Every day in communities around the world, there are people in need. From those whose houses are destroyed in natural disasters, to those who have lost everything in the economic downturn, wherever you are there is no lack for those in need. Service learning is a form of learning that not only allows you to learn new helpful skills, but it also allows you to give back to your community and reach those that truly need a helping hand. Choosing the right organization to donate your time to can be a
that Farm Bureau just suddenly became a national organization, the Farm Bureau Federation actually started in the state of Missouri. On March 24, 1915, ten county representatives met in Saline County, Missouri, with the goal of protecting the agricultural industry and improving the quality of life for rural Missourians. In 1919, farmers from thirty states, including Missouri, saw a need. They gathered in Chicago and formed the American Farm Bureau Federation. In 1919, they had one goal, they wanted
A Life Lived for a Community In a little tan house with dark shutters on Monroe Street in Troy, Missouri, there lives a woman with an easy smile and twinkling eyes. Located by the park commonly called by the locals the Duck Pond Park, this wonderous woman lives quietly where she has for many years now, and no one who passes by can guess at what lies in that infinitesimal house. This marvelous woman has a drive to make an impact on the community with her all of her time and her energy. This stupendous
their diets. George Washington Carver was born on January 1864 in a farm near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. He was born to Mary, who was owned by Moses and Susan Carver. However, George Washington Carver’s father, Giles, was a slave on a neighboring farm and died before he was even born. When George Washington Carver was just a month old, he and his mother was kidnapped by a band of men who roamed Missouri during the Civil War era. They hoped to sell them somewhere else but George was recovered
Wyatt Earp’s dad was Nicholas Porter Earp and his mom was Virginia Ann Cooksey Earp she died before Wyatt’s dad. Wyatt’s dad was a deputy sheriff of Warren county, Illinois, he was a sergeant in the civil war. Wyatt’s mom just stayed home to do chores around the house and work on the garden. Wyatt’s brothers are Newton Jasper, James Cooksey, Virgil Walter, Warren, and Morgan S Earp. Wyatt’s sister’s are Adelia Douglas, Mariah Ann, Martha Elizabeth Earp. Virgil was the second real brother Virgil
certain his birth date. Carver says his birth was around "near the end of the Civil War" or "just as freedom was declared." He claims his birth year is 1864, but it is likely that he was born in the spring of 1865 in a farm near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. His mother, Mary, was owned by Moses and Susan Carver. His father was a slave on a nearby farm who died before he was born. One night slav...
best for himself; he gave it away freely for the benefit of mankind. Not only did he achieve his goal as the world's greatest agriculturist, but also he achieved the equality and respect of all. George Washington Carver was born near Diamond Grove, Missouri in 1864. He was born on a farm owned by Moses and Susan Carver. He was born a sick, weak baby and was unable to work on the farm. His weak condition started when a raiding party kidnapped him with his mom. He was returned to the Carver's farm with
Platinum Platinum, symbol Pt, is a relatively rare, metallic element that is more expensive than gold. The atomic number of platinum is 78. Platinum is one of the transition elements in group 10 of the periodic table. Platinum is the most important of the group of elements called platinum metals. Also included in this group are the metals ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, and iridium. Platinum metals were probably used in alloyed forms in ancient Greece and Rome and were first mentioned
For decades, African Americans have been on a racial discrimination and extremely deadly roller coaster ride for justice and equality. In this new day and age, racial tendencies and prejudice has improved since the 1700-1800s,however, they are slowly going back to certain old ways with voting laws and restaurants having the option to serve blacks or not. It all began with the start of slavery around 1619. The start of the New World, the settlers needed resources England and other countries had, which
The Bloods and the Crips, the most well-known gangs of Los Angeles, are predominately African American[1] and they have steadily increased in number since their beginnings in 1969. In addition, there are over 600 active Hispanic gangs in Los Angeles County with a growing Asian gang population numbering approximately 20,000 members. Surprisingly, little has been written about the historical significance of black gangs in Los Angeles (LA). Literature and firsthand interviews with Los Angeles residents