Lieutenant Governor

The book, Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World by Jack Kelly is about the history of gunpowder, how it evolved to become more powerful and explosive, and how it affected the many wars that occurred. Gunpowder was first invented by Chinese alchemists around 1110 A.D. They called the perfect mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur "fire drug," before it was known as gunpowder. The Chinese used the powder primarily for making noise…

With the Presidential Election fast approaching once more, America is again reminded of the importance of the vote in our democratic society. Equal rights allows everyone to cast their vote on who should be moved into power. But it was not always like that. It is common knowledge that due to voting qualifications woman haven 't always enjoyed the luxury of participating in political affairs nor have African-Americans. However it is less known that even some adult white males were excluded from…

Dwight D Eisenhower, was the 34th president of the United States of America. He was also the president of Columbia University. Eisenhower was an avid painter when he was older. Eisenhower was the first president to ride in a helicopter, also while Eisenhower was president, he was in the hospital for two months. Eisenhower never saw active combat, and he spent 35 years in the military and served during both world wars. Dwight D Eisenhower was born on October14, 1890,inDenison, Texas. He was the…

In the aftermath of the First World War, the victors imposed upon defeated Germany all the long-sought dreams of the Western liberal nations. The German Empire’s armaments, armies, planes, and sea-power were unceremoniously thrown on the chopping block. A new democratic constitution was given to them at Weimar and the Emperor was driven out while nonentities were elected in his place. Beneath the fragile veneer of a new democratic order raged the fury of the still mighty yet defeated German…

Nuclear Accident at Three Mile Island I’m going to tell you about the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island. On March 28, 1979, the power plant built near Middletown, PA partially melted down. Still today it is the most serious accident in U.S. nuclear power plant operating history. The accident is said to have been caused by a combination of equipment malfunctions, design problems, as well as worker errors. (www.NRC.gov/threemileisland) The accident started at 4am on wednesday, March 28,…

Right after finishing law school Reid entered public service. Reid served as both Henderson City attorney, and a member of Nevada Assembly before winning the election for a lieutenant governor of Nevada in 1970. Reid’s father committed suicide in 1972. Reid held this post up until 1974 when he ran for a seat in the United States Senate. Reid lost to his republican opponent. One year later Reid also lost the race for the Las Vegas…

In 1670, two hundred colonists founded Charles Town, the city now known as Charleston, on ground they named Carolina, after King Charles II. Enticed by the promise of 150 acres per family member and no taxes until 1689, as well as religious tolerance and political representation, the population of Carolina grew to about 6,600 in 1700, roughly 3,800 whites and 2800 blacks . (Taylor, 224) The Lords Proprietors, the group chartered the lands of Carolina, also promised absolute control over slaves…

CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He was the son of Jack and Nelle Reagan and the younger brother of Neil Reagan. During Ronald’s childhood, his father drank often, and their income soon became unsteady. On the other hand, Jack was adamantly against racism and religious intolerance. He was also a supporter of the Democratic party. Meanwhile, Nelle attempted to involve both of her sons in her church’s activities such as religious…

Napoleon Bonaparte By: Seth D. Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most powerful military leaders of the 18th and 19th centuries, changed Europe and France. His cunning battle tactics and strategies opted him to be emperor of France which he did become. Even though he was a pretty bad person, some may refer him to Hitler of the 18th century. People say he is similar to Adolf Hitler because how he was a ruthless country taker over like him. I've even heard people call Napoleon Bonaparte the…

In Tehran, Iran in July of 1979, revolutionaries who were followers of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini forced the Iranian monarch, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi, commonly referred to as the Shah of Iran to disband his government. The Shah then fled to Egypt. In October of 1979, President Jimmy Carter agreed to allow the Shah to come to the United States for cancer treatment. Because of this and other reasons, on November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian students seized the United States Embassy in Tehran…