To be a hero one must have the courage to defy the uniformity of society, to be a hero one must have the aptness to persevere beyond criticism, to be a hero one must have empathy despite the diversity of their crowd. To be a hero one must have hope that even in the darkest of days there will be better days. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams", quoted by the woman who believed in the beauty of her words, Eleanor Roosevelt the hero, the hero who wanted justice for…
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is a rhetorical question for you, do you think your mom is a hero? Well if yes, then great! However, I’m not talking about superheroes, though. I’m talking about heroes who changed the world forever. Heroes save lives, make a positive impact in the world, etc. For example, donating organs to save someone who needs it, and showing society that as First Lady, being a hostess shouldn’t be the only job for a president’s wife. Eleanor Roosevelt, who showed the world her warmth, vibrancy, and positive energy…
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The First Lady is a Hero Eleanor Roosevelt is an inspiring hero for fighting against evil, tender compassion for the oppressed, and her selfless bravery in public. Eleanor Roosevelt is a hero because she actively fights for women’s rights and for civil rights. During Roosevelt's life, women and African-Americans were treated as less than white male Americans. She views this as unjust. She used her position as the first lady to advantage against those evils. Emilio Lodice, author of the article, “The…
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Fortuna Ye 1 Mr. Chung March 14, 2024. Eleanor Roosevelt: The First Independent Life. Who is a famous person that you see as a hero? Let's take Eleanor Roosevelt as an example. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to have her own independent life. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first person who changed the First Ladies role to something so that future First Lady’s could have their own life. Eleanor Roosevelt stood up for civil rights. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to make a difference…
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Ip 1 Elissa Ip Mr. Chung English 12 March 2024 Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World Who are the heroes in your life? Maybe it is your parents, who are by your side, no matter what. Maybe it is your teacher who is always ready to help with a smile on their face, despite the circumstances. Regardless of who they are, all of your heroes have one thing in common. They all make a positive impact in your life. What makes a hero a hero? Well, heroes are people who have qualities that are honorable…
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hundreds of speeches to college students and distinguished members around the world. Another individual who aspired to be an influential person by urging equal rights for men and women and all races through her position in the White House was Eleanor Roosevelt. A third distinguished person who has done extensive study and work…
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time being, blacks would ultimately gain the respect of whites, who would grant them more rights. This made Washington very popular with whites at that time and he was even invited to dine at the White House with Teddy Roosevelt. In September of 1895 Washington became a national hero. He was invited to speak at the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. Washington publicly accepted disfranchisement and social segregation as long as whites would allow black economic progress, educational…
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Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, wrote “ Despite everything, I think people are really good at heart.” Anne Frank, the person who spoke these words, lived and died during a truly horrific time during the 1940’s. That horrific time is known as the Holocaust. During the Holocaust, thousands of people of the Jewish religion were sent off to concentration camps to be worked to death or killed. Many people would think that after what Adolf Hitler did to those poor innocent Jewish people, he was a man with great…
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American Black History Pros. The violence taking place because of demands by colored people for equal rights changed many whites views on the blacks. These fights for equal rights not only revealed the determination of the African Americans but introduced many important figures to support the cause. Just with all this fighting for equal rights, more African Americans began to migrate, slavery was changed, for no longer were they held against there will. Not only did slavery change though, this…
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Theodore Roosevelt: A Politician and Advocate for Conservation. Many only know Theodore Roosevelt as a former President of the United States (U.S.). However, Roosevelt was much more. He accomplished a wide range of influential tasks, from politics to war tactics, even conservation. He was a largely known political figure even before his presidency. Even with these many accomplishments, he still gave himself time for recreational activities such as swimming and hiking. Theodore Roosevelt was an extraordinary…
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