People also sometimes refer to the areas as “The Great Carrying Place.” That name is derived from that fact that it is here, in Fort Edward, where waterfalls and rapids make navigation by water impossible and thus early travelers on the Hudson were compelled to carry their canoes from this region on the river and nearby waterways such as…

Noah Andre Trudeau is an American historian born on February 23, 1949, who has written books and produced programs for National Public Radio. He studied history at the State University of New York at Albany. Trudeau has written many books, one of them is Sherman’s March To The Sea. This book is about Sherman’s epic march to the sea. It talk about what he did and who he worked with. Also about how he led more than 60,000 Union troops to blaze a path from Atlanta to Savannah. This book is based…

Whenever I imagined going to college, I typically envisioned that it would be picture perfect: Joining a sorority, living in a dorm, going to football games, and being part of a college family. However, I soon realized that I was no longer interested in the average college experience. As I grew up, I noticed that I always had the thought of exploring the fashion industry in the back of my mind. I knew that I wanted to continue my education, but I wanted to do it my way and study something that…

Discussion "Civil Disobedience" Step 1. According to King, M. (2009). Dr. King was incarcerated when he employed creative nonviolence and civil disobedience as he and his followers challenged the structures of racial and economic injustice in Albany, Birmingham. SAILS-DUNBAR, T. T. (2017). A Case Study Analysis of the "Letter from Birmingham Jail": Conceptualizing the Conscience of King through the Lens of Paulo Freire. Pursuit: The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of…

Wanderlust is engrained in so many of us. It’s a natural thing to be curious and want to explore. So many of us wouldn’t be here today if our ancestors didn’t explore. Life is constantly happening all around, why not go out and be a part of it? My favorite poet, Walt Whitman, wrote a beautiful poem about how dire travel is for the soul. (http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178711 ) I’m sure you have a bucket list full of places to go and things to see when you do. I know I do. I have a whole…

Augusta Baker is a well-known librarian and widely considered to be “America’s First Lady of traditional storytelling” (Device A., 2012). Augusta was born in 1911 as an only child and received her degree of library science at Albany State Teacher’s College. After college, she worked at the New York Public Library for thirty-seven years. During her time at the New York Public Library, Augusta established her voice as an influential librarian and a gifted storyteller. She helped found the James…

The Battles of Saratoga were a chain of military disputes fought during September and October 1777 between Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America. The battlefield for both the battles is located near Albany in Saratoga County, New York. The names of the disputes in Battles of Saratoga include the Battle of Freeman's Farm, September 19, 1777 and the Battle of Bemis Heights October 7, 1777. General John Burgoyne had started his approach to the south, but 10 miles below Saratoga he was…

The Infatuation with Power and the Destruction of Self in King Lear An ambitious nature is one of which is common within various characters in William Shakespeare’s plays. It describes an individual of whom holds earnest desires, be it for power, fame, wealth or honour. It is often that these characters are linked with destruction and it is particularly evident in William Shakespeare’s King Lear. Within the tragedy, it is the infatuation of power which leads to the destruction of self. This…