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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And The Hardships Of The Great Depression
Throughout my entire life, I have been the outcast that loves history. I remember my peers being flourished by science, math, and art; subjects that didn’t interest me. I found a love for history in 3rd grade, when my teacher would speak passionately about the impact of Dr. King Jr. and the hardships of the Great Depression. My fascination towards history ultimately led me to my interest in government. Because history and government highly captivated me, I decided to turn that interest into something that would greatly benefit me. My junior year, I enrolled in AP US History, a class that is notoriously difficult. Although that class pushed me to my limits, my love for history always kept me motivated and eager to learn everyday. My dedication
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