Memorials and their Impact
Memorial Impact
Although people do not like the idea of making mistakes or taking a loss it is also important to never forget those losses in hopes that something similar can be prevented in the future. In order to keep the memory of a not so pleasant event alive, societies make memorials. Memo....
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
"Screen on the Green" is an annual tradition where locals from the area go to the National Mall in between the National Monument and the Capital. The film is played on an enormous screen that faces the capital. I attended this event during the feature fil....
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was a great military leader. He helped shape France into the nation it is today. His Code Law is still the basis of law in Europe today.
Napoleon reformed the education system in France. He wanted the citizens to be good and loyal. The new system included primary schools,....
Sir John Monash- The man behind the creation of the Shrine of Rememberance
MONASH - THE MAN BEHIND THE CREATION OF THE SHRINE
General Sir John Monash is widely regarded as the ³father² of The National War Memorial of Victoria, which is better known as The Shrine of Remembrance. It is recognised that without his unswerving dedication, commitment and energy, we would no....
The Johnstown Flood
Kristen Smith
Advanced Writing
12/12/05
Essay 6
Johnstown Flood
The deadliest flashflood in the history of the United States took place in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889. Although, this took place over a hundred years ago the impact the flood has had on The American Red Cross still stands....