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Secretary Of War Confederate Troops
1,133 wordsOn May 8, 1861, William Tecumseh Sherman wrote to the Secretary of War, offering his services not for three months, but for three years. He did not want to become a political general and on June 20, 1861 accepted the grade of Colonel in the Thirteenth Regular Infantry. He assumed command of a brigade in the First Division of McDowell's army under the command of Brigadier-General Daniel Tyler. His brigade, stationed at a stone bridge during the battle of First Manassas (Bull Run), was routed by d...
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One Week Deer Stand
714 wordsThis past fall I was presented with the opportunity to go deer hunting in the Upper Peninsula, something I never done before. Since I was to be living here for the next eight months, I figured that I may as well take advantage of my situation, get out into the wilds and person one of my favorite game animals, the cunning By the middle of September I figured that I had better get busy and find a place to hunt as the season was rapidly approaching. After several failed scouting attempts and uneven...
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Big Deal Pretty Good
1,915 wordsI think part of the problem is that I was perfect once. It only lasted for about five minutes, but I guess I'm supposed to be grateful it ever happened or something. Actually, I think it kind of messed me up. Maybe because I was too young or something. I guess perfect usually happens when you " re young, though. You just don't see old people being perfect much. Or maybe they " re perfect a lot of the Have you ever noticed the most important things happen when we " re too young to understand that...
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Deer Hunting Public Land
1,170 wordsImagine yourself perched twenty feet up in a tree at six oclock in the morning in the middle of December. Completely exhausted from the mile hike to your stand, you start to feel the effects of the freezing weather as your body begins to cool down. Your fingers and toes feel like they are going to break off as you wiggle them, desperately trying to regain feeling. Does this seem like an enjoyable leisure sport? Whitetail deer hunting is a very popular winter sport in the south and in many other ...
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Globe Theater William Shakespeare
1,727 wordsThese days most theater goers would pay one hundred dollars to see an exceptional performance of Romeo and Juliet, but as we go back to the year 1599, people crowded the doors of The Globe to pay a penny or less to see plays done by Shakespeare and many others. The Globe not only played (no pun intended) as a stage for blossoming actors, but also served as the stage for many well known playwrights and gave them the atmosphere and audience they needed to succeed. It also allowed for all types of ...
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Field Archery Association National Archery Association Target
867 wordsThe National Archery Association of the United States had its origin as a result of our own country's history. After the Civil War, Confederate soldiers were not allowed to own firearms. Two brothers, J. Maurice and William H. Thompson, learned to hunt with the bow and arrow and became accomplished archers. They were both founding members of the N. A. A. in 1879 at Crawfordsville, Indiana. Archery tournaments, as we know them today, can also be traced back to England. Competitions were held as p...
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National Football League Super Bowl
1,553 wordsThe sport of football is viewed by many as one of the most exciting and greatest sporting event of all. There are many reasons to believe this. Forms of football have been around for centuries. The history of modern football can be traced to the nineteenth century, where it has been developed from forms of soccer and rugby. (Encarta) Also, Football is one of Americas and the worlds most exciting and most popular sports, attracting millions of spectators every year. Its biggest event, the Super B...
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Makes The Reader Feel Upton Sinclair
1,364 words... yes of a variety of people using a god-like narrator. This mix of views helps to strengthen his socialist beliefs in the novel. The other narrator expounds upon certain events that occur in the novel. This narrator is like an aside in a play; it is just like Sinclair stepped into the story to deliver a message to the reader. This narrator is used when Sinclair feels that a traditional narrator is not enough. The narrator is used in muckraking passages to show things that Jurgis couldnt possi...
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Union Soldiers Army Corps
1,171 words... , which was taking too long, he left with out them. He knew if he would wait for the supplies, Vicksburg would have time to be reinforced. Grant decided not to wait for the supplies any longer and just move to Jackson and attack Vicksburg from the rear. The Union leaders hardly agreed with this carry-what-you-can plan and sent a message to Grant to wait for the supplies in Been Rouge. This message never made it to Grant, it was too late and he was already in the execution phase. Sherman join...
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June 6 1944 Barbed Wire
1,400 words... ea of having to attack Omaha, but he knew it had to be done. Rommel took full advantage of what he learned from defending frontal infantry assaults during the First World War. He heavily mined the coastline, and the shore. He placed extensive amounts of barbed wire leading up to the hills. He placed machine guns at angles to have better shots at all points of the beach. He also added all types of weapons to cover all possible weaknesses in the German posts. He added mortars and artillery pie...
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Civil War Long Range
657 wordsThe artillery crews of both armies of the Civil War worked with the first guns that would eventually come to be the long-range killing machines that are used by the modern armies of today. The Civil War saw the beginnings of rifled barrels and breech loading artillery, with limited service however these new concepts were not fully developed and perfected until the years after the war. On the battlefields of the Civil War the smoothbore guns reigned supreme. There were three types of field ordina...
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Medieval Warfare Heavy Armor
945 wordsThe Crossbow and Longbow: Revolutionary Forms of Medieval Warfare The crossbow, a medieval missile weapon used in combat and recreation, revolutionized warfare in the 11 th Century. The mechanical device was introduced to the English by the Norman Invaders in 1066 and became widely used among the armies of numerous countries. The crossbows were originally constructed of horn and pliable wood but were eventually made of iron which added great power to its firing. The crossbow became a popular wea...
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President John F Kennedy Governor Connally
2,635 wordsMotorcade Witnesses On November 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy, 35 th President of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. President Kennedy rode in the back of an open top limousine through the downtown area of Dallas. Thousands of people lined the designated route of the planned motorcade, hoping to catch a glimpse of their President. As the motorcade slowed to its end, traveling through Deals Plaza, shots resonated through the city, and through the hearts of the American public, ultim...
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Westport Ct Greenwood Francisco Jossey Bass
3,207 wordsRules, History, and Development Football is a very popular sport in the United States. It is played on playgrounds and in schools all around the country. Touch football developed in the late 19 th century, as an alternative to tackle football, which required a lot of equipment. A number of variations of football were developed so that all you needed to play was a ball and a field. These variations include two-hand touch, where you have to touch the ball carrier with two hands; one-hand touch; an...
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Ball Is Kicked Opponent Soccer
741 wordsSoccer is a popular sport played all over the world. Even though it has only been popular in the United States for the past 30 years, soccer has been a long time favorite most everywhere else. The sport dates back to the Egyptians, who played games involving the kicking of a ball. Now, the sport has grown to a global pastime, including men? s and women? s teams, and the World Cup (which is played every four years). Soccer originated with kicking games played by people in ancient civilizations. T...
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Tiger Woods Jack Nicklaus
990 wordsThe third major of the year is upon us this week as the best of the PGA Tour meet the best of the European Tour to determine this years British open champion. This year? s tournament will be played on the medal course at Carnoustie in Scotland. Carnoustie has a long been regarded as one of the hardest courses on the open rotation. The course measures 7, 361 yards from the back tees and if the wind blows some holes may prove to be close to impossible. The back nine is particularly tricky. The 16 ...
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Tree Resin Body Process
448 wordsThe process of mummification, the form of embalming practiced by the ancient Egyptians was a very long process. The level of mummification depended on what one could afford. The most fully developed form involved three basic steps. First all of the organs, except for the heart, were removed. Egyptians believed the heart was the center of intelligence and wisdom, and was left in so the soul would carry on the knowledge of the deceased. The stomach, liver, lungs, and intestines were dried in natro...
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First Time Experiencing Riding Time Experiencing Riding Dad
607 wordsPersonal Writing: My First Time Experiencing Riding Personal Writing: My First Time Experiencing Riding A Bicycle Personal Writing: My First Time Experiencing Riding A Bicycle Sancho Kang After a very meaningful conversation with my dad about the old days, we came up with an object that we both remember cleary. It was my very first bicycle. My mind told me that I got it when I was only eight but my mom insisted that I was seven when I got it. Either of us had a proof, and so we decided that when...
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Fur Lamb Sandi Manetta Puppy Mill Puppy Dogs
1,791 wordsPuppy Mills: What are They The answer depends on who you ask (Woolf) I agree wholeheartedly I had a puppy mill puppy and am and avid animal lover, so my description may vary greatly from someone who has never had a pet. I have done lots of personal research on the issue and will try to keep it brief and to the point. The word puppy mill or farm to many peoples represents an image of sweet little puppies, cared for and raised at the local family farm. (Lamb) This image could not be any farther fr...
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Tilden Won Babe Scored
526 wordsThe Babe Hits 60 and much more Sports in the 1920 s have been Red Grange, the Wheaton Ice very intriguing to watch. Charles Lindbergh, Man, played many great years of in his specially made airplane call the Spirit football. When Red was a little boy of St. Louis, was going to attempt the playing for his high school, he was impossible and fly nonstop from New York a sensation. He scored a record of to Paris. The prize for this feat was $ 25, 000. forty-five points in one game, a Charles flew all ...
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