walt disney
Walt Disney is a legend, a folk hero of the 20th century. His worldwide popularity was based on imagination, optimism, creation, and self-made success in America. Walt Disney did more to touch the hearts, minds, and emotions of millions of kids and adults than any other person. He brought us closer to the future, while telling us of the past. It is certain, that there will never be such as great a man, as Walt Disney. Walter Elias Disney was born December 5, 1901 in Chicago Illinois. Walt was one of five children, four boys and a girl. After Walt's birth, the Disney family moved to Marceline, Missouri. Walt lived out most of his childhood here. Walt had a very early interest in drawing, and art. When he was seven years old, he sold small sketches, and drawings to nearby neighbors. His interest in creating enduring art forms took shape when he talked his sister, Ruth, into helping him paint the side of the family's house with tar.
A knight in shining armor, riding on a shiny white horse with his sword and shield; this is the hero that many children fantasize about. In today’s society, this kind of hero is nearly impractical, but there are many people that can very closely live up to this expectation. A hero today is not just a person that has done something “good;” he does it exceptionally. He does it so well that it may even be referred to as impractical. If it weren’t for a hero named Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse wouldn’t exist. When one thinks of childhood, they may think of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and other various toys that had been created. One might think of waking up to the sight of Mickey Mouse posters on his wall. Disney is a hero who made all of these things possible. A hero is not just a person who works hard; he perseveres through the toughest challenges. If Walt Disney hadn’t persevered or had the talent to excel as a filmmaker, there would be no Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney was not the richest man, yet he created an empire that is known to almost
A knight in shining armor, riding on a shiny white horse with his sword and shield; this is the hero that many children fantasize about. In today’s society, this kind of hero is nearly impractical, but there are many people that can very closely live up to this expectation. A hero today is not just a person that has done something “good;” he does it exceptionally. He does it so well that it may even be referred to as impractical. If it weren’t for a hero named Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse wouldn’t exist. When one thinks of childhood, they may think of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and other various toys that had been created. One might think of waking up to the sight of Mickey Mouse posters on his wall. Disney is a hero who made all of these things possible. A hero is not just a person who works hard; he perseveres through the toughest challenges. If Walt Disney hadn’t persevered or had the talent to excel as a filmmaker, there would be no Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney was not the richest man, yet he created an empire that is known to almost