To be remembered as uniquely mediocre, just another number to add to the 43 men sworn to office and 44 presidencies, Martin Van Buren was announced as the United States of America’s eighth president in 1836. Considered as the first professional politician to hold office, the creator of the adjective OK, and the founder of the Democratic Party, Van Buren has contributed more to the America as is known today, over the long run, compared to his own immediate contributions as president. Van Buren was born on December 5,1782 to parents of Dutch descent in Kinderhook, New York which was six years after the colonists in the present day United States declared their independence from Great Britain. His father was a tavern keeper and farmer; thus, he
Slavery: what a disgrace. Although slavery is still practiced in numerous countries, America has successfully abolished slavery. However, it did not happen quickly and in fact took centuries to end. It took the willpower of several individuals to reach this standpoint. One of which is Benjamin Banneker, son of former slaves, who writes an extensive letter to Thomas Jefferson for the purpose of abolishing slavery.
When the letter, “Pax Queritur Bello” was created by Ben Franklin, Britain was in the midst of discussion on enacting the Stamp Act which would places taxes on all papers. It was before this moment that numerous Americans were becoming rebellious to the mother country because of how they were being treated. Multiple taxes, fees, and prejudicial acts were being placed upon the American people causing aggression between the colonies and Great Britain. Furthermore, they had used their own rights as reason to the idea that they are being treated unfairly. As displeasure flourished throughout America, Ben Franklin decided to write a letter claiming that Britain should continue to use their colonies in any matter they please; however, the fate of
He also notes that while the People are a free society, they pay the price for their freedom by giving up their individual
I had seen and heard the protests of my fellow colonists on my way home from gathering the chicken eggs for breakfast. It was 4:30 in the morning, but the streets lacked the familiar silence that I so enjoyed. Instead of the echo of beautiful songs chirped by the early morning birds, the air was filled with the sounds of screaming, shouting, and loud chants of protest. Protesting what, I 'm not sure. I paused to listen in, leaning towards the source of the noise.
“A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.” Benjamin Franklin said this quote. Most people do not know why Benjamin Franklin said this quote or when he said it. Some can interpret this quote in many ways. Today many people do not know how Benjamin Franklin said this quote was it out of spite?
In conclusion, Benjamin Franklin 's life was full of interest, public service, and his legacy made him a good leader and a good citizen. Franklin is one of the most extraordinary human beings the world has ever known. He was an enlightened American and a good citizen. He rose from obscurity to become one of the greatest men of history. Although Benjamin Franklin will be remembered for his contributions to science and the founding of the United States, in the long run it could well be his personal system of ethics that endures the longest.
A philosopher named John Locke believed that people should be free to do what they want, but if their choices are poor, then they should be ready to face the consequences. In his justification, he asserts that “We must consider what state men are naturally in... a state of perfect freedom to order their actions and dispose
For most people, aspirations and dreams are a part of growing up. For a certain boy in the early 1700’s, his dream was to become a sailor. Even though that specific dream never came true, he diligently worked at everything he came in contact with, whether he liked it or not. That diligence eventually paid off, making him successful at everything he did. This boy was Benjamin Franklin, and his perseverance, hard work, and ingenuity made him one of the most famous Founding Fathers of our country.
First Rule: Finish better than your beginnings. Benjamin Franklin is explaining in this first rule to always end better than you started basically. He’s saying to not accept excuses because they will not benefit you throughout life. Some of the circumstances that took place in Franklin’s life was that he was the youngest son, he had no formal education, and he was beaten as an indentured servant. The rule also means to not allow the circumstances that take place in your life to imprison you.
In his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin stated, “So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for everything one has a mind to do.” By this, Franklin meant that reasoning enables people to justify all of their actions. Justification, in this case, is rationalization. In his Autobiography, Franklin writes about his being a vegetarian, due to the reason that killing animals, fish in this instance, was unprovoked murder and therefore he would not eat them. However, when he smelt fish cooking, he remembered how he used to love fish, and he had a desire to eat it after he had smelt it.
Abraham Lincoln’s quote.. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”. I agree with this quote because all mankind go through at least one form of adversity and misfortune. But judging by the attitude, personality, and character of the man after or during his adversity… how would the man change in his behavior if he got hold of power?. That is how you test a man's character. I personally dont recall of having any situation in my life like this
H. L. Mencken wrote “the average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.” I agree with this quote because of the deeper meaning it has behind it. In today’s society, people do not seem to have ambitions or dreams that they want to pursue. A lot of people settle with a job that pays just enough to make a living or they do not go beyond their limits to get a higher education to be able to make more money.
The wealthier one gets, it seems, the more one rationalizes their decisions and actions. The more one stains their morality little by little until they no longer need to choose what’s right and wrong but what benefits them. Whether it’s right or wrong is then irrelevant. From people to companies, wealth is the source of
Benjamin Franklin’s essay, “Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America,” depicts the Native Americans as civilized people, but many dub them as “savages.” Franklin discreetly describes the Indians as civilized, polite, peaceful people; while, the white people are really the uncivilized slavish people. The essay contrasts the way most general white people diminish the lives and nature of the Native Americans. Based on feelings of superiority, the whites believe to be a more “perfection of civility,” believing that they are more civilized then the Indians. Franklin’s essay states, “Savages we call them, because their manners differ from ours, which we think the perfection of civility,” the whites think of themselves in a higher esteem then the Indians.
