S. N. Goenka

Dwight David Eisenhower was born in Texas, had served in the military, and had became America’s 34th president. Throughout his life, he had accomplished many great things, from signing the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1957, to keeping America at peace with foreign countries. Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was an American politician and general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961. Eisenhower was an amazing person, and helped America become what it is today.…

The Outsiders Analysis The Outsiders book is told by a fourteen-year-old Greaser named Ponyboy. Everything that we learn and discover throughout this book is told from Ponyboys perspective. Ponyboy tells a tragic and emotionally story that deals with needless violence and pain that is caused by gang rivalry. Young men fighting against one another, dying on the streets, running away from home and skipping school regularly. The Outsiders is written by S.E Hinton, the story takes place in 1960 in…

What does it take to be a hero? Firefighters are considered heroes because they save people from fires. Solders are also considered heros. They fight for the country and freedom. Not all heros have to be adults. Johnny cade who is 16 is also a hero. Johnny is a brave kid this is one of his traits that makes him a hero. Johnny did a lot that him a brave person. Johnny saved his best friend ponyboy's life but in the mix he had also killed another teen. The night that he helped ponyboy he was…

-Truman and his band of foreign policy believed that Stalin intended to exploit any Western weakness and to take over any territory he thought to be vulnerable. -In a speech, Truman stated that “I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities and outside pressures.” In this speech, Truman did not state that the armed minorities were the Communists; however, no one at the time or thereafter doubted that…

I, the judge, must come down to the shocking decision that Pony boy, will go on living with his two older brothers. Even though, his brothers may not be the most suitable people to take care of Pony boy, but they have a great home, always have food on their table, and Pony boy always has clothes on his back even though they may not be the best clothes. After the tragic death of the brothers mother and father, Pony boys only known living family left is Pony boys older brothers. Although, his…

Abraham Lincoln I chose to do my report on Abraham Lincoln because I already have some knowledge on him. He was born on January 12, 1809. He grew up in a log cabin in Kentucky. He grew up to be the 16th president and in some peoples opinion the best one yet. One of his famous sayings was “A house divided against itself cannot stand”. In 1816 Lincoln moved to Indiana. Lincoln’s mother died in 1818 and the next year his father married a widow from Kentucky. In 1830 the Lincolns moved from…

Character List • Ponyboy Curtis- The narrator and the main character of the story and is also 14 years old and parents were killed in a car accident. • Sodapop Curtis- Ponyboy’s second oldest brother he is 16 years old works at the gas station and some would consider “movie-star” attractive. • Darrel (Darry) Curtis- Ponyboy’s oldest brother who is 20 years old and Ponyboy and Sodapop’s guardian and would be in college if his life was different. • Dallas (Dally) Winston- A greaser (in…

Abraham Lincoln used to be an American Politician and he also served as the 16th president. President Lincoln served the United States from March 4th, 1861 to April 15th, 1865. President Lincoln was born on February 12th in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Lincoln preserved during the Union during the U.S Civil War and brought the slaves along with him! From Lincoln’s remarkable stories and rising humble beginnings to the highest office in the land. Although, people regard Lincoln as America's greatest…

Hunter Thompson isn’t an ordinary writer but an exceptional author at that, his work is pure, intriguing and wild. Thompson’s life journey reflected on his work as a journalist and author which revolved around alcohol, drugs and firearms. Thompson was born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in a middle class family, Thompson then has a troubled childhood once his father had died and left his family in poverty. He never got to finish high school because he was incarcerated two months for abetting…

What makes a hero? The traits of a hero are brave, smart, caring. In each person there’s something that person can do that someone else can’t do. Check out what johnny has done. He has done all the tasks and he has all the traits to make up of a hero. Johnny is an amazing person. The boy always treated johnny as the gang pet. But in the end johnny is the one. First, What does brave mean? How does a person become called brave?Someone who is brave is a person who will risk their life…