Wounded Knee Massacre

The year of 1862 is upon me and I have just answered to the president's call for 300,000 men to muster in the army. I ought to think that signing up is not about the liberal bounties in the form of greenbacks, but the dignity of true patriotism. Today my focus is to round up all my possessions in order to prepare for my arrival. I arrived to camp a couple weeks ago, and I found it more agreeable than I had anticipated, with new cabins built out of cedar that smelled of woods. The countless…

Justin Dilks Professor Duinink LAS 110 1 October 2014 Wounded Warrior Project 9/11 was one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history. History shows that when somebody threatens the liberty and freedom of the United States, the people come together. Historical events such as the Pearl Harbor and the Boston Massacre are examples of Americans coming together to defend what is rightfully theirs. 9/11 was one of these uniting moments in U.S. history. U.S. military enlistment increased drastically…

program is for deployed soldiers, and in this program the organizations sends care packages and other goods to those who are deployed over seas. The next program is just for those soldiers that are wounded. In this program Soldiers’ Angels volunteers their time and helps out at medical centers that hold the wounded. The last program is for the families, and in this program they provide love and support to the family of soldiers. (Source…

him to place prior ideals of body composition above the reality of his condition. State of mind begins to control the wounded man and drives him to depression as he struggles to adapt to physical deformities, weaknesses, insecurities which cloud his mind and drive him away from his ordinary routine. This scarred man faces…

Destined To Be A Pediatrician In one’s childhood, there is a very frequently asked question amongst oneself. This question, often asked by the elderly, is “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Very rarely does a child name off a career and truly pursue that same career it in the future. Growing up, there are several stages a child’s mind may and will go through. From changing their favorite Television shows as they age throughout the years, to changing their favorite color, song, or even…

There is a controversy over ACL reconstruction techniques. On the one hand, doctors argue that the patellar tendon autograft is the best technique. On the other hand, they argue that the hamstring autograft is the best technique. I believe that the best technique depends on the patient and their activity levels. People who compete in sports at a higher level than high school or college for four years would benefit more from a patellar tendon graft. People who do not participate competitively in…

As a collegiate athlete and growing up in the vast world of sports, I have seen my fair share of ACL tears in athletics. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It is a located in the center of the knee. This injury tends to be common in soccer, football, and basketball. For my research paper I focused on the topic of ACL tears in athletes. My research question was, “What factors put athletes more at risk of tearing their ACL, and if torn, how do athletes bounce back mentally and physically…

Beach, that ties in with the Paralympic Sport Club. Roman inspired others to never let a bad situation bring you down or let it from keeping your head up. Roman;s story hit me hard personally because it relates somewhat to what I had to endure with my knee. After reading this article, Roman serves as someone I could now look up to and admire. He relates to the overall passage story because through any obstacle you face in your life, God is always there for you. Even though Roman wanted to serve…

around, bend, chase kids, and more. This does not leave much time for aches and pains, but they do seem to hit, where it hurts the most, in the knees. Knee pain is a very common problem among many women, of all ages. Luckily, it does not have to be something you continue to deal with. There are options when it comes to knee support for women. Knee support for women is important if you think about all the bending that takes place. Your knees are a delicate joint that takes a beating throughout…

Injuries to the knee Lillie Thompson An estimated 6,664,324 knee injuries were presented to the emergency departments from 1999 through 2008, equaling 2.29 knee injuries per 1,000 individuals. It could be caused by sprains, strains, or other injuries to the ligaments and tendons that connect and support the kneecap. In particular, the most common major injury to the knee is the ACL or the MCL. Also, they are mentioned further in this essay. So in your knee, you have bones, articular…