Americus, Georgia

Shackleton Case Study: Was He a Successful Leader? Summary In late 1914, the ship Endurance, left the port of South Georgia Island for their final stretch to their South Pole destination. Sir Ernest Shackleton, their illustrious leader, had been at sea before and had even attempted this perilous journey prior to this sailing. Shackleton was starting this journey with renewed vigor as he could sense this would be one of his last chances to accomplish his life-long goal of traversing the southern…

For the past one hundred and eighty-five years, the Malvinas Islands have been in the possession of the United Kingdom. This fact has been continuously disputed by the Argentinian government, which believes that the islands have always been considered as a part of their territory. In 1982, the military junta in control of Argentina sought to reclaim the islands from the British through the use of military force. War was declared and Argentinian forces swiftly took control of the island. However,…

surprising that they even kept afloat. But, not only did they keep afloat but despite the long distance they had to travel, and the chances of completely missing the island completely, eventually they even saw the land they were aiming for, South Georgia island. However, landing would not be easy as the coast was filled with rocks that would destroy the boat were they to get to close. So they have to circle around the island for days until they finally find a place that they can land. Their…

That is why I began my battle against it. I simply could not stand to see Americans falling to poverty and having to live in slums. My wife and I took action against this issue when we created the Carter Center and teamed up with Habitat in Americus, Georgia (which helps people struggling in poverty). However, fighting for human rights and becoming your president was not my first option. I received a B.S. degree (which is bachelor of science) from the United States Naval Academy in 1946. When…

Teenage years were the beginning of the downward spiral for Michael. He wasn’t sure how to cope with peer pressure and fell into the bottomless pit of being a drug addict. Finally, his ex-girlfriend, drug partner, was going back home to Americus in North Georgia. A hopeful plan…

Fuller in 1976 with the partnership of a Christian farmer called Clarence Jordan who they had visited in 1965. Clarence farm was called Koinonia farm in a town called Americus, Georgia where the administrative headquarters of the organization is today. The organization’s international operational headquarters is now in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Due to some unresolved differences the Fullers were dismissed and the organization…

The nonprofit organization that I have chosen for my research project is Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). There are many credible nonprofit organizations but Habitat for Humanity is the only one that I have ever worked for and truly enjoyed my time there. It does not hurt that I believe in their mission, vision and principles. HFHI’s mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope” (Habitat for…

Andersonville also was known, as Camp Sumter is one of the national historic sites in Georgia that was constructed to act as a memorial to all the American prisoners captured during the civil war. According to the historical research, the building of the site began some months before the US civil war ended in the year 1864. The purpose of this structure was mainly to hold the prisoners who would be captured by the Confederate soldiers (Cangemi, Joseph, and Cash, 26). As the number of the…

speech to address an energy issue the nation was facing. In his speech he states the issues, gave points, and suggested solutions which he practiced throughout his presidency. Background of Jimmy Carter Carter was born at the Wise Hospital in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924. As a kid Carter went to public school. He also attended church and Sunday school. Ever since Carter was young he knew where he wanted to go after high school, "From the time he was six, his goal had been to attend the…

I grew up in the small town of Americus, Georgia. It was instilled in me early in life that where you are should not determine where you end up. For many youth today, making it to the age of 18 is a major accomplishment. Social complacency and dysfunctional families, in many cases, significantly reduces the chances of our youth escaping their social and economic environments. However, I truly believe that where I am should not define who I am. Over time it becomes very clear why we should be…