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    Volleyball has been played for over 100 years. The game of volleyball has been changed several times science William G. Morgan invented it back in 1895. He was a graduate from Springfield, Illinois college of the YMCA. The name of the game has been changed three times. Volleyball is now played all around the world. William G. Morgan is the son of George Henry Morgan and Nancy Chatfield. He was born in Lockport, New York, United States on January 23, 1870. He was the oldest and most intelligent…

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    In her essay, “Eleanor Roosevelt, October 11, 1884-November 7, 1962-She Made a Difference”, author Fran Burke attempts to enlighten readers of former First Lady Roosevelt’s legacy both in and out of politics. By mentioning several organizations that Eleanor was actively involved in, Burke develops Eleanor as a caring and dedicated individual. Although primarily focusing on Eleanor’s politicization, “She Made a Difference” effectively illustrates Eleanor’s humanitarian efforts and strives to…

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    Early life for Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was not the easiest for one to bare. A family plagued by alcoholism and abuse shaped the woman that had so much impact on the America we live in today. A distant mother and an outcast, absent father were the makings of her home life. Her mother Anna’s death, after a long period of illness, in 1892 was closely followed by her father Elliott’s just nineteen months later of depression and alcohol. At the age of ten, Eleanor was orphaned and put in the custody…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson Many people have good characteristics and bad characteristics. In the historical article Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson, Eleanor Roosevelt helps Marian Anderson to perform in the Constitution Hall. However instead of performing there Marian Anderson performed at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday 1939. Eleanor Roosevelt showed many characteristics that she had, but the two characteristics that stood out were how helpful and brave she was.…

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    Elle Macpherson Wiki, Daughter, Married, Height, Net Worth and Bio Elle Macpherson bio Australian Supermodel and actress Elle Macpherson A.K.A Eleanor Nancy Gow was born on 29th March 1964 in Killara, New South Wales. She is best known for her records of five cover appearances mostly for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue during the 1980s. Elle Macpherson bio available on different resources has stated that her parents separated when she was still a teen. Her mother remarried multimillionaire…

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    Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most influential women of her time. She was born on October 11, 1884 in New York City. The first child born to Elliot and Anna Livingston Ludlow Hall Roosevelt, Eleanor was born into a wealthy, aristocratic family. However, while the Roosevelt family was a very distinguished family related closely to political figures like Theodore Roosevelt, the family was constantly plagued by troubles. Anna Roosevelt was from an aristocratic background and constantly…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt is best known for her role as First Lady of the United States and wife of former president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered as one of the most active First Ladies in addition to the longest serving one, presiding during the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt was a renowned social and political activist, philanthropist, journalist, educator, and diplomat. Throughout her tenure as First Lady, and in the decades to follow Roosevelt helped found the…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt was a driven woman who started timid and shy but after years with her family and education, she became involved to the point of being an icon. Eleanor was a shy child who loved her family regardless their hard times. Elliott Roosevelt (Parks and Ware 9) and Anna Rebecca Hall (“First Lady Biography”1) gave birth to Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (“Roosevelt, Eleanor” 386) on October 11, 1884 (Parks and Ware 9), making her the oldest sibling of three (“First Lady Biography” 1). Eleanor…

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    heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway” (“Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes”). Eleanor Roosevelt was a strong believer in doing what you want when you want without worry of what others think. Eleanor fought for many meaningful causes that a lot of people wouldn’t even consider because of how discriminative things were. Regardless, Mrs. Roosevelt find something she felt strongly about, and go at it with all her heart, mind, body, and soul. Eleanor Roosevelt set very high standards as first…

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    Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady of the 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt, from the year of 1933 to 1945. Eleanor was born into a wealthy New York family but grew up in India. Indian females had their own female leaders to study and not much of about other female leaders from other countries were taught. Although, Eleanor Roosevelt was Franklin Roosevelt’s wife, she wasn’t known for it. Roosevelt was involved in democratic party politics and social organizations. Eleanor Roosevelt was highly…

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