Sentences with phrase «by national hero»

The Irish Labour Party — founded by national hero James Connolly over a century ago — faces the prospect of annihilation in this week's election, despite having been part of a government that has delivered jobs and growth.

germany the first country (1500), to receive the bible in their own language, translated by their national hero martin luther.

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Benito Juárez, supreme court justice and then president, was the liberals» foremost leader and engineer of the 1857 constitution (for which he is now honored by schoolchildren as the first among national heroes).37 Earlier outlawed had been any but «secular» education and the use of civil machinery to enforce religious vows and payment of church tithes.

On the other hand, he was certainly a great hero to the younger anti-Nazi campaigners, such as the «White Rose» group at Munich University (Hans and Sophie School — who were, incidentally, also inspired by the writings of another great Catholic, John Henry Newman) and the youth group at St Ludwig's Church in the same city who combined opposition to National Socialism with devout Catholicism and enthusiasm for the emerging liturgical movement.

The CCP stirs the nationalistic emotions of the people by contesting Japan over issues such as: the disputed territorial claims with China: its writing of history that omits Japanese atrocities in its invasion of China, and in recent visits by its leaders to Japan's Yasukuni shrine which honors national heroes including convicted war criminals.2

The marchers, numbering twenty thousand by the time they reached D.C., became a national sensation, and Cox's Army had received a hero's welcome in town after town on their way to the nation's capital.

Winners of the first annual Handcraft Heroes Breast Cancer Campaign were chosen by an independent panel of judges chaired by Dr. Sheri Phillips Prentiss, MD, National Spokesperson Susan G. Komen 3 - Day.

It would be a national disgrace for young England stars to drop out of the Under - 21 European Championships this summer according to England goalscoring hero Gary Lineker, reported by BBC Sport.

The UCI World Tour is composed of 37 events, including the three three - week grand tours, but also 20 one - day races that are attended by the best riders and receive much greater attention in places like, say, Belgium and the Netherlands, where winning on the famed and treacherous Paris - Roubaix cobblestones can make you a national hero.

Crawford, who once raced a giraffe and a zebra on television (beat the giraffe, lost to the zebra), had won the 200 - meter gold on a surreal Thursday night, when the start of his race was delayed four minutes by Greek fans chanting the name of Konstantinos Kenteris, the 2000 Olympic champion and national hero who withdrew from the Games after missing a drug test, and Hel - las!

The defeat, in which the English champion won only a single round, and that by a shade before Marciano had warmed up to the slaughter, has installed Cockell as a national hero.

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The United left - back, who has found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford this season, almost became a national hero when he struck a fierce right - footed half volley onto the post after the Azzurri went behind during their World Cup qualifier against Sweden last night.

This childbirth education and pre / post natal fitness fusion was created by USA's National Birth Hero, Founder, Stephanie Larson.

What better way to celebrate school lunch heroes than by recognizing national winners of Director, Manager and Employee of the Year?

Between our big NSBW 2015 celebration earlier this month, to promoting SNF scholarships and celebrating our School Nutrition Hero Award recipients at the 43rd Annual Legislative Action Conference, we almost let National Nutrition Month slip by without a mention on the blog — time to remedy that!

A Romanian citizen of Palestinian origins, Mr. Arafat is regarded by many as a national hero.

As a hero, Bevan, more than most politicians, has left a tangible memorial - a National Health Service of which the fundamental principles are now unchallenged by any other than the most extreme libertarians.

Although the FDNY remain fiercely patriotic for their country the status given to them as national heroes was believed by many to be hollow.

The Roll Call of Heroes ceremony took place as part of National Police Week, proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 as a dedication to those members of law enforcement who died in the line of duty.

Guber Polls: Bayelsans Steadfastness has prevailed - Fayose Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, declared on Monday that the Bayelsa State Governor and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Seriake Dickson and the millions of the good people of the state have shown steadfastness with PDP during the state's governorship election, which was, declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, noting that with the action which exemplified peoples» power against Abuja political oppressors, Bayelsans can rightly be described as «worthy heroes of democracy».

It is therefore realistic politics devoid of hero - worshipping sentiments for the northern political elite across party lines to gather round the presidential drawing board once again but this time with a commitment to salvage the power and prestige of northern politics from national devaluation and possible rejection brought about by the shortcomings of its elected preferred candidate.

Mark - Viverito, who has been one of López Rivera's strongest supporters, made reference to a recently published op - ed piece by him in which he said he's «bestowing» the National Freedom Hero designation granted him by the parade's organizers to others.

Since his successful push to effectively end collective bargaining rights for most state workers, Walker has emerged as a national conservative hero, shattering fundraising records in Wisconsin by collecting $ 25 million, mostly from out - of - state donors.

I encourage all New Yorkers to visit the Harriet Tubman Home National Historical Park so that we can all continue to be inspired by one of the great heroes and moral leaders in American history.»

Other speakers at the briefing included award - winning conservationist Jim Toomey, who created the comic strip Sherman's Lagoon, filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, an award - winning writer and filmmaker recently named one of a dozen Ocean Heroes by the National Geographic Society, and Luke Creswell, who co-directed the award - winning large - format films Wild Ocean and The Last Reef: Cities Beneath The Sea.

Widely respected by colleagues, President Ernest Bai Koroma hailed him as a «national hero.»

Director Oliver Stone leaves little mystery as to his sympathies, portraying Edward Snowden broadly as a hero, an opinion shared by millions who feel the former National Security Agency contractor's leaked information cast much needed sunlight on the surveillance state.

While Sully and his crew were hailed as heroes by the media, the National Transportation Safety Board quietly launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether it was reckless, casting a shadow of self - doubt on the experienced pilot.

If you think Edward Snowden is a hero for leaking information that the National Security Agency collected on millions of American citizens, by all means check out SNOWDEN, the polished new movie from Oliver Stone, starring Joseph Gordon - Levitt.

The Ministry's PR team lead by Julia Staycova (Margita Gorsheva) turn Tzanko into a national hero in a televised event.

Shot in a gorgeous black - and - white, «The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki» is an introspective, biographical drama directed by Juho Kuosmanen about the Finnish boxer Olli Maki, who was pointed to become a national hero in 1962 when... Continue reading →

Sully is labeled a hero but before he can get patted on the back he is informed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that he is being investigated for possible negligence.

We're kind of review - heavy this week with Guitar Hero 3, Manhunt 2, Call of Duty 4, and Cars Mater - National, followed by some other exciting games in Tuesday Traffic.

It's like this: Clouseau is brought in by the French chief of police (Kevin Kline: De-Lovely, who also looks embarrassed to be here) on a case of national import because the chief knows Clouseau will fail, at which point the chief will step in and take over and look like a hero.

To the relief of comedy enthusiasts everywhere, in A Futile and Stupid Gesture (now available on Netflix), comedy legend and unsung hero, Doug Kenney, the man who co-founded the ground - breakingly irreverent National Lampoon magazine with his best friend, Henry Beard, «the oldest man who was ever a teenager», is imagined with great admiration and comedic inheritance by one of this era's funniest, most visionary voices, David Wain.

He said in a statement per Variety: «I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes respectfully deserve.»

Downstairs, the basement gallery features a new exhibition including medals and shields, all of which represent the national hero status that the Duke had by the time of his death in 1852.

As Flanagan notes, Waters has received non-stop accolades for her school support — a 1998 Excellent in Education Award from her state's senator, Barbara Boxer, an Education Heroes Award from the U.S. Dept of Ed, and an exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian on the National Mall devoted to Edible Schoolyard.

This passion led him to be published by the National Council of Teachers of Math in 2005, to be selected as a national Raytheon «Math Hero» in 2006, and to be an invited speaker at the National Middle School Association's national conference National Council of Teachers of Math in 2005, to be selected as a national Raytheon «Math Hero» in 2006, and to be an invited speaker at the National Middle School Association's national conference national Raytheon «Math Hero» in 2006, and to be an invited speaker at the National Middle School Association's national conference National Middle School Association's national conference national conference in 2010.

That reference resonated with the other piece I read this weekend — the wonderful report by my heroes at the National Education Policy Center, «Democracy Left Behind: How Recent Reforms Undermine Local School Governance and Democratic Action.»

As Ocean City High School's Teacher of the Year, Amy T. Andersen was featured in the New Jersey School Board Association's School Leader and was recently honored by the National Liberty Museum with the Teacher as Hero: Exceptional Teacher Award.

Scott was named one of three «Local Heroes» for 2013 by the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association.

Paladin's Odyssey — $ 11.99 by Bruce Fottler Joseph Paladin is a national hero, but is he really the person who many hold in high esteem?

This year breaks precedence with the award going to The Shadow Hero (Macmillan / First Second) by Gene Luen Yang «a writer who has made his name in the graphic novel industry, where he wrote and illustrated the first ever graphic novel to be a finalist for the National Book Award [Boxers and Saints]-- and the first ever graphic novel to win the Printz Award [American Born Chinese].»

April 26, 2017 Maddie's Fund ®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well - being of companion animals, has surprised 15 animal welfare leaders with Maddie Hero Awards for their incredible efforts in furthering the no - kill nation mission through shelter medicine, community lifesaving and big picture thinking.

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, May 19, 2016 — American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that voting is now open in the third annual American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician Awards ™, sponsored by Zoetis.

Anita has supported Cats Protection by donating a «paw print» to raise funds for unwanted cats and judging the Hero Cat category at the National Cat Awards in 2016.

By saving shelter dogs and transforming them into national heroes, the Search Dog Foundation highlights the capabilities of shelter dogs for all types of service programs.

Hounds and Heroes, founded by Bonnie - Jill Laflin, Sports Broadcaster, and the only female scout in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, is a national nonprofit dedicated to lift the spirits and morale of our active, wounded, and veteran military troops worldwide, and to increase community awareness, education and, involvement about the cruelty to animals and necessary care for animals through rescue, foster, and adoption.