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Desmond Thomas Doss

How did Desmond Doss inspire? But when it came time for war Desmond put the bad things behind and many of the lives he had saved were the men that treated him poorly earlier on. Desmond Doss is an inspiration because of his selflessness, his forgiveness, and that he never killed anyone while on duty.13 Feb 2018 How is Desmond Doss a hero? Doss successfully rescued 75 men trapped at the top of the escarpment by lowering them with a special knot he knew. He had miraculously not been wounded and stayed in the fight with B Company. On May 21, Doss was wounded several times by grenade fragments and a sniper's bullet through his arm.12 Oct 2020 What was the impact of Desmond Doss? Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Pfc. Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty. What are the quali...

Missile Man of India

- Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu - Humble beginnings in a middle-class family - Childhood influences and dreams of flying - Graduated in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli - Aerospace engineering from Madras Institute of Technology - Strong academic foundation laid for future endeavors - Joined the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1962 - Significant contributions to India's space program - Key role in the development of SLV-III, India's first satellite launch vehicle - Leadership in India's missile program at DRDO - Development of Agni, Prithvi, and other missile systems - Pioneering efforts in indigenous missile technology - Elected as the 11th President of India in 2002 - Known as the "People's President" - Advocated for education, science, and technology - Propounded Vision 2020 for India's development - Emphasized on self-reliance, innovation, and education - Believe...

Salvador Dali

Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquess of Dalí of Púbol  (11 May 1904 – 23 January 1989), known as  Salvador Dalí  was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work. Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents. His best-known work,  The Persistence of Memory , was completed in August 1931, and is one of the most famous Surrealist paintings. Dalí lived in France throughout the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) before leaving for the United States in 1940 where he achieved co...

Bambi

The man behind that brush was Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong, who died last year at the age of 106. For years, his key role in the look of this enduring film was underplayed, even forgotten, by those outside the Disney animation studios. Tyrus Wong, Bambi (visual development), 1942. Courtesy of Tyrus Wong and PBS. The art of Bambi includes paintings, sketches, watercolours, and pastels by Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong. Wong's work was a major influence on the visual aesthetic of the 1942 Disney film: ·         Color schemes: Wong chose the colour schemes and forest appearance, giving the film a distinct look. ·         Backgrounds: Wong's backgrounds were detailed, almost photographic. ·         Emotional evocation: Wong's style focused on evoking emotion rather than capturing a photographic reproduction of nature. Wong was born in a farming village in Guangdong Pr...