Standard of Ur vs. Battle of Issus The Standard of Ur and Battle of Issus are two forms of ancient art that display pictures of war, holding a few similarities and differences. The Standard of Ur is a wooden box decorated with lapis lazuli, shell, and stone. It was found in a tomb at the Royal Cemetery in Ur, Iraq by Leonard Woolley in 2600 BCE.
• Lexington and Concord April 1775- Travelled to Second Continental Congress in Philadelpia in military uniform preparing for war. June 15, John Adams nominated Washington for major general and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army • he had the prestige, military experience and charisma for the job and he had been advising Congress for months, political experience • The Siege of Boston june 1775 to march 1776 was the formative event in Washington 's development as a military and political leader, for it was there that he first responded to the logistical problems inherent to the American cause in the Revolutionary War with his trademark determination, leadership ability, and sound decision making http://www.conservapedia.com/George_Washington#American_Revolution
Symbols can be found everywhere, yet interpretations differ depending on the perspective of the individual. In the twentieth episode of NCIS titled, “Missing,” there are a multitude of symbols used to tell an intriguing story (“Missing”). One involving the role reversal between captor and captee. Several of these symbols are the cross necklace, the marines who were declared deserters, and the pain in Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ chest. The clearest of the three was that of the cross necklace which represented the sins of our victim, Bill Atlas (“Missing”).
Two great men on opposing sides. On one side Joshua Chamberlin, the former university professor turned Union colonel. On the other side Robert E. Lee, The highly respected, stone-faced confederate general. These were two very different men with very different hopes for the outcome of the war. They may have had their differences of opinion but both shared a common tie.
As cannon balls flew threw the sky, I knew I had to save my country. My family heard about our glory, that we won Trenton. I have decided to re-enlist for three reasons which are family, glory and freedom. These three reasons are very important, especially for us soldiers.
My father died when I was only 11 years old, after which I entered West Point Military School. After West Point Military School I graduated second in my class in cavalry, artillery, and infantry. Afterwards I was appointed to Lieutenant Colonel of the second cavalry then suppressed John Brown’s insurrection. Then not long after I was appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the first calvary.
I did family chores, delighted in hunting and fishing and football, and eagerly read military history. In 1911, I won an appointment to West Point, where I played football until I suffered a serious knee injury. My pranks, fondness for cards and smoking, and average grades earned him little respect from his teachers. They thought that I would be a good officer, but not a great one.
After we talked for a couple hours, Dschinghis gave me some knowledge on the French, this edification came to be very useful. I took this information back to Dinwiddie promoted me to Lieutenant Colonel. Then I received my first mission as a Lieutenant Colonel; my mission was to depose the French from Fort Duquesne. However, the restive French army defeated. That moment was the beginning of the French and Indian War, as the war progressed I was later promoted to Colonel.
I pray that this is my calling and my purpose in life, but even if it isn’t, I do feel R. Irizarry Session 1 Journal that my journey to find out has just begun. I want to be a part of the healing process, not only for my veteran brothers and sisters, but for anyone that reaches out for help. With my recent loss of my father, I have found myself questioning so many things. But I do know in my heart that the answers that I need will come on his timing and not mine.
Civil War The first colonies in Virginia and New England were the origin of the different values that caused the civil war to take place. The colonists that resided in Jamestown, Virginia were heavily dependent on foreign aid and the funding provided by investors. On the contrary, the colonists that settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts was almost entirely self sufficient and did not have to rely on the help from foreign nations. While both the colonies originally focused on fishing and farming, the colonists from Jamestown quickly expanded their industries towards lumber, and utilized technologies that were available in their time such as making mills that were water operated.
I felt, I needed to help and inspire my community to stand up against injustice, but I needed to redefined myself through the military and college. The military helped me established a foundation of ownership, which lead me in enrolling in my local community college where I was enlighten about activism and entered numerous organizations to be involved in service.
A coat of arms, or crest, consisted of a shield, a warrior’s helmet, the mantling which protects his neck from the sun, the wreath which secures the mantling and crest to the helmet, and the crest itself (the term for the device above the helmet). In addition, there may also be achievement badges, mottoes, supporters, and a crown or coronet. The colors used for the creation of a crest developed over time. In the 17th and 19th centuries, “arms were embellished to record personal or family history, often in ways that ignored the traditions of heraldry’s origins” (Britannica). Another important aspect of the coat of arms is the motto.
Being selected to be a candidate for membership in the Kenwood chapter of National Honor Society is a great honor for me. It means that I have achieved my goal of demonstrating my determination to be a part of something that appreciates and values students with exceptional qualities. I believe that I am able to become a valuable member of the NHS because I am hard working, reliable and I possess all the qualities required by this prestigious organization, such as scholarship, leadership, character, and service abilities. Over the years I have begun to realize that one of my best qualities is my determination.
The divided army correlates directly to the split between Agamemnon and Achilles earlier in the poem. The shield is a physical manifestation of the life lived by
War between your body and Your Country Walter Reuther is quoted as saying, “There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.” Joining the military is a significant event of my life. The military has an effect on daily lives, from your personal to professional level.
