Geneva Convention

 Did you know that the Geneva Conventions have been around for over 150 years? Their history isn't very long but its impact is amazing. They have saved many lives in armed conflicts and will save more. The Geneva Conventions are the most important treaties ever made

The Geneva  Conventions have a very important role. They are a list of laws or rules for armed conflicts. There are four of these conventions, each adopted at their own time. These rules give protection to military chaplains , medical personnel, civilians and wounded soldiers, but what do these statements actually state to protect people?

The Geneva Conventions say many things. One of the articles state that you may not destroy a potential dangerous object and only capture it. Several of the articles state that if there is the international red cross on it, you may not shoot it. Also, since the red cross is a sign humanitarian service you cannot use it for deception.

 The history of Geneva conventions are very interesting. The first ten articles were adopted in 1864. That means that some of these articles have been around for nearly 150 years! After ward the second set of articles or the second Geneva convention were added in 1909. Twenty years later, the third treaty was added. Then in after World War II, in 1949 the fourth and final treaty was added.

The Geneva Conventions add a bit of order to the insanity called  war. We should be thankful that these exist otherwise the world would be a  gigantic battlefield. Because of the constantly evolving nature of warfare, we should adopt another convention to protect civilians against terrorism.

George Washington

 George Washington was an amazing person.  He had many jobs and was very unique personality. What makes him amazing is his service as president and being General of the Armies or a six star general. George Washington is the most influential person in history.

George Washington was many things before his presidency. When he was 16 and still young he was the surveyor of Culpeper, Fredrick and Augusta Counties which is currently located in Virginia. After his father and half brother died he was in charge of Mount Vernon and became a farmer and a land owner. After the death of his half brother he was enrolled in the military and tried to join the British army several times but all were rejected. He was pulled out several times due to illness but he rejoined every time. After achieving the rank of Brigadier General he resigned from serving and continue his work on Mount Vernon and married Martha Dandridge. He and his wife had two children and adopted two of his stepchildren’s children who both died before or during the Revolutionary War

George Washington was a very ambitious and dedicated man. All he wanted to do in life was be a farmer but when duty called he stepped to the challenge but right after his goes straight back to being a farmer. He didn’t want to shape history at all actually. 

George Washington is greatly known for his service in the Revolutionary War. He was appointed by congress at the time to do three important jobs. One was he had to train the colonists to be soldiers. The most important job was being a symbol of the revolution itself. He stood as a figure that kept the patriots on track to achieving the ultimate goal of independence. His final job was his position as a general. He fought against the British forces head on and never surrendered his men during a battle. He may have retreated or won but he never gave in to the enemy.

George Washington was a great person. I don’t know what our country would be like be like if never did what he did. He inspired and influenced decisions that impacted history greatly just by the actions he preformed themselves. There is no person that I know of that shaped history like George Washington did.