Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day after an armistice was signed to temporarily seize fighting during World War I on the eleventh hour‚ of the eleventh day‚ of the eleventh month in 1918. November 11th was officially designated a federal holiday in 1938‚ and in 1954‚ after World War II and the Korean War‚ it was renamed Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all wars. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors those who died while serving‚ whereas
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Dewey is so excited to go to the library to look at all the books‚ until he finds out his class isn’t schedule to go till the end of the day. Dewey is so persistent of going to the book fair early he finds anyway he can to sneak in‚ but his teacher always catches him. When Dewey finally gets to the book fair with his class and is an expert when is comes recommending books to his classmates
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Schools should close school if they need to for a snow day because the safety of everyone is important‚ it really does not do that much of a harm for student achievement‚ and it gives students and teachers a day to do whatever they want. Safety is critical for everyone. When the roads are icy and slick because of the cold winter weather‚ there should not be school. For high schoolers that are just getting their licence and have not been driving for very long‚ it is not good if they drive to school
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It was February 4‚2013 9:00 a.m.‚ a warm sunny day‚ when I decided to go to Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville Arkansas‚ after weeks of running fever non-stop‚ having killing sharp pains in my sides‚ getting sick constantly‚ and not being able to eat or drink anything. I was in so much pain I didn’t even bother changing out of my Elmo pajama pants and grey shirt. My mom and I arrived just a little before 10‚ sitting in the waiting room was extremely painful‚ because I couldn’t lay down
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Describe your perfect day Waking up crack of dawn is the best way to start my day. The shimmering sun rays make their way through slit of my baby pink‚ silk satin curtains. The warm sunbeam acts like an alarm clock‚ striking my face as an untouchable object. I cover my face with my thick‚ yet light hot pink quilt‚ trying to avoid the fact that I have to wake up. I snooze knowing the fact that I don’t have to rush out of my ever welcoming bed. My bed is my best friend. Taking a lazy walk around
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Outline First days frustration I Introduction A. Hook: 80 % of international students feel frustrated in their first days outside of their country. B. Connecting Information: The first day outside your country are hard‚ frustrating and sometimes scary and sad. C. Thesis Statement: that’s how some students and that’s how I felt in my first days in the United States. II Body A. Pa 2 topic sentence: this was the first time for me in a place that I don’t know anyone
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families were affected by the great loss of life during the war effort. In his V-E Day proclamation‚ President Truman called for every American to join together‚ regardless of their personal God‚ in a day of prayer for all those affected. And thanking God for delivering victory over tyranny‚ in Europe‚ to the Allied Forces. He also asked that they pray for safety as the war in the pacific still raged on (Obama; “V-E Day”). After Truman’s call to action‚ we see a resounding answer as Americans rise
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It was raining. I and mother were coming back from our forest campsite as the plan was all washed away in the rain water. It was around 10 at night. We both were all alone. The rain got heavier‚ the wipers of the car faster. The streets were empty. Our car fleeted through the logged water and the wheels splashed the water all around the bushes nearby. Everything was quiet. I tried to turn the radio on but the signal was not caught in the dense forest. Mom checked the mobile. Not only the battery
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On the eleventh day of the eleventh month every year since 1919 we have honored our veterans‚ but have you ever asked why? It’s a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism‚ love of our country‚ and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation. Maybe because some veterans are forced to cope with war injuries‚ amputated limbs‚ disabilities or post-traumatic stress disorder after they return home. Veterans risk their lives for others who never had to witness
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INT. MRI MACHINE - DAY Morris lies on his back on the motorized bed‚ his eyes are closed. He has his head in a MRI phantom cradle. Padding is placed around his neck and body. A strap lies across his body. MRI TECHNICAN‚ presses a button on the MRI machine and Morris enters the machine head first. The sound of a door slams shut. MRI TECHNICAN (O.C.) (talking through an intercom) This scan will take 115 minutes. I’ll come in to give you contrast midway through‚ just don’t move. The MRI machine
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