Agile Writer -- Biography and History

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AgileWriter is a collection of biography and history articles written by Ken Padgett. History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC) No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men.Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881) Thomas Adams The Man Who Put the Chicle in Chiclets was also the first to introduce vending machines in America. Arabface! - A History ofRacist Arab StereotypesThe creation and propagation of racist Arab stereotypes and caricatures Edwin H ArmstrongEdwin H. Armstrong's story is a cautionary tale about what can happen to an individual when large corporations use their enormous powerto steal ideas from small inventors. The Assassins History's first terrorists were fed a steady diet of hashish and willing maidens till they were called upon to perform a suicide mission. The Rise and Fall of Bank of America Bank of America's satisfaction rating among its customers is now the lowest by far of any major bank. The History of BarbecueEarly humans soon realized that meat tastes a lot better cooked than it does raw, and that slow-cooked meat tastes even better and is a lot easier to chew. P. T.Barnum The art of spectacle reached it's zenith during the Gilded Age in America and PT Barnum was it's greatest protagonist. He was called The Prince of Humbugs. Blackface! - The History of Racist Blackface Stereotypes Blackface is more than just burnt cork applied as makeup. It is a style of entertainment that has its roots in minstrel shows and continues to this day. Brownface! - A History ofRacist Hispanic StereotypesThe creation and propagation of racist Latino/Hispanic stereotypes and caricatures. The Cherry Capital of the WorldMichigan's cherry production represents about 75 percent of the tart cherries and 20 percent of the sweet cherries grown annually in the United States. The National Cherry FestivalThe National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan began in 1925 and is held every year in early July. Clara BartonClara Barton nursed soldiers from both sides during the Civil War. After the war she ran "The Missing Soldier's Office" and founded the Red Cross in 1881, which today supplies nearly 50 percent of the blood and blood products used in the U.S. Nellie Bly Nellie Bly was the pen name of Elizabeth Jane Cochrane, one of America's first woman journalists and a pioneer of investigative reporting. CaligulaThe Emperor of Rome from 37 - 41 AD is remembered as a vicious and cruel despot, a sadist and amegalomaniac. John DillingerHe was a very colorful Public Enemy Number One for a brief period during theearly 1930s. Dillinger once said "Never trust a woman or an automaticweapon and he should have taken his own advice, because it was a woman, the legendary "Woman in Red" who betrayed him. Double-crossed bya Dead ManDuring World War 2, British Intelligence deceived the Germans prior to theinvasion of Sicily by dumping a body off the coast of Spain with fake invasion plans for the Balkans. The History of DogsFrom Wolf to Woof! How dogs become man's best friend. Dr. Charles Richard DrewEvery blood bank in the world is a living memorial to the genius of Doctor Charles RichardDrew, a pioneer in the science of blood preservation. Thomas Edison's Research LaboratoryEdison's greatest invention was his Menlo Parkresearch lab, because it organized and managed the process of inventing new products. John Ford John Ford was one of Hollywood's most demanding and irascible directors, but he also guided the evolution of the Western from a black hats versus white hats stereotype into a quintessential American story. During a career that spanned over 50 years and 200 films, he won seven Oscars. A. P.Giannini The founder of Bank of America was the first to challenge the unwritten rule that banks should only lend money to people who don't need it. A History of Guerrilla Warfare Part 1: The Beginnings of Army Special Operations Part 2: The Civil War Part 3: The U.S. Army Rangers during World War II Part 4: The Green Berets Part 5: Delta Force Part 6: Navy SEALs Jewface! - A History of RacistJewish StereotypesThe creation and propagation of racist Jewish stereotypes and caricatures JimmyHoffa When the former President of the Teamsters became a liability, the Mafia made him disappear. The House ofDavid How a Fortune was Built on Hosannas and Hospitality Walter HuntHunt was a prolific inventor who patented over 100 inventions, including thehumble safety pin. Hunt never cashed in on any of his inventions. He just enjoyed tinkering and inventing, and always sold his patents quickly and for very little money. Michigan's Lumber BoomDuring the 19th century, Michigan's forests yielded more money and created more millionaires than did all the gold mined during California's Gold Rush. MotherJones The Miner's Angel would stand up to anyone; governors, police, corporate executives, strikebreakers and armed thugs. She was denounced in the US Senate as the grandmother of all agitators, but she was a folk hero to many working-class Americans. Master JubaAll tap dancers today acknowledge William Henry Lane as the creator of tap and celebrate his many contributions to modern dance. Drs. John William KelloggOne brother wanted to fill your bowl, the other wanted to empty your bowel. The History of Military Identification TagsDog tags have evolved from crude wooden discs that were used in the Civil War to today's high-tech Personal Information Carrier (PIC) Michael Moore The Oscar-winning filmmaker is an outspoken critic of big corporate greed, America's gun culture, major-party politics as usual and wartime fear-mongering, as well as a passionate advocate for the rights of the common man. AkioMorita The founder of Sony was responsible for the development of the firstpocket radio, the Walkman portable cassette player, and the Betamax videorecorder. Eadweard MuybridgeThough Thomas Edison is usually credited with creating the first movies in 1889, it was the work of Eadweard Muybridge, and a $25,000 bet that provided the cornerstone of Edison's invention and the evolution of motion pictures. New York City History Before the 20th CenturyHow the first capital city of the United States evolved from Man-a-hat-ta to modern New York City. Redface! - A History ofRacist Indian StereotypesThe creation and propagation of racist American Indian stereotypes and caricatures. Satchel PaigeThe most famous Negro League player was as entertaining a personality as hewas skillful as a pitcher. The Phantom Army How US Intelligence fooled Hitler into believing that theD-Day landings were just a feint--until it was too late. Gavrilo PrincipThe spark that ignited World War I was a radical student who thought hecould free Bosnia from the grip of the Austro-Hungarian Empire by assassinatingthe Archduke. Jacob RiisHe was known as the Emancipator of the Slums. Jacob Riis was an investigative reporter and a pioneer in photo journalism at the dawn of the 20th century. He used photography to document the appalling conditions under which the poor were living in New York City. Paul RobesonPaul Robeson was a very intelligent, gifted and multitalented man who was never able to reach his full potential because of racial prejudice and his unpopular political beliefs. Peg Leg SullivanLegend has it that Catharine O'Leary's cow started the Great Chicago Fire, but a colorful character by the name of Daniel "Peg Leg" Sullivan is the most likely suspect. Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe was the greatest athlete of the 20th Century; some say the greatest athlete ever. Boss TweedDuring the latter half of the 19th Century, William Marcy "Boss" Tweed was the poster boy for political corruption, and he is still considered one of the most notorious politicians in US history. The VandalsHow the Roman Empire was Vandalized by a Germanic tribe who traveledthroughout Western Europe and North Africa laying waste to everyone and everythingin their path. Mary Edwards WalkerThe only woman who has ever won theMedal of Honor, Dr. Mary Walker was a humanitarian devoted to the care and treatment of the sick and wounded during the Civil War, often at the risk of her own life. Bill Wilson Bill Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous and developed the 12-step program that has helped millions around the world to overcome their addictions. Yellowface! - A History ofRacist Asian StereotypesThe creation and propagation of racist Asian stereotypes and caricatures. Sergeant Alvin C.YorkThe Reluctant Hero, Alvin York was a very humble man who wore the mantle of "war hero" with a quiet dignity, and who used his fame to help the people of Tennessee. Florenz ZiegfeldZiegfeld's business card read "Impresario Extraordinaire" and that wasn't an exaggeration. Every one of his shows were opulent events, featuring beautiful women, chic costumes and elaborate sets.

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