...different reasons that this one battle was so famous. It is because it would be the last great battle that the Native Americans would win and it would be the last great battle that George Armstrong Custer would lose. Why did this battle even have to take place? The area where this battle took place was in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Exactly why were the Black Hills of South Dakota so important to the United States that they would violate the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 and sacrifice so many lives for? The principal antagonists were the Seventh Regiment of Cavalry of the United States Army which was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, and a number of nomadic Indian tribes—Cheyenne, Sans Arcs, Miniconjoux Sioux, Oglala Sioux, Blackfeet, and Hunkpapa Sioux—under the general direction of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, at least for the duration of the battle[i]. The United States Seventh Cavalry battle casualties amounted to 12 officers and 247 enlisted men. Sioux and allied tribe losses have never been accurately tabulated, but the estimates range from as little as 50 warriors up to 200 warriors. In many respects, the Battle of the Little Bighorn was a ‘last gasp’ of the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians, a final effort to prevent the large-scale white settlement of...
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...A Warrior in Politics Bringing In the BIG Guns A new version of old ideologies has been created for the Warrior party this year. Bringing past focuses and new views to this renewed set of political issues that should be fought for. Many things have already happened and millions of people have been affected by these things such as the Marriage Equality right and the Affordable Care act. These issues, however, need to be solved before our country takes a turn for the worst. After years and years of presidents getting up and stating that they were going to make this a better country all we have seen as a nation is our debt get higher as well as our kids. We have allowed states to legalize marijuana which has seemed to increase the amount of users outside of those states. Now that those states have legalized marijuana, users outside of those states want their states to legalize it but non users are not being thought of when it comes to this decision. People are forgetting about the underdogs, those who do not use marijuana nor do they want their families around it. If all of the states were to legalize it then where are those who want to avoid it going to go? Will it affect or pollute the fresh air? Will the phrase “fresh air” even be realistic? Should states even have the right to legalize marijuana? These are some things that will be considered when it comes to legalizing marijuana. Another issue that needs to be focused on is No Child Left Behind act in our schools. We need...
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...Helen Keller once said, “All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” This quote shows that people everyday have their own adversiteries that they are required to overcome or they will be stationary in life. Melba Pattillo Beals was presented her task at a young age. She was on of the Little Rock nine, who integrated an all white school. She had to grow as individual, but more so as a black individual. Melba wanted equality and that is what she achieved. It was not easy but throughout her life her she develops characteristics that aimed for freedom and equality. In particular, Melba Pattillo Beals displays the concept that with strength and courage, anything can be accomplished. In Warriors Don’t Cry, Melba possess...
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... The United States military have been fighting two wars for the last decade: Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. On September 11, 2001 around 8:45 Tower 1 was hit by American Airlines, Flight 11 out of Boston, Massachusetts and United Airlines, Flight 175 hit Tower 2 at exactly 9:03 which both buildings collapsed. (Giuliani 2002) The location of where the Towers collapse became to be known as Ground Zero. Over thousands of police officers, fire men, volunteers, and the National Guard patrol the streets of New York helping with the recovery. That day as a result of this evil attack on the United States about 3,500 people were killed and the lives of thousands were greatly affected. Families all over the United States changed that day. The United States were at War with Terrorism. On October 7, 2001 the United State military and other NATO Forces launched an air strike and Special Forces with ground troops attacked Afghanistan to find Bin Laden, al-Qaeda and other militant...
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...valley of the Little Bighorn. Unknowingly they were walking into the largest number of Indian warriors the world has ever seen. By the end of the day 210 soldiers would lay dead including Custer himself. The Battle of the Little Bighorn has become the most discussed and most popular battle of the Indian wars. It marked the greatest, and last, battle the American Indians would have over the Untied States Army. It was also the most devastating loss the U.S. Army would have in the Westward expansion of the Untied States. The news stunned the nation and led to an endless debate about the facts, strategy and tactics of the battle that continues to the his day. INTRODUCTION The Battle of Little Bighorn also known as Custer’s Last Stand. Took place in June 1876, in the little Bighorn Valley of Southeast Montana. The number of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors that the 7th Cavalry Regiment faced was approximately 4,500. The battle showed how the failure to use the Principals of War, Mass and Synchronization, helped cause the most devasting defeat that the U.S. Army ever received during the Indian Wars. And how the use of Mass and Concentration could affect a conflict. The primary resources used Custer’s Last Stand by Peter Panzeri and Custer’s Last Campaign by John S. Gray. STRATEGIC SETTING The road to war. In the 1860’s Sioux tribes roamed the great plains of the Dakota and Wyoming territories. But they were constantly pushed farther to the West, as ...
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...his young warriors or he knew that the American army was looking for pay back. General Howard gave orders to bring the chief and young warriors in. Their attempt at a sneak attack of Chief Joseph was unsuccessful in which the American army lost more than a third of their army while the Nez Perce had lost only a few. Chief Joseph had only wanted freedom for his people and to cultivate and hunt on the land that they owned. The reservations were no more than a prisoner camp. The American Indians were not allowed to travel from place to place, but only confined to the reservation. They needed permission from the federal government to leave and move...
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...a united, confederated South Africa much like British India this did not change the typically small style of colonial army available for the job. Whereas the Zulu could call upon around 30,000 impi warriors, the entire male population of Zululand, meaning that breaking their will to fight was far more important than facing all these warriors head on. Lieven argues that Chelmsford is vastly unprepared to deal with this form of enemy. In terms of supply, terrain and even overall aims Chelmsford is misinformed and lacking. His main strategy, to attack the imperial capital of Cetshwayo’s shows this, the Zulu were not based around a capital or government in the way European nations...
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...to the best Native American leader and warrior? If you do, you should read about Crazy Horse, who was one of the best leaders and if you don't believe it, he even has a monument in his memory because of all of the amazing things he has done for the Native Americans and his people. He died an honorable death, with his father by his side. Crazy Horse was a legendary Native American leader and warrior who stood out and looked differently than others. He was very important and even had a monument made for him, had a lot of commitment and leadership for the Lakota people. Crazy Horse’s early childhood is very adventurous. He was born around 1840-1845, and there is no written report...
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...Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse Adora Purnell HIST 102: Survey of U.S. History April 22, 2015 Many may not know the history and story involving such great leaders as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse who were very adamant and committed to preserving the Lakota’s values and the traditions of their way of life. They were known for having won many of the battles between the Lakota Nation and the U.S. Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull were two of the greatest leaders of the 19th Century and they fought tirelessly to keep the European settlers from taking their territory away from them in such confrontations as the Fetterman Massacre, and the Battle of Little Big Horn which was the greatest victory that the Native Americans had over the...
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...batek of the Ilubo is a visually powerful rendering of symmetry and unity of designs. Batek now serve as an archive of culture for the group. Keywords: Tattoo, rites of passage, body adornment, identity, Kalinga INTRODUCTION My anthropological interest in body ornamentation, specifically in traditional tattoos, began in 1990. I met an old Bontoc woman who sold balatinao (red rice) in one of the old market stalls in Baguio City. She was known to me only as Apong (grandmother), and her tattooed arms fascinated me each time she would pick up Humanities Diliman (January-June 2002) 3:1, 105-142 105 Salvador-Amores the grains and place them on her palm. The thick, black, geometric tattoos seemed to me quite odd and outlandish. They were different and out of the ordinary, and I was then unaware of...
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...War on the Home-front: Law Officers or Infantry Officers? Many small-town police departments now boast the same weaponry once wielded by U.S. military units in Afghanistan — including tanks with 360-degree rotating turrets, battering rams, and automatic weapons. Those weapons are today deployed against Americans suspected of crimes in their own homes. Every day, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams connected to local police conduct 124 paramilitary-style raids in the U.S., according to a new report by the American Civil Liberties Union. One of them recently drew national attention when a SWAT team in Atlanta burst into a private home and threw a live flash grenade into a 2-year-old's crib, severely injuring the toddler. Most raids by SWAT teams are conducted against suspected drug dealers, but they've also been deployed against a private poker game; a gay bar in Atlanta; a New Haven, Connecticut, bar suspected of serving minors; and even people suspected of credit card fraud. "Neighborhoods are not war zones," says the ACLU in its report, "and our police officers should not be treating us like wartime enemies." The first SWAT team was created by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1967 and reserved for the most extreme circumstances: riots, hostage scenarios, and active-shooter or sniper situations. But the "war on drugs," coupled with the sense of danger promoted by tragedies like the Columbine massacre in 1999 and the 9/11 terror attacks, encouraged police departments...
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...Three Native figures stand out in bold relief on the background of the history of Upper Canada - Pontiac Brant Tecumseh. Pontiac the Ottawa chief was an ally of the French and when French forces were defeated by the British, he plotted, planned and fought to keep the English from overrunning Indian country. Brant the Mohawk chief sided with the King over Congress in the War of Independence and was finally forced to lead his defeated people to Canada to find homes on Canada's soil. Tecumseh the Shawnee chief threw his fortunes and forces with the British in the War of 1812 and gave his life in their service to save for his people land they were rapidly loosing. While all three great chiefs were valuable allies of the European powers their ultimate aim was the vain struggle to save for their people a place in the sun. "Pontiac is forever famous in the annals of North America" someone wrote as early as 1765 and history has maintained his a name of note despite his failure to acccomplish the results he fought to achieve. All who knew him saw a commanding, respected, highly intelligent leader. To the author of The Journal of Pontiac's Conspiracy Pontiac appeared "proud, vindictive, warlike and very easily offended." According to a British officer who met him on one occasion, "He is in a manner ador'd by all Nations hereabout and he is more remarkable for his integrity and humanity than either Frenchman or Indian in the Colony." Little is known of the first thirty years...
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...The Army we know today does not look anything like the Continental Army established June 14, 1775, nor will the Army of tomorrow look anything like it does today. The events of 9/11 marked the beginning of a new era, requiring not only the change of a nation, but also a complete transformation of the United States Army. The necessity for change within the United States Army covers a broad spectrum including: changes in doctrine and training to better equip soldiers for combat operations; improved healthcare for soldiers and their family members; changes in policy and procedures to better suit to the needs of the Army; and the development of new and improved fighting techniques and tactics. Although implementing change is always necessary for improvement, it is not always successful in meeting that goal, and an analysis of the results needs to be fair and judged appropriately. In October 2010, the Army began taking full advantage of information technology and the distance-learning environment by implementing its own e-learning courseware, which the Army has dubbed, the Structured Self Development (SSD) courses. The SSD courses require that every soldier complete a significant amount of coursework before each resident phase of every level of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES). Advocates believe that mandating the completion of these courses not only show’s soldiers that continuing education is important, but it help’s encourage soldiers to seek further self-development...
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...Introductory Section For many years there have been reports, articles, movies, and other information made available to the public about post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD). The military have their own community of trained professionals that gives support during time being served in the military. Upon discharge there are some resources available but the ease of access is a challenge. Once a veteran has seen combat and is ready for discharge they are not given additional monitoring or treatment once they enter civilian life. It is left up to the individual to recognize they need mental support. Most of these veterans do not seek such assistance. Instead they consider this the norm and go on with their lives as they suffer in silence. The news is filled with reports of Veteran Administration systemic problems with their health care facilities and the ability to take care of combat veterans. The VA Secretary Eric Shinseki is getting increasing pressures from congress and the public regarding the faults of the system. The ability of the system to take of a veteran is poor. The PTSD patient warriors of current wars like Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from the inability to receive proper care. (Landen, 2014) Reports are finding problems in the VA system with improper scheduling of patients, and excessive waiting times. “1 in every 5 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have PTSD. Half on those veterans never seek treatment.” (Liebert & Williams , 2013 p. 227) Many veterans...
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...soldiers. “In the Marines, boot camp traditionally last 12 weeks, but Pearl Harbor had cut that time in half. Everything was accelerated. The result was what Sid Phillips remembered as “a contrived nightmare,” intended to transform “silly young men” into “serious, useful warriors” willing to die for one another. “The training was very difficult,” Bill Lansford said. After Pearl Harbor, he volunteered for Carlson’s Raiders, an elite Marine commando unit, and trained for guerillar warfare. “[The drill instructor] started us by walking because he knew we were going to have to walk or run wherever we went. And in the mornings before breakfast we might go for a 10-mile hike. Eventually a 20-mile hike. And they would give you maybe raw food and you had to learn how to cook it. Once a week we would have to go out and hunt our food or else we would go hungry. He concentrated on anything that was close combat like knife-fighting, fighting without any weapons and he armed us with automatic weapons, so that every squad had the fire power of potentially of a section or a platoon in an ordinary Marine unit.” This quote proves that boot camp ends up impacting soldiers by “transforming them from silly young men to serious, useful warriors willing to die for one another.” The quote also gives many examples of this such as men being awoke at 4:45 am every day, drill sergeant yelling at soldiers everyday, soldiers going on excruciatingly long hikes everyday, etc... The following is from an article published...
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