DeAvion A. Stevenson Mrs. Cox American Studies 16 September 2014 Horatio Gates Horatio Gates served as an American general during the Revolutionary War; he was known to be one of the Revolutions most vexed military figures. Gates encountered many successful battles, he was also known for having very little courage when it came to fighting in the fields. Furthermore, Gates generated a plan to have George Washington removed as commander-in-chief of the Continental army. Lastly, Horatio was prominent for being in constant competition with George Washington, causing friction between the two leaders.
Did you know Bill Russell was known for playing basketball in the NBA? Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. When he was 10, his family moved across the country to Oakland, California and his dad worked in a shipyard. In California Bill 's mother became very sick and died. After Russell 's mom died he began to play basketball for McClymonds High School in Oakland but by his senior year he earned a starting spot.
”(Krakauer, Pg17) Bill Gates and Wayne Westerberg both ran their own business. Wayne Westerberg is the owner of a grain elevator in Carthage, South Dakota. “...Founded and built the world’s largest software business, Microsoft, through technological innovation, keen business strategy and aggressive business tactics. ”(Bill Gates
He could have easily just said I am tired of having to get up at night or I do not feel like working on a program for someone else, but he did not. He keep looking for other computer labs and other things to work on. He had to put in lots of hours, and he did not do it for the money because back then the only payment he would get is some free computer time. His passion is what made him successful. His no quit attitude and dream to make his own computers are why Bill Gates is a
Bernard 'Bernie' Sanders was born on September 8th, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. Bernie is a Jewish man who grew up in Burlington, VT. He attended, Brooklyn College BS, University of Chicago, in 1964. He has a TON of political experience, including his time as Senator in the United States Senate from 2006 to the present time. He wants to improve the United States, and this is how he’s going to do it.
Bill Gates had access to so many different computers in a time when having access to just one was an anomaly, the opportunities he had were extremely rare but occurred because of when and where he was
Bernie Sanders, a United States Senator and former representative from Vermont, he focuses on economic issues such as income and wealth inequality,raising the minimum wage, universal healthcare, reducing the burden of student debt, making public colleges and universities tuition-free, and expanding Social Security. "I am prepared to run for President of the United States." –Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders throughout the course of his life has spoken his mind, stood by what his beliefs and principles regardless of the consequences. For example, while at the University of Chicago he led a rally protesting university president George Wells Beadle's segregated campus housing policy in which he said "We feel it is an intolerable situation
Andrew Carnegie was a self made millionaire who had philanthropist ideals which were visible through the millions of dollars donated to public services such as education and libraries. This would categorize him as a Captain of Industry for his contribution to the people. Bill Gates should also be identified as a member of this classification for his endless charity. Although he is an extremely wealthy man, he has funded many organizations that are of benefit to the general public and those in desperate need. Raised from humble roots, Andrew Carnegie came from a poor home in Dunfermline, Scotland.
In today’s society the term “rags to riches” is heavily overused, someone can strike it rich in the stock market or the lottery and earn the term. However, a few key figures in history have actually lived a “rags to riches” life. Andrew Carnegie is one such man.
One of Bernie Sander’s many plans to institute true equality in the United States is to eliminate institutional discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or race. This includes sexual orientation discrimination in schools, something that has become real issue for some of the United States’ children as even elementary age children can be kicked out of school based on their parent’s sexualities (Prachi.) and many states have no laws against such actions. He believes in the reintroduction of the equal rights amendment and voted against the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, which despite its crusading appearance was actually a bill of discrimination that denied legal rights to same-sex couples that were legally married. He also supports the
Oldest child and rebellious from Cincinnati, Ohio a fellow names Ted Turner. An entrepreneur, business leader, and influential philanthropist in the US. Born November 19, 1988 no with the age of 76 currently. Ted turner attended many military schools and wanted to continue until he’s father insisted Brown University. At Brown University he was expelled for having a female in his dorm room.
Over the past year our President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump has said many mean and crazy things. A large amount of these statements were directed at fellow members of his own Republican party. Most of these political friendly fire statements have caused political disaster within the Republican party. Here are some of the insane quotes Trump has said against members of his own Republican party: “Jeb Bush has to like the Mexican Illegals because of his wife.” His wife is Mexican-American.
He has contributed to Microsoft and made many changes in which he was able to transform the computing industry. Moreover, he has dependably had more technical competence than interpersonal
The success of Bill Gates depends not only on his effort, but also
