I have chosen to write on the life and times of George Armstrong Custer; perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood figures in United States military history. In this paper I will talk about the life of Custer, his background, career, schooling, marriage, military service, and ultimatel...

George Armstrong Custer was born in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, on 5th December, 1839. His father, Emanuel Henry Custer (born December 10, 1806-died November 17,1892), was a blacksmith and George's mother was Maria Ward Kirkpatrick Custer (born May 31, 1807-died January 13, 1882). He spe...

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman is an unknown figure in American history. At first, "she complied with society's standard of job opportunities for women at the turn of the century by working as a domestic and later a manicurist" (Creasman 162-3). After feeling unfulfilled, sh...

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman is an unknown figure in American history. At first, "she complied with society's standard of job opportunities for women at the turn of the century by working as a domestic and later a manicurist" (Creasman 162-3). After feeling unfulfilled, she...

Introduction American History is full of struggles and the fight for equality for all people. The civil rights era was among the most memorable battles in American History. It involved many sacrifices on the part of minorities and those that fought for their civil rights. The civil righ...

THE LIFE OF A BLACK CIVIL WAR HERO: ROBERT SMALLS BY JIMMY K. A. CROSS 1 OCTOBER 1998 The United States of America was founded on the principles of equality and opportunity for all. In the 1800's these principles were not strictly adhered to by all and a ...