Samantha Howard Corbin

Theodore Roosevelt was a very big part of the Late 19th and Early 20th Century, or the “Progressive Era.” Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858. He was known as the “environmental president”, the “accidental president”, and the “trust buster.” He was the 26th president, and the 25th vice president, becoming president after William McKinley was shot. Theodore Roosevelt made a big impact on how America is today. Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858. He was born in New York, New…

Helen Herron Taft was born seven months before Mrs. Roosevelt on January 2, 1861 to a wealthy family in Cincinnati. She grew up in a family of politicians and lawyers – her father was a state senator and appointed the U.S. Attorney by President Benjamin Harrison. Her father was Judge John Williamson Herron, a college classmate with President Harrison and a law partner of President Rutherford B. Hayes. Her mother, Harriet Collins Herron, was the daughter and the sister of American…

William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States of America. Taft was a kind and humble man from Ohio. He excelled at being a judicial figure which ultimately propelled him to becoming president. Taft managed to accomplish many things while he was president, but had a hard time living up to the presidency of his predecessor. His ability to see virtually every issue from each side made him very unbiased which was a very unique trait rarely seen in any president before him. Taft…

Oracle of Omaha, the nickname for Warren Buffet who is one of the best investment gurus in the world owns Berkshire Hathaway (BH). Recently his firm released its 53rd annual report on February 24, 2018, which also includes, ‘Warren Buffett's Letters to Berkshire Shareholders’. His investment strategies are enshrined in his letters. Whether you are a novice businessman or a veteran investor it doesn’t matter, you will have a clue or cue to kick-start a new investment style which is sustainable.…

1. Carlos Slim Helú was born 28, January 1940 and he is a Mexican business magnate, philanthropist and investor. From 2010 - 2013, Carlos Slim was graded as the richest person in the world. The position was taken back by the Bill Gates in the year 2014 before Carlos Slim reclaimed the position again in 15, July 2014. Recognized as the Warren Buffett of Mexico, Carlos Slim has wide holdings in a significant number of the Mexican companies through his SA de CV, Grupo Carso, conglomerate, have…

should consider that pacifism, which is the belief that violence cannot be justified under any circumstance, is interpretable from Christianity. While this is a strong stance, there are compelling arguments connecting faith and nonresistance. John Howard Yoder lays out the argument that violence is an offense directly against God that cannot be justified. Just War Theory is often raised as a sway for Christians to commit to nonviolence except in certain circumstances. Even if violence could be…

Gifford Pinchot’s Stand for Natural Conservation Natural resources play an integral role in a country’s success. Natural resources are in high demand because everyone needs them. Therefore, it would be beneficial for a country to have natural resources. Sometimes, countries even fight for control of natural resources. By controlling natural resources a country will have an immense amount of power (eSchooltoday). As a result, humans need to conserve the natural resources they have. Humans need…

America swiftly increased its industrial power becoming self- sufficient; thus, the idea of the progressivism movement was formulated by widespread activism, who was concerned and rose the question of political leaders, culture, and economy of the United States. American citizens relied on the “government to perform the securing of external defense, the maintenance of internal order, and the provision of an honest currency but none transpired.” (Johnson, 2007, Pg. 557) Did the progressive…

Born in New York City on October 27, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt was considered as the first modern President in the United States because of his expanded influence and power in the executive office (Miller Center). He had been experiencing his political life since he graduated from Harvard College (Theodore Roosevelt - Biographical). When he was forty-two years old, Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th and youngest man to assume the U.S. presidency from 1901 to 1909 after President William McKinley was…

“A canal, of about 166 km (103 mi) long, from the Isthmus of Suez and linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez with the Mediterranean Sea,was Built under the supervision of Ferdinand de Lesseps, it was opened in 1869 and came under British control after 1875. The modern canal was planned by the French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps, who also supervised construction (1859-69). Great Britain, which had opposed the construction of the canal, became the largest shareholder in 1875 by purchasing the…