Tucker: The Man and His Dream

entrepreneurs Preston Tucker was determined to create the greatest possible product. The movie “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” shows the life of Preston Tucker and the journey of starting his automolie company. He dreamt of creating a vehicle that would become the safest car on the market and he would name it the “Tucker Torpedo”. The Big Three automobile companies in Detroit were the biggest challenge Tucker would have to face. He aslso began facing fraud problems, but no matter the issue Tucker was so determined that he never stopped seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. 1 Samuel 17:58 David states to Saul that he is “the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem”. This relates to Tucker because he wanted to making the safest…

Auto Body Tucker 48 The tucker 48 was designed in 1948 by Preston Tucker owner of Tucker Corp. only 51 cars were made in 1948 and then it was discontinued due to negative publicity,the car had great ideas like adding a 3rd headlight or the safety feature that included popping the windshield out in impact. Although Tucker had great ideas he was just not cut for what will happen to him in the next move which was his bankruptcy,Preston…

In the 1988 movie, Tucker, Preston Tucker had a dream. A dream to create the car of tomorrow in the 1950’s when the movie is set. However, not everything went as planned and he came very close to spending his life in prison. With all that being said, Preston Tucker was incredibly courageous because he never gave up in any circumstance thrown his way, he was willing to risk everything he had in order to accomplish his dream, and he never let the corrupted government take away his spirit. Tucker…

Courage Preston Tucker stated “When I was a boy, I used to, uh... I used to read all about Edison, and the Wright brothers... Mr. Ford, they were, they were my heroes... 'rags to riches' that's not just the name of a book; that's, what this country was all about!” (Coppla). He had a dream to build automobiles to the public for a reasonable price. Preston Tucker was courageous by challenging the major car manufacturers because he stuck to his ideas, and he didn’t give up. Some might argue that…

greatest cars that never was: the Tucker. Designed by a man who had enough energy to build his own car and enough ambition to stand behind it even in the face of court. Preston Tucker used his charismatic leadership characteristics, undying vision, and his ability to effectively empower his followers to make his dream car come to life. Preston Tucker couldn’t fail, or at least thought he couldn’t. This perfectionist attitude helped drive his dreams into reality. Many demands were placed…

“Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered.” These words were written in the autobiography of a man who meant these words when he said them (Bio.com). Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, who is popularly known as Duke Ellington, is the man being talked about here (Encyclopedia). Duke had a warm childhood, a busy adulthood, and a legacy that will never be forgotten which included him composing the song “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” (Bio.com). Duke Ellington…

Relationships require effort and communication. It is hard to find someone on the same "level" as you during this point and time. It might even come down to two people heading in two different places at different times. Relationships can certainly be fun but breakups sure aren't. Here are 7 movies to watch after a breakup. Hopefully these movies can inspire you while you are laying in bed and eating chocolate. Number One: Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This comedy is perfect to watch if you are…

I remember where my biggest dream changed into a reality. I was a member of the Greenville High School Tiger Pride Marching Band. I played the alto saxophone. Unlike my bandmates, I did not know how to read music then. I played by ear, and whatever scale, jazz run, or chromatic I heard, I could play it back just like that. I played at numerous of black history programs and different events at school. My favorite saxophonist was Kenneth Williams, and I told myself that I want to play with him.…

was a little boy named Weston Tucker. Weston was a very shy, curious, considerate, but courteous person. His kinfolk were well-known throughout the state of Texas, but living on the edge with the bills. His mother, Missy, was a tailor, sewing and making clothes for who knows how many people. His father, Warren, was a professional in the rodeo. He would always be traveling to and from rodeos, except for the holiday seasons. His best friend, Beau Montgomery, had just moved far away: about twenty…

the city has nothing supernatural about it, so it is an ordinary place. Gilgamesh’s strength makes him be out of place in his society, which fits the monomyth. The call to adventure is initiated by Gilgamesh himself. He wants a worthy quest for himself and Enkidu, and Enkidu tells him about Humbaba, a powerful monster. Gilgamesh decides this is what he shall do, and begins his quest. Gilgamesh falls into the next part of the hero’s journey when he begins to doubt himself, and starts thinking…