Duty to retreat

Police brutality, a myth? Or a manner of concern? The police organization is arguably the most evident establishment of governance in America. A public institution delegated with the duty of applying and upholding the law. Within many communities, police officers adopt the role of communal “peacekeepers”, the role of a crime fighter, where accountability is of the essence. Yet, despite their “noble cause”, police officers have to often endure a momentous amount of public accusations and…

It was 5:45 Thanksgiving evening in Raleigh, North Carolina, I had the honor to interview my oldest aunt who is seventy- one years old by the name of Elois Hollingsworth Hayes. After a great family dinner my aunt I had a chance to sit with each other and reminiscence on her life and different aspects that described her life. We began by discussing her occupation where she was Miami-Dade County public school teacher, were she enjoyed most teaching students English and found most satisfying in…

Fifteen days after he was taken hostage, the Powhatan’s released him. Chief Powhatan wanted to make a statement: he could have killed Smith, but refrained because he has the power to do so. Jamestown immediately tried Smith for the death of his fellow colonists. However, he was never sentenced to death and his popularity rate shifted rapidly. By September 10, 1608, Smith assumed position of President in the Local Virginia Council King James I created the Royal Charter. Smith’s leadership…

region. Thus, came Beowulf, a Geatish hero, who offered his assistance to King Hrothgar and his people. Willing to risk his own life, Beowulf comes face to face with Grendel, and with much success pried the demon’s arm from his body. The demon quickly retreats and eventually bleeds to death in the swamps. Beowulf, a well-known warrior of his day, portrays the theme of identity, home, and exile through…

1.1 Managing projects requires a diverse range of skills and abilities, this is because managers are responsible for a wide range of duties during the project life cycle and these include planning, organising and controlling the project in order to achieve the project’s objectives (Clements, Gido, 2012:324). In order for a project to be successful a project manager needs to be competent in but not limited to the following: team building, coaching and mentoring, delegation, motivating,…

In the early fall of 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, a welfare reform law that “reshaped welfare programs, reduced federal spending on welfare, and required many to work in exchange for receiving social benefits.” Because almost all of America’s people were now employed, many people consider this time a period of economic growth and an abundance of wealth. In the investigational manuscript, Nickel and Dimed, author, Barbra…

him. The opening shots of the film reveal Willard in a Saigon hotel; on his nightstand is a gun (he has already considered suicide) and he explains, in a voice-over, that he was unable to adjust to life in the United States after his first tour of duty. Coppola then presents the viewer with a montage of Willard screaming, crying, and smashing a mirror to show how desperately Willard needs a mission to give his life some purpose. Another difference is that Marlow wanted to explore "the blank…

Scene 1 (In the fields of the great war, 4 men lie down, not knowing if this day could be their last. They are fully committed to their duty, not afraid to die. They came from Britain, leaving their lavish life behind and settled for the harsh realities of war. Here we see them defending their trenches from German Stormtroopers during the Kaiserschlacht campaign in Western Europe, specifically in Northern France near Amiens, the target city of the German offensive. The fighting and artillery is…

Gettysburg. Lee had planned an organized attack that depended on cooperation and coordination among his forces, but that didn't happen. His commanders misinterpreted Lee's orders and failed to follow through as quickly as Lee asked. The result: The retreat of the Confederate Army back to the South with no gain in either the war or its efforts to resupply and the loss of more than 1/3 of the Army of Northern Virginia. Lee offered his resignation, but President Jefferson Davis knew Lee was his…

Ulysses S. Grant Research Paper Ulysses S. Grant was a quiet and reserved man however he was able to inspire a sense of bravery among his soldiers who fought on American battlefields (“American President”). He once said “In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins (“Ulysses S. Grant Quotes” brainyquote). The man we know as Grant was an honorable man who entrusted others and did not see dishonor in them. This man lead…