“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die tomorrow.” A quote from the famous actor, James Dean. James Dean lived a short life, but in his time he influenced many people. James Dean has a role in history, in this essay, you will learn about his life, his importance, and his death and speculation surrounding it. James Dean’s whole life was a very wild ride. James Dean was born in Indiana in 1931. After his birth, his family moved to Santa Monica, California. Tragically, when James was nine years old, his mother, Mildred Dean, died of cancer. Knowing that Dean was very close to his mother, his father, Winton Dean, sent him back to Indiana to live with his aunt and uncle. After Dean graduated high school, he went to college back …show more content…
James Dean loved to participate in car races, similar to NASCAR today. Consequently though, cars were the thing to take his life. On September 30th, 1955, James Dean and his mechanic, Rolf Wuetherich, were driving to one of Dean’s races. As James turned a corner they collided head on with another car. Wuetherich, although severly injured, survived the ordeal. Dean, on the other hand, died almost instantly. He was only 24 years old. Dean had been driving his Porsche 550 Spyder, which had pegged the nickname “Little Bastard”. Shortly after Dean’s death, George Barris bought “Little Bastard”, but before he had time to do anything with it, the car slid off his trailer and broke his mechanic’s legs. From here on, “Little Bastard” has been said to be cursed or haunted by James Dean’s ghost. James Dean, although he died at a young age, lived an exciting and inspirational life. James Dean has an important role in our history. Big parts of why we remember James Dean are the events in his life, his meaning to the people of that time, and his death. James Dean had once said you should live as if you'll die tomorrow, and I suppose he really followed that apothegm. James Dean accomplished many things in his life and worked for his dream. That is something everyone should strive to
Jesse James was born on September 5th, 1847 in Kearney, Mo Jesses parents are Robert S. and Zerelda James. His mother Zerelda James was born on January 29, 1825 in Woodford county Kentucky. His father was Robert S. James was born July 17, 1818 in Logan county in Kentucky he married his wife in 1841. He attended Georgetown collage in Kentucky after received his diploma he and his wife moved to Missouri. This is when they decided to have Jesse’s oldest brother frank once born they bought a farm.
Ronald Reagan was born to parents Nelle and John Reagan in February 1911. He went to Eureka College where he studied economics and sociology. Before Reagan began his political career, he was a Hollywood actor. Starring in over 50 movies, his n...
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois to John and Nellie Reagan, who owned a business in Dixon, Illinois. His mother taught him how to pray as they attended a Disciples of Christ church and his family taught him the importance of small-town values, which included a strong work ethic, the importance of education and tolerance, helping your neighbor and being committed to God and family (Ronald Reagan Foundation, n.d.). He attended Eurek...
Dizzy Dean was born Jay Hannah Dean in Lucas, Arkansas. His father was a farmer, and his mother died when he was young. Dean was the middle child. He had an
James Dean was born in a small town in Marion, Indiana and grew up a performer, Jimmy tap danced, acted in plays and used all other artistic outlets he could get a hold on. James went to school in California to study pre med but later dropped out only to later enroll back into college to become an actor. James appeared first on television for a pepsi commercial and later moved into acting on broadway in musicals. Only staring in three movies one of which was released a month after the twenty-four year olds death. East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant James Dean was an influential actor whose untimely death had an enormous impact on American culture. James Dean was influential to the kids in the 1950’s he embodied all that the fed up
James Baldwin was born in New York City on August 2, 1924 (Magilla 101). Baldwin’s dad made his childhood harder than it already was. His father constantly criticized and teased him (Magilla 101). When Baldwin was younger, he rebelled in many ways, first by becoming a Youth Minister at his family’s rival congregation, then by rejecting the church to pursue writing (Magill 101).
The 1980s were a different time period. People start getting better ideas and those ideas were advancing history. A major thing that was part of the 1980s were vehicles. Vehicles were people's transportation. Vehicles were advancing at that time in the 80s some of the first production car were being introduced to fuel injection. Cars were starting to evolve and high horsepower started becoming a factor as well. Movies were another big part of the 80s because graphics and actors were becoming better.
Steve Jobs is trying to say that you should live every day like it is your last. He knew his life had value to him and his family. He felt like life was worth living even though once in a while a hard choice would come along to toughen his life. Making a choice is very hard, but when making a choice it should be one that you will not regret later in life. Making choices is one of the hardest things in life so you must see all the good and all the bad to the outcome of your options. Live everyday like it is your last. Ebert says that life is a very precious thing. Hamlet wants to die, but him not knowing what is on the other side scares so he decides to live. Even though Ebert had to get surgery, he got through it and learned to still live his life with no regrets.
In the early 50s, America was introduced to one of the most influential people of this time. Although he may not have starred in many films, James Dean became very famous in the entertainment field even after his death. A star onscreen, Dean's life outside of film was dreary and lonesome at times. His other hobby, street racing, ultimately led to his death at the young age of 24. Just like The Eagles stated in their hit song, James Dean was a great actor who, "lived fast and died young." Although he died at the age of 24, he still made an impact in Hollywood then
George Washington is one of the most well-known historic figures of the United States. American Patriots, during his presidency, and time as a war general worshipped the hero. When America was separating from Great Britain, General Washington was a major factor in winning the war against Britain. Washington perfected his military tactics prior to the revolutionary war and during the French and Indian war. Washington’s heroic character during these wars kept troops moral at an all-time high. His ability to give confidence to colony soldiers led them to independence. It all started with his political beliefs and Great Britain heavily taxing the thirteen
Langston Hughes was born of February 1, 1902 in Joplin, Missouri. Growing up Hughes didn’t really have a stable and permanent family unit. After he was born his parents separated. His father moved to Mexico, while his mother moved around from place to place, Hughes was predominantly cared for by his grandmot...
Jesse Woodson James was born on September 5, 1847 in Western Missouri. Jesse’s father, a Baptist minister, Robert Salle James and his mother Zerelda Cole. Jesse had one whole brother Frank James and other half and step siblings. Jesse’s father died when he was a young boy and his mother remarried more than once. When Jesse was 17 he married a young girl, who was also his first cousin, named Zerelda Mimms. They had 2 children, Jesse Jr. and Mary. (O’Brien)
Life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. (Jackie Robinson)
Jesse James was born in Clay County, Missouri on the 5th of September 1847. His parents were Zerelda and Robert James. They were hemp farmers that owned six slaves, but most people wouldn’t know that. They only know him as an outlaw. Nevertheless, the name “Jesse James” is one that almost everyone has heard, even though he has been dead for over one hundred years.
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. Jordan's family moved to moved to Wilmington, North Carolina while he was young along with his three siblings. He attended Ogden Elementary School, and later Trask Junior High School. Jordan attended Emsley A. Laney High School, where he anchored his athletic career by playing baseball, football, and basketball ("Michael Jordan" Wikipedia). When jordan was twelve, he played with his local baseball team called the Babe Ruth All-stars. Jordan helped his team win there championship (Mattern 79). As A freshman at Laney, Jordan was cut from the varsity team and was reduced to playin junior varsity. His sophmore year he was cut from the varsity team once again, but this time, his best friend Leroy Smith, made the team. When Michael found out he did not make the team, he said: