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Person of the Year: John Brown, Abolitionist “I have only a short time to live, only one death to die, and I will die fighting for this cause. There will be no peace in this land until slavery is done for.” (1) John Brown, Kansas Territory, 1856. The drive, passion, empathy and controversy regarding abolishing slavery in the South is the reason why John Brown has been chosen as “Person of the Year”. John Brown, an abolitionist, is viewed as a hero by some and as a villain by others depending…

terrifying. As one author wrote, “Bad faith, responsibility, anguish, these and other ethical notions play a central role in Sartre’s philosophy of freedom” (Bailey). When Sartre spoke of monstrous freedom, he was identifying the freedom that allows people to create their own identity. This is not only a wonderful freedom to have, but it is also one that can lead us to despair and anguish. Sartre believed that man is absolutely and totally free, and that with this freedom comes an…

tells the story of John Brown and his journey from birth to his trial. Throughout history, many historians wonder if what Brown did was a correct decision. Is he a murderer? Is he a patriot? Is he a dedicated soldier? Or is he mentally ill? What drove him to made such decision? Almost all individuals want to know the answers, but no one knows for sure. Brown can be a murderer, a terrorist, or a patriot, but what he did has led to a war that free all slaves; therefore, John Brown can be…

Death by Freedom: The Story Of John Brown It was the dreadful time in history in which our country was tearing apart because of slavery. During the 19th century there were numerous individuals that stood up for justice and liberty, but there was one in particular that brought great controversy and skeptical feelings to our nation. This iconic figure in American history faced hardships in his lifetime, was part of “Bloody Kansas,” planned the raid in Harpers Ferry, supported other movements,…

Robert Brown Biology is a very broad topic and many scientists have contributed to the biology world. In this paper I will be talking about one of those people who had a major contribution to the science community. “Robert Brown was born on December 21, 1773 in Montrose Scotland. He died on June 10, 1858 at the age of 84 in London England” (Britannica 1). Robert Brown most recognized by how he described the “cell nuclei and the continuous motion of minute particles in solution, which came to…

Connecticut, John Brown was a radical abolitionist who believed it was his personal mission from God to exterminate the lives of anyone who supported the abhorrent practice of slavery. Through his loyal group of followers and psychotic personality, Brown and his men wreaked havoc in the tumultuous territory of Kansas and struck panic into the hearts of individuals throughout the antebellum South. Driven by the supernatural and emboldened by his burning hatred for slavery, John Brown…

The leader I chose is Harriet Tubman, she led hundreds of people safely away from slavery. Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland.On the month of March, in the year of 1822. She had very little education she wasn’t aloud to have been educated. Her job was to show slaves the underground railroad so they could be free. Somethings to know about Harriet. Harriet earned the nickname "Moses" after the prophet Moses in the Bible who led his people to freedom. In all of her journeys she "never lost a…

Dr. Jeffrey Wigand was born in New York City in 1942 and now resides in Mt. Pleasant Michigan. Currently Dr. Wigand travels the world lecturing and acting as an expert witness and doing consultant work on tobacco issues. However, his heart lies with his non-profit organization Smoke-Free Kids, Inc. He feels it is his obligation to concentrate as much energy as possible helping children of all ages to “make better decisions and healthy choices regarding tobacco use.” (Wigand) Dr. Wigand holds…

He threw it to me of all people. Maybe it was my red cap with the letter “I” on it or my jersey, buttoned tight against my stomach, that boasted a portrait of Chief Wahoo across the chest. Or maybe it was the way my red and blue stood out in the sea of black and white and my gaping, toothy smile was louder than any shout; it was my arm that beckoned forcefully for the ball or my eyes that begged. I was so surprised that I almost dropped it back on the field. I attributed their loss in the next…

Like any art, some people excel and others have no talent whatsoever. I’m not saying I’m the Monet of culinary arts, probably closer to Picasso, but some foods can be fairly easy. Still, some families may not have the time to go shopping and cook a fresh meal. According to the article, “Home Cooked Meals vs. Fast Food Meals,” by Joseph Pritchard, “Despite the health risks that come with fast food consumption, people continue to eat it because many people have no time to select and prepare…