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American baseball icon Hank Aaron, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. He spent 21 years as an outfielder for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and two final years as a DH for the Milwaukee Brewers, setting several records and winning a number of honors along the way. Aron continues to hold many of baseball's most distinguished records today, including runs batted in (2,297), extra-base hits (1,477), total bases (6,856) and…

Sullivan saw Jenney’s work through the eyes of his transcendent nature. He claimed in his essay “The Tall Office Building Artfully Considered,” that the momentous task of designing such building was a practical one, for such proposes, and thus was founded through common reasoning and intuition, not taciturn schooled learning. Louis Sullivan coined the now popular phrase “form follows function “in this essay. He eliminated the notion that arbitrary ornament was necessary to conceal lack of…

There used to be a cross dressing homeless man named Leslie Cochran who lived here that recently passed away. He was so full of life, happy and he always spoke his mind. He became such a local icon that businesses and dishes are now being named after him. He was a vital part of Austin’s Culture and I believe that goes for all homeless people. Austin homeless people are vital to our culture. I don't know how I'd feel if I walked to school and there was no homeless guy sleeping on the bench at my…

imagine the tough work put into this wonderful place. Some of the greatest reformers came from this land of the almost-free. At one point, women were solely property but, most people wanted to change that, such as Susan B. Anthony. She is an American Icon because of her persistence, independence, and full and invested life. Ms. Anthony was steadfast in her efforts, especially within women’s rights. In her years, she got the special opportunity to write and national women's journal, named the…

Just over two millennia ago, one of the most polarizing icons in all of history was conceived. Upon this marvelous arrival, our holiday seasons would ever be changed. I, of course, am referring to the fruitcake. During the early Roman Empire, a baker placed dried fruit and seeds into a humble barley cake and accidentally created the first fruitcake. Some historians even propose that the original fruitcake is still being regifted to this day. Around the globe reincarnations of the early…

Do you remember the in the 1930’s with the Jim Crow Laws or how the Africans got here to the U.S? The world we live in now has people being judged by the color of the skin. Racism has been here starting with slavery, then with segregation, and now just plain old racism. First, the racism in the world started with slavery. The Europeans wanted workers, so they went to Africa to get Africans. They captured them and brought them on their ships to work for them in the U.S. This happened a lot more…

This mindset would prove to be detrimental to the environment. By only focusing on the majestic icons of nature, humans inadvertently were overlooking the elements of natural beauty located within everyday life that prove necessary to their lifestyle. When humans focus only on the elaborate aspects of nature, they contradict their own stance on the…

Colvin's thesis statement states that while some may argue that Lady Gaga is known for her elaborate costumes, some might also argue the costumes may be a little gimmicky. Lady Gaga’s persona has undoubtedly become a pop culture icon many millennials know today. When asked, I believe many millennials can name some of Lady Gaga’s most popular songs and the outfits that coincide with the music video. Colvin considers Gaga wants or needs to remain in the character’s that she creates because in some…

Caesar Flickerman xxxxx Caesar Flickerman, a forty-plus-year-old man who still manages to bounce onto the stage when his name is called. This celebrity icon has been in charge of interviewing more than nine hundred and sixty kids for the annual Hunger Games. Caesar Flickerman, No matter the stance you take, he is a part of the Hunger Games. The only difference is how you view him. Caesar lives in the bright and flashy Capital of Panem. This flashy lifestyle comes at a cost. Clothing,…

Michael Jackson In Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958 Michael Jackson was born. Michael attended a public school but when Jackson 5 was made he was homeschooled. He did graduate from Montclair College Preparatory School. Michael Jackson was an American singer, dancer, and entertainer. He was the eighth kid to be born out of a total of ten. Michael was part of the Jackson Five and even though he was the youngest out of the group he was the lead singer. He became a solo artist at the age of 13.…