People to Know: Term 4
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Chapter 34
Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio, Forli, Italy. Benito Rose to power in the wake of WWI, as a leading proponent of Fascism, in which he created, making himself dictator and holding all the power in Italy. After abandoning the Socialist party. Mussolini allied himself with Hitler, relying on German forces to gain leadership. Mussolini sought military glory and control over his military policies. Mussolini was eventually killed by his own people on April 28, 194, in Mezzegra, Italy.
Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio, Forli, Italy. Benito Rose to power in the wake of WWI, as a leading proponent of Fascism, in which he created, making himself dictator and holding all the power in Italy. After abandoning the Socialist party. Mussolini allied himself with Hitler, relying on German forces to gain leadership. Mussolini sought military glory and control over his military policies. Mussolini was eventually killed by his own people on April 28, 194, in Mezzegra, Italy.
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Chapter 35
Dwight D. Eisenhower, was born October 14, 1890. Ike became the 34th president of the U.S. Ike campaigned against Communism, Korea, and Corruption. Eisenhower was elected President in 1952, as he then promoted Atoms for Peace at the United Nations General Assembly in order to ease Cold War tension. Eisenhower also created the Interstate Highway System , for an easier escape access for civilians living in cities. Eisenhower passed away on March 28, 1969.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, was born October 14, 1890. Ike became the 34th president of the U.S. Ike campaigned against Communism, Korea, and Corruption. Eisenhower was elected President in 1952, as he then promoted Atoms for Peace at the United Nations General Assembly in order to ease Cold War tension. Eisenhower also created the Interstate Highway System , for an easier escape access for civilians living in cities. Eisenhower passed away on March 28, 1969.
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Chapter 36
Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878. Stalin ruled the Soviet Union for almost twenty years, instituting a reign of terror while modernizing Russian and helping to defeat Nazism, by controlling over all of the Russian people. After the Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam Conferences, Stalin proved a worthy negotiator and managed to arrange for the countries of Eastern Europe, thus making the Soviet Union recognized. Stalin passed away on March 5, 1953.
Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878. Stalin ruled the Soviet Union for almost twenty years, instituting a reign of terror while modernizing Russian and helping to defeat Nazism, by controlling over all of the Russian people. After the Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam Conferences, Stalin proved a worthy negotiator and managed to arrange for the countries of Eastern Europe, thus making the Soviet Union recognized. Stalin passed away on March 5, 1953.
Chapter 37
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King Jr. became a Baptist minister and Civil-rights activist ending segregation laws towards African-American citizens in the South and sought to end social and economic differences between blacks and whites. Through his activism it created the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in April 1968, and continues to be remembered as a powerful leader and his speech in 1963, "I Have a Dream."
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King Jr. became a Baptist minister and Civil-rights activist ending segregation laws towards African-American citizens in the South and sought to end social and economic differences between blacks and whites. Through his activism it created the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in April 1968, and continues to be remembered as a powerful leader and his speech in 1963, "I Have a Dream."
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Chapter 38
Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm X was a black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 60s. When returning from prison, Malcolm X moved towards African Americans being discriminated by racism, by rejecting the Civil Right sMoevemnt's stance on nonviolence and preached black pride through his devotion to the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X was assassinated on Feburary 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, NY, before he was preparing to deliver a speech.
Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm X was a black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 60s. When returning from prison, Malcolm X moved towards African Americans being discriminated by racism, by rejecting the Civil Right sMoevemnt's stance on nonviolence and preached black pride through his devotion to the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X was assassinated on Feburary 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, NY, before he was preparing to deliver a speech.
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Chapter 39
Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She first alerted the world about the environmental impact of fertilizers and pesticides as she had lived on a farm. Carson became a marine biologist, environmentalist and journalist. Her best-known book, Silent Spring, led to a presidential commission that largely endorsed her findings and helped to shape a growing environmental consciousness.
Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She first alerted the world about the environmental impact of fertilizers and pesticides as she had lived on a farm. Carson became a marine biologist, environmentalist and journalist. Her best-known book, Silent Spring, led to a presidential commission that largely endorsed her findings and helped to shape a growing environmental consciousness.
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Chapter 40
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan first chose a career in the entertainment industry, appearing in more than 50 films. While in Hollywood, he served as president of the Screen Actor's Guild, later served two terms as governor of California, due to his charisma. Reagan was originally a liberal Democrat, while running for the U.S. presidency as a conservative Republican and won two terms starting in 1980, becoming the oldest U.S. president to ever be elected. Reagan helped refine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War era.
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan first chose a career in the entertainment industry, appearing in more than 50 films. While in Hollywood, he served as president of the Screen Actor's Guild, later served two terms as governor of California, due to his charisma. Reagan was originally a liberal Democrat, while running for the U.S. presidency as a conservative Republican and won two terms starting in 1980, becoming the oldest U.S. president to ever be elected. Reagan helped refine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War era.
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Chapter 41
Bill Clinton was born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. After marrying Hilary Rodham, he was elected attorney general of Arkansas, and in 1978 won the governorship, becoming the youngest governor that the country has seen. Clinton then was elected president in 1992, becoming the 42nd president of the United States. Clinton oversaw the country's longest peacetime economic expansion, however was the second president to become impeached due to the Lewinsky affair scandal thus removed by the Senate in 1999.
Bill Clinton was born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. After marrying Hilary Rodham, he was elected attorney general of Arkansas, and in 1978 won the governorship, becoming the youngest governor that the country has seen. Clinton then was elected president in 1992, becoming the 42nd president of the United States. Clinton oversaw the country's longest peacetime economic expansion, however was the second president to become impeached due to the Lewinsky affair scandal thus removed by the Senate in 1999.