Jonesboro

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Slavery brought out both the worst and the best in people, and was the cause of many political controversies and debates. One of the most famous debates ever to take place was concerning slavery were the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858. It was not over only slavery but also determined who got a seat in the senate. The outcome ended up having a major impact on both of these historical icons’ political careers which they were unaware of at the time the debates took…

Characterization Vietnam Veteran I interviewed Sargent Jim Dombrowski, a Vietnam Veteran at the VFW in Jonesboro, GA. He is now a 68 years old retired Veteran. His physical appearance was somewhat neglected. He was drinking a cold beer and smoking a cigarette. He served from 1965 to 1967. When I started with the interview Sargent Dombrowski looked a little tense, I could also observe his anger and pain in his eyes, but at the same time he was excited to start with the interview. He has five…

Land, the vast expanse of rocks and dirt that humans have fought and killed over since the first man claimed a cave of his own. Throughout the ages land has held the keys to the survival of the human race within its soil, water, and other essential elements. During the romantic era the American Dream was to own land. This is proved by looking through the historical lens in Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell in which the Civil War has destroyed the southern way of life, forcing the…

replaced with General John B. Hood. Sherman marched to Atlanta and outplayed Hood. Sherman acted like he was retreating so Hood sent his whole right flank and after doing so he realized the danger of him being surrounded. He made his last attack at Jonesboro and failed. After failing Hood’s troops burned everything with military value in the city and then evacuated. Sherman marched into the city and took it. This win greatly encouraged the Union and devastated the Confederates. Sherman than…