Legacy Essays

On June 14, 1977, Congress authorized an act establishing the official flag of the nation. The flag and anthem were created for all citizens of the United States of America. Not only the flag but also the country was founded off the ideals of “liberty...

Mao, who lived from 1893 to 1976, was influential in the rise of Communist Party to power and the foundation of the People’s Republic of China. As a leader in China, Mao made various economic, social, and political reforms that were motivated by freeing the...

With a lifespan of only 66 years, Marie Curie became a pioneer woman in academia. Her research on radioactivity, that ironically caused her death, led her to become the first and only woman, not just win two Noble Prizes but in different branches of science....

On 27 April 1994, Nelson Mandela won the first democratic elections which was held at the South Africa by obtaining .62.65 % of the vote. At the age of 77 Nelson Mandela elected as the first dark president of the country on 10 May 94....

The industrial era was a period in American history that encountered tremendous technological development. Great economic opportunity accompanied this technological progress, which served to sculpt a more competitive and impersonal American identity. A plethora of important intellectual and cultural changes emerged during this time, many...

Walt Disney Did you ever heard of Disneyland? Disneyland is a place where people grew up dreaming and hoping to be part of. The hype and the beliefs around the place passed on from generations to generations made it impossible to forget it. Walt Disney...

With the current upheaval in the Levant due to the instability of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Iraq, due in equal parts to the current Syrian Civil Warand the prevalence of ISIS in the region, modern events should be put into perspective...

The settlement of Jamestown is very well known. It’s known commonly as the first permanent settlement in America. Jamestown had an interesting upbringing, though. It includes important people in the history of Jamestown, such as the brassy adventurer John Smith. Jamestown represents a nation and...