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Much credit was given to six men, for creating the foundation of America. The first 4 were Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan. Through shipping and trains, oil and its development, steel and construction, and corporate finance, these men constructed the foundation of our country. Through their careers, these men saw much change during prosperous…

Langston Hughes’ poem “Let America be America Again” portrays an idealized version of America as a dream that should become reality. Hughes employs various techniques to express his belief in the patriotic images and aspirations that America should embody and ultimately achieve. He emphasizes the significance of equal treatment for every individual, regardless of their…

Jonas SalkFrom the beginning of mankind, man has looked for cures of illness. JonasSalk found a cure for one of the worst illnesses in the history of man, polio. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was a great discovery of his time, and it is stillbeing used today to eradicate polio worldwide. Dr. Salk is also known…

The arrival of Europeans in America during the 18th century brought about a significant transformation in the country’s identity. The geographical location within America, whether it be in the north or south regions, plays a major role in shaping individual identity. Americans now define themselves not based on race, religion, or ethnicity but rather by…

Patrick Bateman was a immature. white. Hedera helix leagued male who worked on Wall Street in the 1980’s epoch of ego indulgence and philistinism. He was driven to be perfect and to be the best at everything he does no affair what the cost. Material things meant more to Patrick than life itself which was…

The main argument presented in Leonid Fridman’s “America Needs Its Nerds” is that the United States is placing too much importance on social and physical abilities, while neglecting academic achievement. Fridman supports his argument through the use of connotative diction, a disappointed tone, and rhetorical questions. He highlights the negative connotations surrounding the emphasis on…

The issue of gun control in America is a matter of great concern, with divergent views on the subject. The National Rifle Association (NRA) argues that responsible citizens should be able to use guns for protection, while others believe that only the National Guard and law enforcement should have access to firearms due to their…

To persuade my audience to donate their organs and tissues when they die and to act upon their decision to donate. The need is constantly growing for organ donors and it is very simple to be an organ donor when you die. Introduction I. How do you feel when you have to wait for something…

Author Geert Hofstede, in his article “ Motivation , leadership and organization: Do American theories apply abroad ? “ discusses the various tools by which a culture can be defined and discusses whether the management theories related to motivation , leadership and organization are universally true or not ? This essay describes the tools which…

MelvilleMelville, Herman (1819-91), an American Novelist, is widely regarded as one ofAmerica’s greatest and most influential novelists; known primarily as the authorof Moby Dick. He belonged to a group of eminent pre-Civil War writers-AmericanRomantics or members of the American Renaissance-who created a new and vigorousnational literature. He is one of the notable examples of an…