George Armstrong Custer

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“There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the 7th Cavalry” -George Armstrong Custer George Armstrong Custer will always be known for his failure at the Battle of Little Big Horn, in 1876, and leading his men along with himself into a massacre. Aside for that fateful day, he was known for his strong leadership and efficiency during the civil war. He may have been courageous, but he lacked humility. Three Key Events June 29, 1863, Custer is commissioned as a Brigadier General, making him the youngest general during the battle of Gettysburg. He got this position due to his bravery at Aldie and Brandy Station, even though he was so young and inexperienced. This battle is was his claim to fame. He was assigned to Kilpatrick’s cavalry division. He named the division the “wolverines.” This point was was the apex of his military career, and it gave him...

Carter G. Woodson

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“The Father of Black History”   By Rashon Pleasants, Wagner College’16”   Quote: “If you can control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.”   Thesis- The pride of Black History, and contributions African-Americans made in America studied and emphasized by Carter G. Woodson.   Accomplishments- • In 1915 Woodson began the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. • In 1926,...

Oprah Winfrey

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Success and Change is Upon Us.  “I am a woman in process. I’m just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull.” Oprah Winfrey was an inspiration to many Americans especially woman. Winfrey who was an American media proprietor, talk-show host, actress, producer and philanthropist is according to some people the most influential woman in the world. She was the first African American to be recognized as number 9 in the magazine, Business Week, as one of the greatest Americans and top 50 of most generous philanthropist. In 2005, Oprah was named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential people of the year. Her accomplishments are innumerable because of her great advocacy towards making a change. Her net worth consists of 2.7 billion dollars. She was the first black woman to become a...

King Mohammed VI

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King Mohammed VI “To ensure the efficiency of the regionalization process, I have decided that it should be part of a comprehensive constitutional reform which is designed to upgrade and revamp state institutions” Speech by King Mohammed VI of Morocco in Rabat, 9 March 2011. King Mohammed VI outlined his pledge to ongoing democratic development through constitutional, judicial and political reforms. This is a moment of profound change in the region and under the leadership of King Mohamed VI Morocco has made significant achievements in the economic, social and political realms. King Hassan II, the previous king, had the throne for almost 40 years. He died at the age of 78 due to natural causes. His leadership style of ruling was his position as an absolute king to unique degree in today’s history Similar to European history, many wanted to throw out King Hassan II because of his...

Harvey Milk

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Harvey Milk: He’s Here To Recruit You By: Anthony Perfidio, Wagner College ’16 “I know that you cannot live on hope alone, but without it, life is not worth living. And you…And you…And you…Gotta give em hope.”  Harvey Milk was a gay rights activist and member of the San Francisco board of supervisors. Born in Long Island, New York on May 22, 1930. Milk knew early in his life that he was gay, but was not public with his homosexuality for most of his life. Milk saw the injustice being perpetrated against homosexuals during his life and strived to change it. Three Key Moments -Castro Cameras 1972: Castro Cameras was a business started by Harvey Milk and his boyfriend Scott Smith. The store was established in the Castro District of San Francisco, one of the gay friendly neighborhoods in that time. It was through this business that Milk became involved in San...