Omaha Beach

It is where D-Day partially took place. According to worldwar2history.info, “There were six 155mm cannon in heavily reinforced concrete bunkers that were capable of hitting either beach with their big shells.” We explored the ground and heard from Jeff Struecker, who served in the army as a chaplain and a captain for operations like Black Hawk Down. I remember seeing craters the size of a house. These humungous and steep holes in the ground showed the damage that was caused during the war. After visiting Pointe Du Hoc, we went back to Mercure Hotel. We had baked chicken, fresh tilapia, and steamed rice once we got to the hotel. Altogether I enjoyed the food. I sat with my friends, joking and talking like we always do. I remember that night well, being that it was our last night in France. I was wearing an outfit consisting of white Vans, tan shorts, t-shirt and a pair of sunglasses. We ate our food and talked for about an…

death. Countless soldiers faced one of the toughest operations in history of modern warfare. Originally Eisenhower chose June 5, 1944, as the invasion date; however, due to bad weather, it was postponed twenty-four hours. “Later that day, more than 5,000 ships and landing craft carrying troops and supplies left England for the trip across the Channel to France, while more than 11,000 aircraft were mobilized to provide air cover and support for the invasion.” (“History.com Staff” n.p.). Prior to…

Collin Habib Inquiry Three Creative Non-Fiction Narrative June 6, 1944 Dog-Green Sector, Omaha Beach The Atlantic waves rolled into us from all sides and angles, knocking us around in our rectangular, metal boat like…

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the scent of freshly mowed grass was still lingering in the air. The park was packed with fans who had traveled from all over the country to see one of sport’s greatest spectacles. Some weren’t even fans of any teams but just wanted to be in attendance and witness the greatness of the event. The College World Series is one of the purest things in sports you could ever be a part of because everyone on every team is there for one reason and one reason only, to win the National Championship. The…

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The Museum Of Modern Art starts when three prominent women envision a museum devoted to contemporary art: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller(wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.) and two of her friends, Lillie P. Bliss and Quinn Sullivan Lillie P. Bliss is one of the leading collectors of modern art in New York. Mary Quinn Sullivan is a pioneer modern art collector. They all felt a need to challenge the traditional policies of museums and to make a foundation devoted exclusively to modern art. Abigail Greene…

Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Earl Little and Louise Little. Malcolm X had six children. Malcolm X is a hero because he made sacrifices for the people. He helped the african americans in civil rights movement. Malcolm X is a hero because he showed leadership, selflessness, and he was brave. Malcolm X was a hero because he showed great leadership. He led the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King. He led thousands of people in the New York…

“I’m for truth, no matter who tells is. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being first and foremost, and as such, I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” - Malcolm X, a true hero in my eyes. If you’ve never heard of him, you should really get to know him better. He was born on the 19th of May in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Louise Norton and Earl Little, and he shared a house with his eleven siblings. Malcolm Little, later changed…