Mary Lou Retton is an American gymnast who participated in the 1984 Olympics. (Lewis). Since Mary Lou was a young child‚ she displayed her dedication and passion towards gymnastics that proved that she would one day be successful in this great sport. Mary Lou is known to be the first female gymnast outside of Eastern Europe to win the all around gold medal. She has more medals than any athlete during the 1984 Olympics (“Mary Lou Retton Biography.”) She says that her gymnastics role model was
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Have you ever wanted to know about a true American Hero? Lou Gehrig had the most talent of all the baseball players I’ve ever read about. They say he was known for “his kind heart and winning attitude” (Lougehrig.com). He was a Hall of Fame baseball player that had a tragic end to his life and career (Biography.com). Lou Gehrig signed a contract with the New York Yankees in 1923‚ and led them to six World Series titles (Biography.com). He set a record for the most consecutive games in a row (Eig
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was not enforced‚ was an all to common situation for blacks. In horrific situations are when leaders‚ such as Fannie Lou Hamer‚ rise up and speak. Despite the obstacles of physical and emotional attacks‚ Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer was able to make major contribution to American politics‚ society‚ and culture. On October 6‚ 1917‚ the 20th child of Jim and Ella Townsend was born. Fannie Lou would become her name and with her birth the family when through a grim winter that yea in Montgomery county‚ Mississippi
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October 29‚ 2012 S3 Words: 636 Fannie Lou Hamer Fannie Lou Hamer‚ known as Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer was born on the date of October 6‚ 1917 Montgomery County on a plantation‚ Mississippi and during the time she has lived she has accomplished many beneficial things for the black African American ethnic group in America. Due to heart failure Hamer died at Mound Bayou Hospital‚ Mississippi March 14‚ 1997‚ at the age of 59. Fannie Lou Hamer was later buried in her hometown Ruleville‚
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that Lou Gehrig says his farewells to his fans. Even though we say our farewells to our favorite football‚ baseball‚ or basketball it isn’t the end of the road for them. Lou Gehrig was born on June 19th‚ 1903. His parents Heinrich and Christina Gehrig came to America from Germany. Lou Gehrig was the New York Yankees’ first baseman from 1923 to 1939‚ playing in a then record 2‚330 consecutive games. He had a lifetime an average of .340 and won the Triple Crown in 1934. On July 4th 1939 Lou Gehrig
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gherig’s Disease) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a deadly disease of the nervous system. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease‚ ALS at this time affects 25‚000 people in the U.S. today. One in 50‚000 people will be affected in any one year. The average age for diagnosis of ALS is between 30 and 70‚ although there have been cases of teenagers contracting it.The average life span after diagnosis are three to 10 years‚ although 20 percent of those affected will outlive
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any time. So common‚ yet the doctors have no idea why it happens. Even though‚ there might not be a cure for ALS and CTE‚ there should be at least information about how to prevent this from happening. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis‚ also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease‚ attacks the
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SOAPSTone Analysis of Lou Gehrig’s Retirement Speech Lou Gehrig gave this speech as part of his retirement. He did not intend of making a speech at the time and he gave a very good speech. He presented himself as a relaxed‚ grateful‚ and a very humble human being. In this speech he is showing a side of him that is very optimistic. He shared certain details about his life‚ the good parts. He shared his gratitude toward his parents‚ his wife‚ and mother-in-law. He shared his humble background and
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that makes muscles stop working. It is a rare disease found mostly in active people. The most common name for ALS is Lou Gehrig’s disease. Lou Gehrig was a hall of fame baseball player who played with Babe Ruth on the Yankees. He became a victim to ALS in the late 1930’s. ALS was discovered in Paris‚ France in the early 1870’s. Jean-Martin Charcot worked with many patients with similar diseases before discovering the
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of Joseph Campbell’s article‚ Four Functions of Myth‚ which are: mystical myth‚ cosmological myth‚ social myth‚ and psychological myth. In the film‚ Whale Rider‚ Pai discovers her sense of self as she reinvents the Maori tribe’s creation myth to save the dying culture. The mystical myth in Whale Rider would be when she rode the whale. Pai is suppose to be the new chief in town‚ however‚ her grandfather‚ Koro‚ does not think a girl should be chief because he believes it will break tradition. Pai’s
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