Joe DiMaggio

History of baseball This popular sport was given the name “America’s past time” through the years even though there has been debate for centuries of which land invented this game. The game of baseball has been seen back through history all the way back to 1600s. Abner Doubleday has been said to be the inventor of America’s pastime, but has never been credited with it. He never knew he created this game either because he was killed in the civil war before recongnition. Back then they called…

when he returns but he knew what he had accomplished and his personal triumph was all that matters. The books starts off with the the old man, Santiago and the young boy, Manolin having a conversation about baseball and a specific player named Joe DiMaggio who is mentioned a lot throughout the book because of his toughness and willing to do whatever it takes to win. The young boy use to work for Santiago but since he hadn't caught a fish in 84 days his parents told him he could no longer help…

smith NFL knocked out his wife and he dragged her down the street. NBA player Lance Stephenson pushed mother of his kid down the stairs. Johnny Depp smashed his wife's phone on her head. Chris Brown, he beat up Rihanna right before the Grammys. Joe Dimaggio would hit and abuse Marilyn Monroe in front of people out in public but since he had a lot of money he would pay…

During my pediatric rotation at Joe DiMaggio hospital on Thursday, February 23rd 2017, I was fortunate to assist to the second dental visit of a 3-year-old boy. The student provider was introduced to the child, who was reticent, a little scared and intimidated by the dentist and the dental setting. The child was accompanied by his mother. The student provider placed the child in a knee-to-knee position. This technique required the oral health professional and the parent to face each other while…

The 1940’s was filled with many different people, places and events. Some famous characters of ‘40’s included Mickey Mouse, Superman, and even The Three Stooges. The famous actor John Wayne is from the ‘40’s. Even the famous baseball players Joe Dimaggio, and Jackie Robinson are both from the ‘40’s. Perhaps one of the most famous people from the ‘40’s was the chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler. Hitler was responsible for the death of approximately 11 million people. He came up with the idea…

Prior to the Civil Rights Movement, starting in 1954, many friendships among the youth of the United States were prohibited by parents. There was such a racial prejudice present towards members of the African American race, that parents of white children would not allow their kids to befriend children of the African American community and vice versa. Although in the present time it is clear to society how terrible this feud was, it was reality in the early to mid 1900s. Some of these children…

Marilyn Monroe, born as Norma Jeane Baker was an american actress and model born on June 1st 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Norma Jeane’s unwed and widowed mother, Gladys Pearl Baker suffered a mental breakdown at the time of her birth. Growing up, Norma Jeane was unaware of who her real father was. Norma Jeane had an harsh childhood transferring from different foster homes while her mother was hospitalized and spent most of her life in institutions. When Norma Jeane turned 16, to avoid being…

America is known for taking normal, everyday people and transforming them into world-known stars. All you need is a pretty face and a story, and you could be the next big celebrity in the tabloids. American Icons can come from any medium from sports legends, outstanding soldiers, intelligent scientists, witty politicians, and many more. Actresses and models are no exception. The first name that comes to mind when thinking of this field is the one and only Marilyn Monroe. Known for risque…

In 1957, Monroe starred in The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier, who also directed and produced the film. She often didn't show up for filming and her unpredictable behavior on set created a tense relationship with her co-stars, the crew and Olivier. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office hit in Britain, but not as popular in the United States. The bad production was the backdrop for the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams as Monroe. In 1959,…

“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world” (Marilyn Monroe Brainy). This quote stated by Marilyn Monroe directly describes her life. Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles, California. Her mother gave birth to her in the charity ward of the hospital and Norma never knew her father (Marilyn Monroe International). Norma had a tough childhood, going from one foster home to another because of her mother’s mental instability. At age 16, she married James…