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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...

Roseitta Stone

"Today in 196 BC, Ptolemy V was crowned pharaoh of Egypt in the ancient city of Memphis at the age of 13. The following day a synod of priests from across Egypt passed the Decree of Memphis confirming the cult of the new king. This decree was inscribed on a number of stone stelae, including in three different languages on the famous Rosetta Stone, which would later serve as a crucial tool in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs." This stone is known as the Roseitta Stone- it has the script mentioned above in two types of hieroglyphs and Greek. Later when discovered a French Gentleman was able to decipher the messages therefore the beginning of the understanding of hieroglyphs. Pretty amazing. Yes, that is why the language learning tool is called the Roseitta Stone. Ancient Egypt was my first love in life (along with music) The Rosetta Stone is one of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world because it provided the key to unlocking the language of ancient Egy...

The Chola Bronze Sculpture

Chola dynasty ruled central and south india from 3rd Century BC till 13th Century (1279) . One of the Longest ruling Dynasty in the world. They were one of the biggest naval power in Asia and spread throughout southeast Asia. The Chola dynasty, one of the most illustrious and enduring dynasties in Indian history, ruled over large parts of central and southern India from as early as the 3rd century BCE until the 13th century CE, with their reign culminating in 1279 CE. This dynasty holds the distinction of being one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the world, with a legacy that spans more than a millennium. The early Cholas were contemporaries of the Mauryas and the Satavahanas, and references to them appear in ancient Tamil literature and inscriptions such as those found in Ashokan edicts. However, it was during the medieval period, particularly from the 9th to the 13th centuries CE, that the Cholas rose to the height of their power and left a lasting imprint on the history, cult...