Teresa Wright

Richard Wright once said that “all literature is protest.” Believing that books are weapons and through writing anyone can create whatever their desires: people, places, objects, events, or a way to get others to understand a piece of information of his or her choice. Raised in poverty and barely educated in rural Arkansas and Mississippi, Richard Wright grew up in a world of deficiency and hopelessness. Richard Wright’s novel, Native Son is one of the best descriptions of the lives of African…

Introduction On Dec 17, 1903 the Wright Brothers would achieve what others said was impossible. On this day the Wright brothers successfully executed the first human controlled flight reaching a record breaking distance, flying 852 feet for 59 seconds (2015). Wilbur Wright’s visionary leadership was demonstrated, through his inspirational motivation and team dynamics. His pursuit to be the “first in flight” would inspire innovators like him to explore the limits of early day aviation. However,…

Amelia Wang 11/4/16 8-3 English FLE Black Boy by Richard Wright is an autobiography depicting Richard’s childhood through young adulthood. Richard is born on a plantation in Mississippi, where he is brought up until the age of four after an accident in which his curiosity leads him to burn down the house. This is the first display of Richard’s burning curiosity that stays with him, continuing to land him in trouble and sparking his desire for knowledge. Richard eventually…

My favorite trip was when I went to South Carolina to board the USS Yorktown in Charleston.The trip included the exploration of the ship, may different varieties of planes, and a submarine. This trip was a memorable experience that surely I know that not one person could ever forget! In Charleston, South Carolina, which is a four hour and thirty minute drive from Pearson Georgia, I got to board the World War II memorial ship called the USS Yorktown. The USS Yorktown had provided a great deal of…

Eddie Rickenbacker in WWI World War I produced the first generation of the modern fighter pilot. Two of the most well-known of these were Frank Luke Jr and Eddie Rickenbacker. It was a physically and mentally demanding engagement; therefore even those who failed to reach fame during the war should be celebrated. Rickenbacker recognized this, along with a multitude of other discrepancies. This is what set him apart from his reckless counterpart; Frank Luke Jr. Eddie Rickenbacker had a greater…

In, “A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers” the author, Lola Jones, explains how a very intelligent man was able to improve wingsuit flying. The man’s name was Geoffrey Robson. He worked hard his whole life to get where he was. He was a qualified mechanical engineer and mathematician who combined that with wingsuit flying. Robson did end up dying doing what he loved, which was wingsuit flying. “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” I feel this quote goes perfectly…

one day and Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright made that a possibility.They took flight on December,17,1903 where their lives changed. Wilbur was born in Millville,Indiana on April,16,1867 he was the first child in his family.His brother Orville Wright was brother and 2nd child of the Wright family. Where they moved to Dayton,Ohio where they grew up to work in their bicycle shop.Where they worked with their sister and his other brothers worked their to earn money. When the wright brothers were…

The Wright Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, also known as “The Wright Brothers,” are most famous for successfully researching and testing the first engine powered and controlled aircraft. In approximately 1899, The Wright Brothers became interested in aviation after discovering flight theories that had not yet been pursued. They used a system to analyze their results from previous tests and improve their machine, which is still being used today for progress in new technology. The Wright…

Here, maybe thirty meters from where I stand, the Wright Brothers flew for the first time. How could I have been so oblivious of such important men? I ran from the plane, weaving between spectators as I make my way outside. The open rolling hills I had once glanced at indifferently had come to life. I envisioned…

The Chance Vought F4U Corsair The Vought F4U Corsair is arguably the greatest and most effective single-engine fighter plane ever utilized by the United States (U.S.) military. Its service timeframe ranges from mid-WWII through the Korean War and into the fighter jet age. While it did have a shaky and unsure start in life, the Corsair would prove itself repeatedly throughout its time in service. The Corsair came in to being because of a need by the U.S. Navy for a new carrier-based fighter…