Kamala Harris

Better than Trump

By Ada

Hello! This essay is about Kamala Harris and how she came so close to becoming the first woman to be president of the United States. Today I will be telling you about her political career, childhood, her accomplishments, and her hobbies and favorites. I hope you enjoy my presentation.

First, I will talk about her political career. In 2003 she was elected as the district attorney of the city and county of San Francisco, in 2016 Kamala was elected as senator for California. In July 2024 President Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be his vice president.2019 she became vice president to Biden. On the sad, sad day of November 5, 2024, Trump beat Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

Now let's learn about Kamala Harris’s childhood. Kamala was born October 20, 1964, in Oakland California. She was the daughter of immigrants; her dad is Jamaican and her mother is Indian. When she was 12 years old she and her family moved to Montreal, Canada.

Now I will talk about Kamala Harris’s accomplishments. Kamala Harris was the first African American and the first woman to serve as attorney general, first African American woman to be vice president, and the first woman to be vice president. She was the first graduate of an HBCU to be sworn as the vice president of the U.S.A.

Lastly, I will tell you about Kamala Harris’s favorite things. Kamala’s favorite food is gumbo, and her favorite color is pink. Her favorite curse word is something I probably shouldn't talk about here. Kamala’s favorite drink is California white wine, and her favorite sport is Formula 1 racing. Her last favorite thing is her hobby, which is cooking.

Thank you for reading my essay. I had a really good time learning about Kamala Harris, and I think she is really interesting, and I hope you did to. If you are a Republican and resent Kamala, then you can suck it up.


sources:
National women's history museum

Michelle Obama

By: Summer

Michelle Obama is a girl from the southside of Chicago and a former first lady. She is a wife, mother, and dog lover. I hope you enjoy learning about Mrs. Obama from her early life, career, and on to her public image. Let's get started!

Michelle LaVaugn Obama was born on January 17, 1964. Michelle has one brother named Craig Robinson, and she also has 8 half siblings. Michelle was raised on the south side of Chicago. In Michelle's law career, she worked at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met Barack Obama. Mrs. O is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Nest, I will talk about her career.

In addition to being a lawyer and first lady, Michelle created Hunger-Free kids act of 2010, and we remember her for it. Michelle also created the Netflix show "Waffles and Mochi" to promote healthy eating and knowledge of food history in kids by exploring different cultures and ingredients in a fun way. Michelle wants kid's to know that food is fascinating, and that food is even better when it is fresh. The final thing I am going to talk about is her public image.

Obama is well know for popular culture. In May 2006, Essence listed her among "25 of the worlds most inspiring women." In 1991, she held public sector positions in Chicago government as an assistant of the mayor.

Michelle Obama is a great woman who is selfless, kind, and a great leader for America. I hope you found Mrs. O interesting, and you continue to learn about her after my presentation. Have a wonderful day!


Sources:

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Paragraph 3-The New Yorker.com, Partnership for a Healthier, Hunger-Free America.com

Abraham Lincoln

By: Jack

I'm going to talk about Abraham Lincoln, his election, the war, how he set slaves

free, and his assassination. Abraham Lincoln was a good person because he set slaves free. He would probably have to be smart, kind, and popular

In the election for senator against Steven Douglas, Abraham Lincoln was starting to win support, so Douglas blamed him for criticizing the Mexican-American war. In the end, Douglas won. Later, Lincoln, with the help of David Davis, wins the Republican Nomination for president against three other candidates. On November 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected for president of the United States.

Around a few years later, Abraham Lincoln was looking for help with South Carolina’s rebellion, but the other southern states wouldn't help him. On the other hand, all of the North rose up to fight in the war. Lincoln thinks that their side will win against this rebellion. This is because the war department was only getting good news. Lincoln needs to protect the white house from Maryland and Virgina because they are dangerous states at this time. At the beginning of the war Lincoln was getting help from his generals but near the end of it he took matters into his own hands because they were overrated. The Confederacy had been winning most of the battles, but then at Gettysburg they met the union army and within three days the confederacy was forced to retreat. Later, to win the war, the union surrounded the south and made a blockade. Generals Sherman and Grant invaded and destroyed the south's armies.

Lincoln was also trying to get rid of slavery. Many people thought that slavery would go away on its own, but Lincoln realized that strong men in the government were pushing for it. Lincoln spent a few weeks writing the Emancipation Proclamation, which is a speech about setting slaves free. In 1864 Abraham Lincoln called for an anti-slavery amendment, the amendment was signed in 1865.

Soon after Lincoln will get shot. Jonn Booth was mad at Lincoln because the Union won the war. During the assassination, Lincoln was sitting on a theater balcony when Booth steps in and shoots him from behind, piercing through his brain. Several doctors found him, but the bullet couldn't be removed. He died on April 15, 1865.

Because he died now, we can't learn anymore about him. Overall, Abraham Lincoln was a very kind person.

Bibliography

10 Days Abraham Lincoln, David Colbert

The Times atlas of World history, Third Edition, Norman Stone

“Abraham Lincoln” Wikipedia

Queen Elizabeth II

By Kimber

Today I will be taking you through Queen Elizabeth II Life span she ruled for 70 years

She died recently and she had a very eventful life story so without further ado I will now take you through her life!

 
Birth and Early life:
Queen Elizabeth the II was born at 2:40 AM on April 21, 1926 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair london. For the first 10 years of her life she was raised in her maternal grandparents home she was christened Elizabeth ALexandra Mary in the private chapel in Buckingham palace she was named after her mother(Queen Alexandra), and grandmother(Queen Mary). Her parents were the Duke and Duchess of York. In 1936 at age 10 her Uncle-King Edeward VIII abdicated the throne to marry a divorced American women.Putting her father on the throne and her next in line for the throne due to being the oldest.

 
Marriage

In 1947 the marriage of Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Elizabeth was publicly announced; the wedding took place in Westminster Abbey in 1947. Her father passed away due to a heart attack in 1953.

 
Children:
King Charles II born November 14, 1948
Princess Anne born August 15,1951
Prince Andrew Duke of York born February 19, 1960
Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh born March 10, 1964

the Queens Reign:
Queen Elizabeth is the UK’S longest reigning monarch
She became heir presumptive at age 10 in 1953 when her father sadly passed; she was 25 years old and had to take the throne after his death. At 27 she was the first ever monarch to have a televised coronation she ruled for 7 decades. During her reign she worked with 15 British prime ministers. When the prince of whales separated from princess Diana in 1992 the Queen herself called the year “Annus Horribilis” which led to princess Diana’s tragic death in a car accident. But not all things were bad that year; they had the royal wedding of her grandson’s and the birth of her great grandchildren.

 
Events Marking her reign:
Jubilee Events marked 60 years of her reign in 2012. She was the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum Jubilee. She ruled 7 decades on the throne. In 2021 her husband Prince Philip died of old age; they were married for 73 years. Given speeches across the world it was perhaps her distinctive voice that many will remember. On september 8, 2022 the Queen died due to old age after ruling for 70 years she had sadly passed away.The funeral was held on september 19, 2022 Being the longest reigning british monarch died on balmoral castle Aberdeenshire Scotland her death was publicly announced at 18:30 and her eldest son succeeded her King Edward the II!

 
So there you have it ALL the events from Birth and Early life to Marriage then to Events Marking Her Reign Thank you this was yours truly Kimber.

Queen Victoria's life

By Caitlin

Today I will be talking about queen Victorias amazing life, so I hope you enjoy my presentation and find it all interesting and especially true.

Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, and died on Jan 22, 1901. She was 81 when she died and 18 when she became queen. She was born in London, United Kingdom. Queen Victoria had nine kids and all their names are, "Edward VII, Victoria princess royal, princess Alice The United Kingdom, princess Beatrice the United Kingdom, prince Leopold duke of Albany, princess Helena of the United Kingdom. Thara are still ancestors that are alive this very secant there's “King Harald V of Norway, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweeden and king Felipe V of Spain.

Victoria was crowned queen when she was 18 years old. Queen Victoria was queen for 63 years until death at age 81 and if you switch the numbers around you get the year she was crowned as Queen of the former queen of the United Kingdom.

In return of queen Victorias help we should celebrate her with all we can because she did some amazing things in the past and we all should know that Queen Victoria is the best person to research.

Napoleon's Adventures

By: Xander

I will be telling you all about napoleons adventures throughout his lifetime, I hope you enjoy. Now let us get into it. Napoleon was born in Ajaccio Corsica which makes him Italian. He used to be called Napoleone, but eventually he dropped the “e” and started going by Napoleon Bonaparte. He was born with jaundice which makes your skin look yellow. He went to military school during his childhood, and historians think that is where his inspiration to join the military came from. Napoleon was an artillery officer during the war with Italy on April 2nd, 1796. The medical issues he faced later in life were a constant side-ache, poor sight, and insomnia. All that eventually leads to his death. Napoleon is a cool guy to research and take his point of view and try and predict how he would live. That is all. 

 Sources; History.com, Wiki.

Queen Elizabeth II

By Bella

 
Queen Elizabeth’s name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary born on April 21,1926, at 2:40 am. Queen Elizabeth had a younger sister named Margret, who was born in 1930. They got along. Queen Elizabeth and her sister did not go to school but were taught at home by the child caretaker.

 
Queen Elizabeth’s favorite dogs were corgis. Her favorite color is blue She liked being outside, riding her horse, and Scottish country dancing. Her favorite food was simple cooked meat with vegetables. Queen Elizabeth liked strawberries, peaches, and chocolate for dessert.

 
Elizabeth got married at Westminster Abbey on November 20 at 11:30 am. Elizabeth married Philip, a British Naval Officer on November 20, 1947. The queen and prince Philip had four kids; Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward.

 
She was crowned queen June 2, 1953, when she was 25. The queen traveled widely during her reign. She was the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a license. She was the longest reigning monarch ever in Britain. Elizabeth II served in the British military in World War 2 as a mechanic and saw many wars. As the queen, she served in including Falkland's War, War on Terror, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Queen Elizabeth was also the ruler over Canada and the Commonwealth. After a general election, the queen appoints the prime minister.

 
Queen Elizabeth died at 3:10 pm September 8, 2022. She was survived by her four children, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Queen Elizabeth is succeeded by her son Charles. Charles will be crowned King of England on May 6, 2023.

Abraham Lincoln

 By: Ceccilya 

Hi, I am going to tell you about Abraham Lincoln I worked extremely hard on this I hope you enjoy! 

Abraham Lincoln became the United States 16th president in 1861 issuing the emancipation. Proclamation that declared to forever free their slaves within the confederacy in 1863.... When confederate batteries fired on fort cumber and forced its surrender, he called the states for 75,000 volunteers. 

And Abraham Lincoln birthday is on February 12, 1809. Abe Lincoln is the only president to obtain a pedant. A pedant is basically a copyright for an intention. Lincoln invented the secret service hours before his assassination 

John Wilkes booths has the assassinate of Abe Lincoln. Also, John Wilkes booths brother saved Abes sones life from getting hit by a train. Did you know that he was enshrined in the resiling hall of fame? Grave robbers tried to steal Lincoln's corse. 

In conclusion Abe Lincoln was a very fun person to research he in my favorite president and I really recommend him. Thank you for listing. THE END. 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

By Frankie 

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the longest serving president of the United States. He was a governor of New York. A senator of New York. And a. Key role model in the United States history. 

 Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born January 30th, 1882, in Hyde Park New York. His mother was Sara Ann Roosevelt his father who died in 1900 was James Roosevelt 1. His mother and father were 6th cousins. Franklin had a half-brother named James rosy Roosevelt. When he was young, he learned to sail. When he was 16 is father gave him a sailboat. 

Except for attending public school in Germany at the age of nine he was mostly home schooled. Until he turned 14, he then attended Harvard and got an ab in history then he went to. Groton boarding school in Massachusetts. But then in 1900 Roosevelts father died. In 1905 franklin married Eleanor his fifth cousin once removed. 

Senator of New York 

Roosevelt held little passion for the practice of law and confided to friends that he planned to eventually enter politics. Despite his admiration for his cousin Theodore. Franklin inherited his father's reputation with the Democratic Party. But Theodore was a major role model. Assistant secretary of the navy in 1913 Roosevelt became assistant secretary of the navy in 1917. He was very helpful at motivating the navy sailors. And he was it for. Quiet a long time. Until the end of world war I.  

In 1920 he had a campaign for vice president he lost. In 1921 he caught polio and it paralyzed his legs for the rest of his life. In 1929 he was elected governor of New York. 

First term 

In 1933 he was elected the 32nd president of the United States. In 1933 he stopped the distribution of gold coins to the public, and all were melted down into gold bars. Except for a few that were saved. And that helped the U.S through the great depression. In 1933 he created the new deal program. 

Second term 

 In 1936 he set the new deal program into its second phase. And made a bunch of speeches. But kept a close eye on the advancements and moves other countries were making. But kept a caution about Germany. But in 1939 Germany invaded Poland. 

Third term 

In his third term everyone was surprised with a third campaign for election. When he won, he set the record for longest serving president. The beginning of hi 3rd term was quiet settle but in December 1941 japan attacked Hawaii and not even a week later he declared war on japan and Germany. And that sent the greater majority of the Japanese American Heritage. Into internment camps. 

Fourth term 

After the Yalta conference was quite unstable and he had had declining health since at least 1940. They ran some blood tests, and he was found to have high blood pressure and his heart was failing.  And there was no cure. 

 Death and remembrance 

On, April 12, 1945, in warm springs Georgia he said, “I have a terrific headache”. And not long after he died. He did lots of great things in his life. Today he is remembered by many memorials, and you should see his face every day on the dime.  

And that concludes my FDR bistro presentation. In my opinion He was one of the greatest U.S presidents he has over 100 written works about him and. Is known for being the longest serving president of the United States. He is on the dime. 

 

 

Barack Obama

By: Ella B.

Here is my report on Obama. There are parts about his family. All of this is in my own words. I hope you like my report on Barack Obama!! And I hope this is as much fun for you to hear as it was for me to write. 

Barack Obama was born in Honolulu Hawaii on August 4th, 1961, his parents names were Barack Obama Sr. And Stanly Anne Dunham. President Obama was born after his father making him Barack Obama the 2nd his father is Barack Obama the 1st. 

Barack got married on October 3, 1992, to Michelle Robinson. Later when Obama was elected, she became the 1st black First Lady. 

Barak Obama was the 2007 election against Paul Ryan. His vice President in the election was Joe Biden.  

 He is currently 59 years old. In early 2010, Michelle spoke about her husband's smoking habit and said Barack had quit smoking. Barack Obama has written a lot of books. Obama has authored a book that is 701 pages long. President Obama served 2 terms as president making it 8 years Barack Obama sold more books than his wife. He has two kids named Sasha Obama and Malia Obama. The Obamas do not still live in Washington dc. Our president today was Obamas vice president. He was the 44th president of the U.S.A. in 2009. He was the first African American president. He served as president 2007-2017. 

Barack Obama is one of the world's most amazing presidents. Thank you for listening to my presentation on Barack Obama. I enjoyed listening/authoring this report, and I hope you did too. 

  

 Sources 

Wikipedia 

Google 

Duckster.com 

 

ABE LINCOLN

By Keanen G. 

Abe Lincoln is an inspiration to Americans everywhere and one of his biggest accomplishments is that he freed the slaves. Back in his time, that made many of the white people mad. There was even a civil war over it. I think he did the right thing. Let's get into what really took place. He was enshrined in the wrestling hall of fame. 

           First, I am going to talk about his assassination. I know it is the end of his story, but it is going to be the beginning of mine. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on Aprill 15, 1865 at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Next let's talk about his birth. He was born in Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Hours before he was assassinated, he created the secret service. Also, did you know that grave diggers tried to get his corpse? He was 56 when he died. 

           Now let's talk about his presidency. Did you know that he was a Republican? He was the 16th, president. Before he was president, he was a lawyer and went in front of the Supreme court. He served his whole first term but sadly only 42 days (about 1 and a half months) into his second term he was killed. John Wilkes booths brother saved Abes son from a train incident in New Jersey. 

             Now let's talk about the Civil war. It started on April 12, 1861, and it ended on May 9, 1865. The north won but at a very high cost. 6 hundred to 7 hundred thousand people died which is really sad. Abe was the President for almost the whole war. Just after he died the war ended. He saw it end in Heaven. 

 Lastly, did you know he was estimated to be worth over one million dollars in current money. He was 6 feet 4, minus the hat of course. For the height he was only 180 pounds and that is surprising to me because I am 5 foot 3 and I weigh 120 just saying that makes me feel fat, but I bet Abe did not have the flap of steel.  

In conclusion, Abe Lincoln was an incredibly fun person to research, and I would really recommend him to you. Is it just me, or does everyone like his top hat? This is what I learned about Abe Lincoln; I hope you liked my presentation.  

 

Sources: Me Wille and Pa, Wikipedia, and Cooper.

Alexander Hamilton

By Lila B.

      Hamilton was an interesting man who did many things. He authored the federal papers, and he joined the revolutionary war. And if your like “Alex who?” you’re in luck because I can tell you! First, his family, from when he was born to when his cousin committed suicide. Historians still are not sure if Hamiliton was born in 1755 or 1757, though the most reasonable is 1755. His mother was listed white on tax rolls, but she may have been mixed race and colored. His father left and his mother died of yellow fever leaving him orphaned. He moved in with his cousin, but his cousin committed suicide. He got an education and joined the revolution he was Washington's right-hand man in the war, he was a great lieutenant. He once led a successful raid of the British cannons in the battery. He lived a short life dying at 42 years old. Aron burr killed him in a duel at the exact same place his son died four years later.  

In conclusion Alexander Hamilton is a fascinating man and I got inspiration from the Hamiliton play. 

The Marquis de Lafayette

By:Gabe V

The Marque de Lafayette was born in Chavanic in Haute Lorie, FRANCE on September 6.1757. His given name was Marie Josieph  Paul Yues Roch Gilbert du Motier. His Father died at the battle of Miden in the seven years' war or more commonly known as the French and Indian war. He was two. Lafayette Married Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles, he was 16 and she was 14. Lafayette landed in America in 1777. He was wounded in the battle of Brandywine. At Gloucester he defeated a small party of Hessians. In the battle of Ronde Island he served with distinction. the battle of Monmouth Courthouse he was surrounded, and ‘mad’ Anthony wane saved him. In 1781 troops under his command in Virginia blocked Cornwallis until other French and American forces could position themselves for the decisive siege of Yorktown. He arrived in France in 1779.Wen Lafayette returned to France he was pot in house arrest for 9 days. While he was trying to escape from the Rebe=lion in France he was captured in Arustraya and sent to the prison Omuls, he was known as the prisoner of Omuls. Napolean secured his reales in 1797. He died from pneumonia in 1834.In conclusion the Marque de Lafayette had a very busy life. 

Marie Antionette

By Lainey 

    Hello, I am going to be talking to you about Marie Antoinette. I put a lot of work and effort into this research on Marie. I hope you enjoy it. 

    Marie was a French queen who started a revolution and had 8 kids. She also got killed at an incredibly young age. 

Her early life went a little like this; 

    Marie was born on November 2 ,1755, in Vienna Austria. She was her parent's favorite daughter. She got married the French prince [crown prince] in 1770. She got married at an incredibly early age of 14. Less than 20 years after she became queen she got killed. Life bored her, so she entertained herself with balls. The French people chopped off her head. Her oldest son died when the revolution started.  Marie Antoinette was the beautiful queen of France.  

    Her plotting helped undermine the monarchy. The young queen was lively and extravagant. The stiff format of court life bored her. So, she embarrassed herself with such pleasure as fancy balls, theatricals, and gambling. 

    Marie lacked a good education and cared little for serious affairs. She did not hesitate to urge the dismissal of the able ministers of France whose efforts to reduce royal spending threatened and her pleasures. Louis xvi gave her the chateau called the petit tradition, where the queen and her friends embarrassed themselves. Marie became very unpopular and had been blamed for the corruption of the French court. 

 She lavished money on court favorites and paid no attend Chén to Frances fiscal crisis. Vicious stories  

Isser Woloch, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University  

Why I picked this person is because I think she is interesting, and I think everyone should know her story. I hope you liked it.  

That is all folks!! 😊

George Washington

By Eli

Growing up   

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in the colony of Virginia. He was very athletic and loved riding horses and later was known as the best horseman in Virginia. 

George was good at math but was never good at spelling it embarrassed him all his life 

Mount Vernon 

He wasn’t close to his mother; she was very mean and bossy. When he was eleven his father died so he moved in with his half-brother Lawrence. 

At one-point George's half-brother Lawrence died in militia Goerge replaced him  

Country life  

After the French and Indian war which didn’t go so well Goerge went back to mount Vernon and married Martha custus at one-point George and Martha owned as many as 300 slaves, later in life he realized slavery was wrong. 

In his farming life George stopped growing tobacco and switched to wheat because it was easier to grow, when the English taxed the tea George switched to coffee. 

Commanding general 

Later George was a general in the military during the revolutionary war the conditions were so bad more people died from smallpox than battle wounds. After George won the war, he was going to go back to be a farmer. 

Because of his fame in war George won both elections for president both times John Adams got in second both times as president he set the example of only serving 2 terms, he made sure he didn’t get to powerful. 

George Washington was very important in history without him we wouldn’t have had a president till a lot longer.   

Resources: 

Who Was George Washington by Roberta Edwards. 2009. Grosset & Dunlap.