Robert E. Lee

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was an American soldier known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865. The son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, Lee was a top graduate of the United States Military Academy and an exceptional officer and military engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. During this time, he served throughout the United States, distinguished himself during the Mexican–American War, served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, and married Mary Custis.

Stonewall Jackson

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and the best-known Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee. His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. The general survived with the loss of an arm to amputation, but died of complications from pneumonia eight days later. His death was a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Jackson in death became an icon of Southern heroism and commitment, becoming a mainstay in the pantheon of the "Lost Cause".

Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history. His Valley Campaign and his envelopment of the Union Army's right wing at Chancellorsville are studied worldwide even today as examples of innovative and bold leadership. He excelled as well in other battles: the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) where he received his famous nickname "Stonewall"; the Second Battle of Bull Run (Second Manassas); and the battles of Antietam, and Fredericksburg. Jackson was not universally successful as a commander, however, as displayed by his late arrival and confused efforts during the Seven Days Battles around Richmond in 1862.

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee (Chinese: 李小龍; born Lee Jun-fan, Chinese: 李振藩; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong American martial artist, action film actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, filmmaker, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. Lee was the son of Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-Chuen. He is widely considered by commentators, critics, media and other martial artists to be one of the most influential martial artists of all time, and a pop culture icon of the 20th century. He is often credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.

Lee was born in Chinatown, San Francisco on November 27, 1940 to parents from Hong Kong and was raised in Kowloon with his family until his late teens. He was introduced to the film industry by his father and appeared in several films as a child actor. Lee moved to the United States at the age of 18 to receive his higher education, at the University of Washington, at Seattle and it was during this time that he began teaching martial arts. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, sparking a surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West in the 1970s. The direction and tone of his films changed and influenced martial arts and martial arts films in the United States, Hong Kong and the rest of the world.

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Robert E. Lee: Biography, Childhood, Civil War, Facts, Importance, Leadership (1995)

Robert E. Lee: Biography, Childhood, Civil War, Facts, Importance, Leadership (1995)

Robert E. Lee: Biography, Childhood, Civil War, Facts, Importance, Leadership (1995)
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was an American soldier best known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865. The son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III and a top graduate of the United States Military Academy, Robert E. Lee was an exceptional officer and combat engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. During this time, he served throughout the United States, distinguished himself during the Mexican–American War, served as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, and married Mary Custis. When Virginia declared its secession from the Union in April 1861, Lee chose to follow his home state, despite his personal desire for the country to remain intact and despite an offer of a senior Union command. During the first year of the Civil War, Lee served as a senior military adviser to President Jefferson Davis. Once he took command of the main field army in 1862 he soon emerged as a shrewd tactician and battlefield commander, winning most of his battles, all against far superior Union armies. Lee's strategic foresight was more doubtful, and both of his major offensives into the North ended in defeat. Lee's aggressive tactics, which resulted in high casualties at a time when the Confederacy had a shortage of manpower, have come under criticism in recent years. Union General Ulysses S. Grant's campaigns bore down on the Confederacy in 1864 and 1865, and despite inflicting heavy casualties, Lee was unable to turn the war's tide. He surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. By this time, Lee had assumed supreme command of the remaining Southern armies; other Confederate forces swiftly capitulated after his surrender. Lee rejected the proposal of a sustained insurgency against the North and called for reconciliation between the two sides. After the war, as President of what is now Washington and Lee University, Lee supported President Andrew Johnson's program of Reconstruction and intersectional friendship, while opposing the Radical Republican proposals to give freed slaves the vote and take the vote away from ex-Confederates. He urged them to rethink their position between the North and the South, and the reintegration of former Confederates into the nation's political life. Lee became the great Southern hero of the War, a postwar icon of the "Lost Cause of the Confederacy" to some. But his popularity grew even in the North, especially after his death in 1870. He remains one of the most revered, iconic figures of American military leadership. Lee serves as a main character in the Shaara novels The Killer Angels, Gods and Generals, and The Last Full Measure, as well as the film adaptations of The Killer Angels and Gods and Generals. He is played by Martin Sheen in the former and his descendent Robert Duvall in the latter. Lee is portrayed as a hero in the historical children's novel Lee and Grant at Appomattox by MacKinlay Kantor. He is a major character in Harry Turtledove's alternate history novel, The Guns of the South, in which he ends up as President of a victorious Confederacy. His part in the Civil War is told from the perspective of his horse in Richard Adams' book Traveller. On September 18, 1960, the American actor George Macready portrayed Lee in the episode "Johnny Yuma at Appomattox" of the ABC television series The Rebel, starring Nick Adams in the title role. The Dodge Charger featured in the CBS television series The Dukes of Hazzard was named The General Lee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Lee
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Robert E Lee Biography Civil War 1995 Documentary

Robert E Lee Biography Civil War 1995 Documentary

Robert E Lee Biography Civil War 1995 Documentary
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Robert E. Lee refuses command of the Union Army

Robert E. Lee refuses command of the Union Army

Robert E. Lee refuses command of the Union Army
"I never thought I'd live to see the day that a president of the United States would raise an army to invade his own country." A clip from the movie Gods and Generals, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279111/
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Dukes of Hazzard-How the General Lee born

Dukes of Hazzard-How the General Lee born

Dukes of Hazzard-How the General Lee born
In this video i show you how General Lee born in The Dukes of Hazzard. See my other Dukes videos too. Season 7 Episode 1
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Stonewall Jackson: Biography, Military Career, Campaigns & Strategies (1997)

Stonewall Jackson: Biography, Military Career, Campaigns & Strategies (1997)

Stonewall Jackson: Biography, Military Career, Campaigns & Strategies (1997)
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. The general survived with the loss of an arm to amputation, but died of complications from pneumonia eight days later. His death was a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Jackson in death became an icon of Southern heroism and commitment, becoming a mainstay in the pantheon of the "Lost Cause". Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history. His Valley Campaign and his envelopment of the Union Army right wing at Chancellorsville are studied worldwide even today as examples of innovative and bold leadership. He excelled as well in other battles; the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) where he received his famous nickname "Stonewall", Second Bull Run (Second Manassas), Antietam, and Fredericksburg. Jackson was not universally successful as a commander, however, as displayed by his weak and confused efforts during the Seven Days Battles around Richmond in 1862. Jackson is featured prominently in the novel and film Gods and Generals . In the film, he is portrayed by Stephen Lang. The Theater at Lime Kiln, a local outdoor theater company in Lexington, Virginia, has performed a country-style musical about the life and times of Stonewall Jackson entitled Stonewall Country since 1984.[76] In the 2012 film Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies, Jackson is portrayed by Don McGraw as one of the heroes of the story, giving his life to save Lincoln and the rest of the surviving team.[citation needed] John Dwyer's historical novel Stonewall covers Jackson's entire life, from childhood to death, with particular attention paid to the role his Presbyterian faith played in his life. Stonewall Jackson has appeared in a number of alternative history novels. He is the subject of Douglas Lee Gibboney's short novel Stonewall Jackson at Gettysburg, which dwells on Jackson's presence on the outcome of the Gettysburg Campaign. Jackson also appears in Harry Turtledove's How Few Remain, where Jackson leads the main army of an independent Confederacy in an 1881 war against the United States. Stonewall Jackson is the protagonist of Stonewall Goes West by R.E. Thomas, where Jackson survives his wounding at Chancellorsville to replace Braxton Bragg at the head of the Army of Tennessee. The ghost of Stonewall Jackson makes an appearance in the 2013 film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, played by John C. Reilly. In popular culture, the phrase "Stone Wall" has come to mean individuals whose combat styles are defensive, rather than offensive. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_jackson
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Civil War Journal - Robert E. Lee

Civil War Journal - Robert E. Lee

Civil War Journal - Robert E. Lee
Aired, 16 Feb. 1994
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Ulysses S. Grant: Quotes, Facts, Biography, Childhood, Presidency, College, Legacy (1997)

Ulysses S. Grant: Quotes, Facts, Biography, Childhood, Presidency, College, Legacy (1997)

Ulysses S. Grant: Quotes, Facts, Biography, Childhood, Presidency, College, Legacy (1997)
Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was the 18th President of the United States (1869–77). As Commanding General, Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction, often at odds with Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president, Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery, protect African-American citizenship, and support economic prosperity nationwide. His presidency has often come under criticism for tolerating corruption and in his second term leading the nation into a severe economic depression. Grant graduated in 1843 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, served in the Mexican–American War and initially retired in 1854. He struggled financially in civilian life. When the Civil War began in 1861, he rejoined the U.S. Army. In 1862, Grant took control of Kentucky and most of Tennessee, and led Union forces to victory in the Battle of Shiloh, earning a reputation as an aggressive commander. He incorporated displaced African American slaves into the Union war effort. In July 1863, after a series of coordinated battles, Grant defeated Confederate armies and seized Vicksburg, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River and dividing the Confederacy in two. After his victories in the Chattanooga Campaign, Lincoln promoted him to lieutenant-general and Commanding General of the United States. Grant confronted Robert E. Lee in a series of bloody battles in 1864, trapping Lee's army in their defense of Richmond. Grant coordinated a series of devastating campaigns in other theaters. Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox effectively ended the war. Historians have hailed Grant's military genius, and his strategies are featured in military history textbooks, but a minority contend that he won by brute force rather than superior strategy.[1] After the Civil War, Grant led the army's supervision of Reconstruction in the former Confederate states. Elected president in 1868 and reelected in 1872, Grant stabilized the nation during the turbulent Reconstruction period, prosecuted the Ku Klux Klan, and enforced civil and voting rights laws using the army and the Department of Justice. He used the army to build the Republican Party in the South, based on black voters, Northern newcomers ("carpetbaggers"), and native Southern white supporters ("scalawags"). After the disenfranchisement of some former Confederates, Republicans gained majorities and African Americans were elected to Congress and high state offices. In his second term, the Republican coalitions in the South splintered and were defeated one by one as redeemers (conservative whites) regained control using coercion and violence. Grant's Indian peace policy initially reduced frontier violence, but is best known for the Great Sioux War of 1876, where George Custer and his regiment were killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Throughout his presidency Grant was faced with charges of corruption in executive agencies, including congressional investigations of two cabinet secretaries. In foreign policy, Grant sought to increase American trade and influence, while remaining at peace with the world. His administration successfully resolved the Alabama Claims with Great Britain, ending wartime tensions. Grant avoided war with Spain over the Virginius Affair, but Congress rejected his attempted annexation of the Dominican Republic. In trade policy, Grant's administration implemented a gold standard and sought to strengthen the dollar. His response to the Panic of 1873 gave some financial relief to New York banking houses, but was ineffective in halting the five-year economic depression that produced high unemployment, low prices, low profits, and bankruptcies. Leaving office in 1877, he embarked on a widely praised world tour lasting over two years. In 1880, Grant was unsuccessful in obtaining a Republican nomination for a third term. Facing severe investment reversals and dying of throat cancer, he completed his memoirs, which proved a major critical and financial success. His death in 1885 prompted an outpouring of national unity. Historians' evaluations were negative about his presidency before recovering somewhat beginning in the 1980s. Scholars rank his presidency below the average of other presidents. Grant's critics take a negative view of his economic mismanagement and his failed Dominican Republic annexation treaty, while admirers emphasize his concern for Native Americans and enforcement of civil and voting rights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant
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Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Documentary: LEE’S INVASION OF THE NORTH - Civil war documentary 2015

Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Documentary: LEE’S INVASION OF THE NORTH - Civil war documentary 2015

Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Documentary: LEE’S INVASION OF THE NORTH - Civil war documentary 2015
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania in late June 1863. On July 1, the advancing Confederates clashed with the Union’s Army of the Potomac, commanded by General George G. Meade, at the crossroads town of Gettysburg. The next day saw even heavier fighting, as the Confederates attacked the Federals on both left and right. On July 3, Lee ordered an attack by fewer than 15,000 troops on the enemy’s center at Cemetery Ridge. The assault, known as “Pickett’s Charge,” managed to pierce the Union lines but eventually failed, at the cost of thousands of rebel casualties, and Lee was forced to withdraw his battered army toward Virginia on July 4. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG: LEE’S INVASION OF THE NORTH In May 1863, Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia had scored a smashing victory over the Army of the Potomac at Chancellorsville. Brimming with confidence, Lee decided to go on the offensive and invade the North for a second time (the first invasion had ended at Antietam the previous fall). In addition to bringing the conflict out of Virginia and diverting northern troops from Vicksburg, where the Confederates were under siege, Lee hoped to gain recognition of the Confederacy by Britain and France and strengthen the cause of northern “Copperheads” who favored peace. Did You Know? In November 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his most famous speech at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, eloquently transforming the Union cause into a struggle for liberty and equality--in only 272 words. On the Union side, President Abraham Lincoln had lost confidence in the Army of the Potomac’s commander, Joseph Hooker, who seemed reluctant to confront Lee’s army after the defeat at Chancellorsville. On June 28, Lincoln named Major General George Gordon Meade to succeed Hooker. Meade immediately ordered the pursuit of Lee’s army of 75,000, which by then had crossed the Potomac River into Maryland and marched on into southern Pennsylvania. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG BEGINS: JULY 1 Upon learning that the Army of the Potomac was on its way, Lee planned to assemble his army in the prosperous crossroads town of Gettysburg, 35 miles southwest of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. One of the Confederate divisions in A.P. Hill’s command approached the town in search of supplies early on July 1, only to find that two Union cavalry brigades had arrived the previous day. As the bulk of both armies headed toward Gettysburg, Confederate forces (led by Hill and Richard Ewell) were able to drive the outnumbered Federal defenders back through town to Cemetery Hill, located a half mile to the south. Seeking to press his advantage before more Union troops could arrive, Lee gave discretionary orders to attack Cemetery Hill to Ewell, who had taken command of the Army of Northern Virginia’s Second Corps after Lee’s most trusted general, Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, was mortally wounded at Chancellorsville. Ewell declined to order the attack, considering the Federal position too strong; his reticence would earn him many unfavorable comparisons to the great Stonewall. By dusk, a Union corps under Winfield Scott Hancock had arrived and extended the defensive line along Cemetery Ridge to the hill known as Little Round Top; three more Union corps arrived overnight to strengthen its defenses. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, DAY 2: JULY 2 As the next day dawned, the Union Army had established strong positions from Culp’s Hill to Cemetery Ridge. Lee assessed his enemy’s positions and determined–against the advice of his defensively minded second-in-command, James Longstreet–to attack the Federals where they stood. He ordered Longstreet to lead an attack on the Union left, while Ewell’s corps would strike the right, near Culp’s Hill. Though his orders were to attack as early in the day as possible, Longstreet didn’t get his men into position until 4 pm, when they opened fire on the Union corps commanded by Daniel Sickles.
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All General Lee Jumps (1979-2000)

All General Lee Jumps (1979-2000)

All General Lee Jumps (1979-2000)
I had originally intended to upload this following James Best's passing last April. But nonetheless, the video is here. This includes all General Lee jumps from the majority of Dukes episodes, from Season 1 through 7, all in chronological order from my personal Dukes of Hazzard collection, all 7 Seasons and both Reunion movies. And yes, included are the much hated miniature jumps used in Season 7. Also included are the jumps in The Dukes Of Hazzard: Reunion! (Even though it's just recycled footage from the show) and The Dukes Of Hazzard: Hazzard In Hollywood. Enjoy! Cast: Tom Wopat as Luke Duke (1979-1982; 1983-1985; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) John Schneider as Bo Duke (1979-1982; 1983-1985; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) Byron Cherry as Coy Duke (1982-1983) Christopher Mayer as Vance Duke (1982-1983) Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke (1979-1985; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) Denver Pyle as Uncle Jesse Duke (1979-1985; 1 reunion movie; 1997) James Best as Sheriff/Boss Rosco P. Coltrane (1979-1985; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) Sonny Shroyer as Deputy/Officer Enos Strate (1979-1980; 1982-1985; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) Rick Hurst as Deputy Cletus Hogg (1980-1982; Both Reunion movies; 1997-2000) Sorrell Booke as Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg (1979-1985) Waylon Jennings as The Balladeer (1979-1985) Don Williams as The Balladeer (Reunion Movie #1; 1997) Mac Davis as The Balladeer (Reunion Movie #2; 2000) Episodes Used (In Order Of Appearance): 1. Episode 1: One Armed Bandits 2. Episode 5: High Octane 3. Episode 7: Luke's Love Story 4. Episode 11: Money To Burn 5. Episode 12: Route 7-11 6. Episode 13: Double Sting 7. Episode 14: Days Of Shine & Roses 8. Episode 17: The Meeting 9. Episode 19: The Ghost Of General Lee 10. Episode 20: Dukes Meet Cale Yarborough 11. Episode 24: People's Choice 12. Episode 23: Granny Annie 13. Episode 26: Duke Of Duke 14. Episode 32: Jude Emery 15. Episode 36: Southern Comfurts 16. Episode 37: Carnival Of Thrills, Part 1 17. Episode 38: Carnival Of Thrills, Part 2 18. Episode 39: Enos Strate To The Top 19. Episode 40: The Hazzardville Horror 20. Episode 41: And In This Corner, Luke Duke 21. Episode 44: Baa, Baa, White Sheep 22. Episode 49: The Legacy 23. Episode 50: Duke Vs. Duke 24. Episode 51: My Son, Bo Hogg 25. Episode 53: Along Came A Duke 26. Episode 55: The Return Of Hughie Hogg 27. Episode 57: The Great Hazzard Hijack 28. Episode 60: Miss Daisy Hogg 29. Episode 61: Double Dukes 30. Episode 63: Coltrane Vs. Duke 31. Episode 67: The 10 Million Dollar Sheriff, Part 1 32. Episode 68: The 10 Million Dollar Sheriff, Part 2 33. Episode 69: Trouble At Cooter's 34. Episode 70: Goodbye, General Lee 35. Episode 71: Cletus Falls In Love 36. Episode 72: Hughie Hogg Strikes Again 37. Episode 74: The Sound Of Music - Hazzard Style 38. Episode 75: Shine On, Hazzard Moon 39. Episode 76: Pin The Tail On The Dukes 40. Episode 78: Nothing But The Truth 41. Episode 79: Dear Diary 42. Episode 80: New Deputy In Town 43. Episode 86: Dukes In Danger 44. Episode 87: The New Dukes 45. Episode 88: Dukes Strike It Rich 46. Episode 90: Coy Meets Girl 47. Episode 91: The Hazzardgate Tape 48. Episode 92: Big Daddy 49. Episode 93: Vance's Lady 50. Episode 94: Hazzard Hustle 51. Episode 95: Enos In Trouble 52. Episode 96: The Great Insurance Fraud 53. Episode 97: A Little Game Of Pool 54. Episode 98: The Treasure Of Soggy Marsh 55. Episode 100: The Return Of The Mean Green Machine 56. Episode 101: Ding Dong, The Boss Is Dead 57. Episode 102: Coy Vs. Vance 58. Episode 104: Witness: Jesse Duke 59. Episode 106: Big Brothers Duke 60. Episode 107: Farewell, Hazzard 61: Episode 108: Daisy's Shotgun Wedding 62. Episode 109: Lulu's Gone Away 63. Episode 111: Too Many Rosco's 64. Episode 113: The Boar's Nest Bears 65. Episode 114: Boss Behind Bars 66. Episode 116: Targets: Daisy And Lulu 67. Episode 118: Enos' Last Chance 68. Episode 120: Cooter's Girl 69. Episode 121: Heiress: Daisy Duke 70. Episode 123: Play It Again, Luke 71. Episode 126: How To Succeed In Hazzard 72. Episode 128: The Ransom Of Hazzard County 73. Episode 130: Cooter's Confession 74. Episode 131: Happy Birthday, General Lee 75. Episode 132: Welcome, Waylon Jennings 76. Episode 133: Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Duke 77. Episode 134: Robot P. Coltrane 78. Episode 135: No More Mr. Nice Guy 79. Episode 136: The Dukes In Hollywood 80. Episode 137: Cool Hands, Bo And Luke 81. Episode 138: Go West, Young Dukes 82. Episode 139: Cale Yarborough Comes To Hazzard 83. Episode 140: Danger On The Hazzard Express 84. Episode 141: Sittin' Dukes 85. Episode 147: Opening Night At The Boar's Nest 86. Reunion Movie #1: The Dukes Of Hazzard: Reunion! 87. Reunion Movie #2: The Dukes Of Hazzard: Hazzard In Hollywood
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Bruce Lee Death True Story

Bruce Lee Death True Story

Bruce Lee Death True Story
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▓▒░ http://www.quierosermanga.com/ ░▒▓ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Mystery of Bruce Lee's Death By: Jake Seal Bruce Lee, dressed in the traditional Chinese outfit he wore in the movie Enter The Dragon, was laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle in late July of 1973. But long before Lee's sudden and tragic death in a Hong Kong apartment at age 32, rumors were rife throughout the Orient that he had been wounded or killed in fights. "One day, I got a long-distance call from Hong Kong's largest newspaper," Lee recalled. "They asked me if I was still alive. 'Guess who you are talking to?' I replied." Thus, when Lee actually did die, speculation abounded as to the cause. The rumors ranged from Lee being killed by Hong Kong triads (gangsters) because he refused to pay them protection money - —something that was common for Chinese movie stars to do at that time —to his being killed by an angry martial artist's dim mak (death touch) strike. Some people claimed Lee was cursed—he had just bought a house in Hong Kong that was supposed to be haunted—or that he had died while mking love to actress Betty Tingpei, or that he had angered the Chinese martial arts community by teaching foreigners, and that he had been killed in a challenge match. Many Chinese believed Lee was the victim of too much gum Ilk (intensity) in his training, while others cited drug use as the cause for his sudden demise. Still others believed that Lee's fate was sealed at birth, that it was in the stars. And, finally, there are those who think Lee's death was staged, and that he is merely waiting for the right time to return to society. The facts of the case are this: Lee died after falling into a coma. The coroner's report was inconclusive, and medical authorities came up with five reasons for Lee's untimely death. However, they all agreed that it was caused by a cerebral edema (a swelling of the brain caused by a congestion of fluid). But what caused the edema became a matter of speculation. For the most part, the course of events on that fateful July day in 1973 can be pieced together. According to Lee's wife, Linda, Bruce met film producer Raymond Chow at 2 p.m. at home to discuss the making of Game of Death. They worked until 4 p.m., and then drove together to the home of Betty Tingpei. At around 7:30 p.m., Lee lay down for a nap and was still asleep when Chow called to ask why he and Tingpei had not yet shown up for dinner as planned. The actress told Chow she could not wake Lee. The ensuing autopsy found traces of cannabis in Lee's stomach, but the significance of this discovery is debatable. Some believe the cannabis caused a chemical reaction that led to the cerebral edema, but the coroner's inquiry refutes this theory. In fact, one doctor was quoted as saying that the cannabis being in Lee's stomach was "no more significant than if Bruce had drunk a cup of tea that day." Dr. R.R. Lycette of Queen Elizabeth Hospital viewed Lee's death as a hypersensitivity to one or more of the compounds found in the headache tablet he consumed that afternoon. Although his skull showed no injury, his brain had swollen considerably, from 1,400 to 1,575 grams. None of the blood vessels were blocked or broken, so the possibility of a hemorrhage was ruled out. Chow came to the apartment and could not wake Lee either. A doctor was summoned, and he spent 10 minutes attempting to revive the martial artist before sending him by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. By the time he reached the hospital, Lee was dead . Foul play was immediately suspected as having a role in Lee's passing. Chow appeared on television to try to settle the public furor that quickly developed. He explained what happened, omitting only the fact that Lee had not died at home. The press soon uncovered the truth, however, and demanded to know what Chow was trying to cover up. R.D. Teare, a professor of forensic medicine at the University of London who had overseen more than 90,000 autopsies, was called in and declared that it was basically impossible for the cannabis to be a factor in Lee's death. In Teare's opinion, the edema was caused by hypersensitivity to either meprobamate or aspirin, or a combination of both. His view was accepted by authorities, and a determination of "misadventure" was stamped on Lee's death. Strangely, an early death was a conceivability that Lee had contemplated with surprising frequency. According to his wife Linda, he had no wish to live to a ripe old age because he could not stand the idea of losing the physical abilities he had strived so hard to achieve. "If I should die tomorrow," he used to say, "I will have no regrets. I did what I wanted to do. You can't expect more from life." Music: Long Road Ahead by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton's stumbles as she left a 9/11 memorial ceremony put her health at the forefront of a presidential campaign in which the two major party nominees are among the oldest ever and have disclosed a limited amount of information about their medical history. The Democratic presidential nominee "felt overheated" Sunday and left the ground zero ceremony after about 90 minutes, her campaign said ... Dr ... Oz Show ."....

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Star Tom Holland Dances to Daft Punk on Set (Video)

Edit The Wrap 12 Sep 2016

Civil War,” posted an Instagram video showing him breakdancing in motion-capture gear on the set of the upcoming superhero movie ... Spider-Man Creator Stan Lee Says Zendaya Will Be 'Absolutely Wonderful' as Mary Jane ....

Colin Firth in 'Genius,' now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)

Edit Cleveland 12 Sep 2016

Scott Berg's 1978 National Book Award-winning biography, asks how much credit the editor deserves in the creation of a great American novel, but the question is never really answered, maybe because there's no way to know ... Powerful performances by Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison made this unforgettable film a surprise hit, launching the career of first-time director Lee Tamahori. From Film Movement....

Actress and Trans Activist Alexis Arquette Dies at 47

Edit Slate 12 Sep 2016

Our brother Robert, who became our brother Alexis, who became our sister Alexis, who became our brother Alexis, passed this morning September 11, at 12.32 am ... On stage, she played Lee Harvey Oswald in John Malkovich’s Steppenwolf production of Libra ... The Movie ... She starred in movies like Last Exit to Brooklyn, Jumpin’ at the Boneyard, Of Mice and Men, The Wedding Singer, and The Bride of Chucky ... Alexis was born as Robert, our brother ... ....

Rose City Comic Con ends with 36,000+ costumed geeks, including Deadpool and Harley Quinn (photos)

Edit The Oregonian 12 Sep 2016

It was Lee's last appearance at Portland's Rose City Comic Con, according to the show's website. . Anti-hero characters from the recent movies, such ......

Taylor Swift Paired With South Korean Actor Lee Min-ho

Edit Inquisitr 12 Sep 2016

This might seem strange, but South Korean actor Lee Min-ho is now headlined as one of the most eligible suitors for Taylor Swift ... Lee Min Ho safely arrived in Barcelona, Spain ???????????? ... — ⓉEAM LEE MIN HO ❤️ (@TeamLeeMinHo) September 12, 2016 ... As for Lee Min-ho, he has been on his best behavior ... His recent movie Bounty Hunters was a massive hit ... Perhaps if Taylor Swift is interested, Lee Min-ho does stand a chance....

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Edit Slate 12 Sep 2016

The New York Times Identifies Scientist Wen Ho Lee as the Target of a Nuclear Espionage Investigation at Los Alamos ... You can follow the Wen Ho Lee case, and watch the Times disgrace itself, through those columns, although it’s probably not the best way to understand the story ... 31, 1999, when the case against Lee was beginning to unravel....

Marvel TV Rumors: New Upcoming White Tiger Movie To Schedule Hector Alaya Character, Or Future ...

Edit Inquisitr 12 Sep 2016

Marvel TV/movie rumors are abundant these days and White Tiger, a martial arts master found in the 70s run of the Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu comic series, may find its way into the movie or Marvel TV show live-action world ... Back then the series was developed during the Kung Fu or “chopsocky” movie craze ... As mentioned before this series ran in the 70s the same time martial arts movies were prominent....

WTO announces outcome of 2016 Essay Award for Young Economists (WTO - World Trade Organization)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Sep 2016

The by Eunhee Lee investigates the effect of international trade on inequality and shows the mechanism through which a reduction in trade costs can increase inequality in developing countries ... Eunhee Lee (www.eunhee-lee.com) is from the Republic of Korea ... Eunhee Lee received an 'honourable mention' in the 2016 Essay Award for Young Economists....

La OMC anuncia el resultado del Premio OMC de Ensayo para Jóvenes Economistas 2016 (WTO - World Trade Organization)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Sep 2016

The by Eunhee Lee investigates the effect of international trade on inequality and shows the mechanism through which a reduction in trade costs can increase inequality in developing countries ... Eunhee Lee (www.eunhee-lee.com) is from the Republic of Korea ... Eunhee Lee recibió una mención en el Premio de Ensayo para Jóvenes Economistas 2016....

L’OMC annonce les résultats de l’édition 2016 du prix du meilleur article qu’elle décerne à de jeunes économistes (WTO - World Trade Organization)

Edit Public Technologies 12 Sep 2016

The by Eunhee Lee investigates the effect of international trade on inequality and shows the mechanism through which a reduction in trade costs can increase inequality in developing countries ... Eunhee Lee (www.eunhee-lee.com) is from the Republic of Korea ... Eunhee Lee a reçu une 'mention honorable' à l'issue du concours pour le Prix 2016 du meilleur article décerné à de jeunes économistes....

[re]Assignment review: gender-switching hitman thriller is staggering misfire

Edit IMDb 12 Sep 2016

... a man turned into a woman without her consent, sets up a strong contender for 2016’s worst movie ... - Benjamin Lee....

'100 years of movie making': the art of movie posters at Lebanon Valley College gallery

Edit Penn Live 12 Sep 2016

But thanks to an exhibition on display at Lebanon Valley College, movie posters will finally receive the appreciation that such art deserves ... An American Century at the Movies ... Arnold Art Gallery, "the posters represent 100 years of movie making." ... Robert Machado ... The art of movie posters ... But in more modern times, photography and photoshop have come to be the most common format for movie posters....

Just the Wrong Amount of American

Edit Slate 12 Sep 2016

Two days later, before any arrest or charges had been made, the Times identified the suspect as Wen Ho Lee, a Taiwan-born scientist, and reported he’d just been fired from the lab ... Lee was the only suspect under investigation ... It can be easy to forget the enormity of the Wen Ho Lee debacle ... Former Los Alamos counterintelligence chief Robert Vrooman found Lee to be naïve and thus vulnerable, but not a spy....

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