W. W. Jacobs

September 11th, 2001, a day forever etched in stone. As smoke rushed through Manhattan with debris raining from the formerly bright and clear sky, America knew that this day would result in drastic changes for the nation. Following the attack on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers by hijackers on United Airlines Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11, people began to pour out of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers as firefighters rushed in - firefighters whose legacy will never crumble.…

Unprecedented the 2000 Presidential Election is the riveting story about the battle for the Presidency in Florida and the undermining of democracy in America. From the moment the polls opened, it was painfully clear that something was wrong. While the media seized on the controversy surrounding the poorly designed Butterfly Ballot, much larger civil rights abuses were overlooked. Focusing on events leading up to Election Day and the attempt to count legally cast votes in the days that followed,…

There are numerous leaders in today’s society from Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffet to Al Sharpton, now in my opinion they are all good in their own way, but the forty fourth president of the Unites States who is Barack Obama is a great leader. President Barack Obama is a different kind of leader, number one he is the first African American president of the United States. The leadership skills that the president displays is charming and when he speaks in public and he seems to allure his audience…

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss About the Book Long before saving the Earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the Earth’s natural beauty. Your Mission Read the book and think about how it relates to us today. Write a letter to Mother Earth stating what you will do to preserve her. Your letter should be submitted electronically and sent as an attachment to Mrs. Jarrett at ajarrett@henry.k12.va.us by…

suicide. The reason Gary Webb’s death should be ruled a suicide because he died from a single shot to the head. The incident took place on December 9, 2004, when the U.S. Press was at the lowest, having recently helped and supported President George W. Bush the country to war in Iraq under false Pretenses (Parry, 2010). In addition, the press corps had performed terribly in president Bush’s two presidential election campaigns in the year 2000 and 2004, cautious to…

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a very emotional speech regarding an event that changed history. He was a remarkable speaker during his 12 years of being a president. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech about Pearl Harbor will go down in history considering it was a time that people will never forget. An incident that killed many and scared the lives of American citizens. To truly understand this speech I researched information about Franklin D. Roosevelt, analyzed the context and state my point of…

significances all over society. One of the prominent example which presents power of first ladies are approval ratings. While Bill Clinton was in the office, Hillary Clinton got 64 % in the approval rate compared to Bill Clinton’s 55%. Moreover, while Geroge W. Bush rated 43%, his wife Larura Bush received 82%,which is almost twice higher.…

How do you remember the date: 9/11/1? Certain dates may stand out to some individuals, but one particular date will persistently stand out to the entire country of the United States of America, and that date is 9/11. Adam Goodheart states “Each a honeycomb that traps us side by side with strangers” (242). Goodheart is saying that each of the items: a skyscraper, and an airplane and how the enclose us with strangers. Goodheart also states “Each a rig that suspends us far above the ground,…

Since September 11th the United States has taken a very different look at security vs privacy. This can be seen through changes not only in surveillance but also in plane security. Making people give up more privacy for increased security. As a society we are still debating on what we value more, security or privacy. Likewise in surveillance, a similar change has happened, more surveillance through all types of mediums are now taking place. This is done to thwart terrorist attacks against…

After watching the debate, I would say that Clinton had the stronger argument. She had supported her arguments concerning gun legislation, abortion, and immigration with statistics as well as personal testimonies, which improved her credibility and allowed her character to be relatable and trustworthy. For example, on the topic of gun legislation, Clinton had related to the masses by conveying her understanding of those who wish to maintain their gun rights. After establishing this trust with…