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    Biography of Allan Pinkerton Derek Fullmer University of Phoenix Introduction to Security CJS/250 Jenelle Velarde May 10‚ 2012 Biography of Allan Pinkerton Allan Pinkerton was born on the day of August 15‚ 1819 in Glasgow Scotland. At a young age‚ Allan Pinkerton’s father died as a police sergeant in the Glasgow Police Department. Later in life‚ Allan Pinkerton got involved in Chartism which he sought political and social reform; he also became a barrel maker. Even though Pinkerton was

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    Conor Samuels 9 March 2010 Professor Simon PSC 101 Political Autobiography In my life I have never had any political enforcement or strict religious influence. My parents were very lenient when it came too political preaching. I was taught to be a caring and respectful individual. My political understanding and beliefs have been molded from my early political memories and socialization experiences. As a young adult I have always strived to become knowledgeable about political

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    wildly emotional performance garnered her critical acclaim” (Martha Graham Biography). Her career was long and full of wonder‚ she performed and choreographed so many pieces of art. “After Graham’s performance as the lead role in composer Igor Stravinsky’s (1882–1971) American premiere of Rite of Spring (1930)‚ Graham toured the United States for four years (1931–35) in the production Electra” (Encyclopedia of World Biography). As she continued dancing‚ she began an interest in American Indians. “Her

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    Women in Business- Non-Linear Career Paths Module 5 A1 – Female CEO Biography Research Paper 07/29/2012 Professor Bridget Ball Shaw OPRAH WINFREY Oprah Gail Winfrey‚ a famous black writer‚ talk show host‚ actress‚ philanthropist‚ and television producer‚ was born on January 29‚ 1954‚ in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. When Oprah was born her given name was Orpah from the book of Ruth in the bible and her name was changed to Oprah as it was easier for people to pronounce. Oprah was born to unwed‚ teenage

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    Fall 12 Fall 12 PSYCH 304 – Dr. Kenneth Moore PSYCH 304 – Dr. Kenneth Moore My life through Erikson’s eyes Riham El Khorazaty ID: 900092686 My life through Erikson’s eyes Riham El Khorazaty ID: 900092686 08 Fall 08 Fall “The most glamorous of all wars‚ is the war between oneself and himself.” How much sense does this quote make? What if it comes from an old warrior who has taken chief leadership roles in four major military battles? This is a quote of my grandfather‚

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    Biography of Allan Pinkerton Malina Wiese CJS 250 May 5‚ 2013 Robyn Ring Biography of Allan Pinkerton Allan Pinkerton was born on August 25‚ 1819 in Glasgow‚ Scotland. He was the founder of a famous American private detective agency called the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (biography.com). Pinkerton prevented an assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln. He was a man with great power of observation and courage. Allan Pinkerton’s achievements and those of the organization he shaped from

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    Karl Marx Biography

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    Cited: British History. A Dictionary of British History. Copyright © 2001‚ 2004 by Oxford University Press. Columbia Encyclopedia

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    “President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino” María Corazón "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino (January 25‚ 1933 – August 1‚ 2009) was a Philippine politician who served as the 11th President of the Philippines‚ the first woman to hold that office‚ and the first female president in Asia‚ though not the first female Asian head of state. Aquino was the most prominent figure of the 1986 People Power Revolution‚ which toppled the 20-yearauthoritarian rule of President Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy to

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    Biography of Winston Churchill The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965)‚ the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and an American mother‚ was educated at Harrow and Sandhurst. After a brief but eventful career in the army‚ he became a Conservative Member of Parliament in 1900. He held many high posts in Liberal and Conservative governments during the first three decades of the century. At the outbreak of the Second World War‚ he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty -

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    Leader Biography: Nelson Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18‚ 1918. He was born in Transkei‚ a small farming village in South Africa. He was the only child to attend school in his family. During his education he became interested in African history and he decided that he wanted to be a political activist. When he turned sixteen years old he decided that it was time for him to take action towards racial segregation by Apartheid leaders. He would eventually formulate his resolve

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