Hourly History QUOTES

121 " The armistice that ended the First World War had given birth to an uneasy peace. The disillusioned youth who survived the first global conflict had their brief period of rebellion before the Great Depression burdened the population with an economic crisis so devastating that it crippled the world’s markets, engendering mass unemployment that in turn led to social discontent and distrust in government. "

― Hourly History , World War II D-Day: A History From Beginning to End

122 " You Americans, you treat the Third World in the way an Iraqi peasant treats his new bride. Three days of honeymoon, and then it’s off to the fields.” —Saddam Hussein "

― Hourly History , The Gulf War: A History from Beginning to End

123 " the typical life expectancy of a soldier arriving to reinforce the city was twenty-four hours "

― Hourly History , World War II Stalingrad: A History From Beginning to End

124 " Various musicians consented here and there to give the young boy lessons, but in 1781, Ludwig officially became the pupil of Christian Gottlob Neefe, the new court organist. This relationship opened up Ludwig’s first great responsibility in 1782, when Neefe temporarily traveled elsewhere, leaving his duties as organist for religious services to Ludwig. The boy had to play twice every day for the Catholic masses in addition to other special services. In 1783, the busy Neefe also asked Ludwig to take his place in playing the harpsichord (another instrument similar to a piano) for rehearsals of the court orchestra. Neefe had stretched Ludwig’s capabilities by requiring him to practice the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Now Ludwig would have to read and play a variety of complicated musical pieces, further expanding his musical education. In addition, Beethoven began producing noteworthy compositions of his own. It was not until 1784, however, that Ludwig was officially appointed as Neefe’s assistant as court organist and finally began receiving a small salary. At last, he could help to financially support his family with his music, the purpose toward which his father had groomed him practically from babyhood. In 1787, at 16 years of age, Beethoven was sent to Vienna, Austria, to study under the musical master, Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart. It is not known whether he was able to receive lessons from Mozart, though some say that he was instructed by him in musical composition. Unfortunately, Beethoven’s mother became seriously ill with tuberculosis, and he had to hurry home from Vienna to say goodbye before her death at 40 years of age. "

― Hourly History , Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life From Beginning to End

125 " All stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true story teller who would keep you from that.” —Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon "

― Hourly History , Ernest Hemingway: A Life From Beginning to End

126 " By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise.” —Adolf Hitler "

― Hourly History , Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End

127 " There were positions in the city that saw control switch from German to Russian possession as many as fifteen times. "

― Hourly History , World War II Stalingrad: A History From Beginning to End

128 " In January 1794, Haydn left for London, and Beethoven continued his studies in strict counterpoint composition with Johann Albrechtsberger. It is also thought possible that he received lessons in vocal composition from Antonio Salieri and violin lessons from Ignaz Schuppanzigh during this time as well. "

― Hourly History , Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life From Beginning to End

129 " During his first few years in Chicago, Capone presented himself—of all things—as a boxing promoter. "

― Hourly History , Al Capone: A Life From Beginning to End

130 " If there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.” —Billy Bragg, ‘The Progressive Patriot "

― Hourly History , English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End

131 " Mark Twain, the beloved author who gave voice to the unique place that was and is the United States, was also Samuel Clemens. "

― Hourly History , Mark Twain: A Life From Beginning to End

132 " On March 29, 1795, Beethoven made his first appearance at a public concert in Vienna. The concert, organized by Antonio Salieri for the benefit of widows and orphans, featured only two musicians. Antonio Cartellieri, the first young musician, performed an oratorio. Beethoven composed an original concerto and played it on the pianoforte along with orchestral accompaniment. "

― Hourly History , Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life From Beginning to End

133 " Britain had a small number of troops stationed near Stanley on East Falkland. These included a company sized garrison of 69 Royal Marines "

― Hourly History , Falklands War: A History from Beginning to End

134 " While the State exists there can be no freedom; when there is freedom there will be no State. "

― Hourly History , Vladimir Lenin: A Life From Beginning to End

135 " mysterious illness dubbed “Gulf War Syndrome” plagued military personnel. Scores of soldiers were falling ill with a plethora of symptoms, the most common being gastrointestinal distress, fibromyalgia, and extreme, chronic fatigue. Years later, researchers would also observe what appeared to be a trend in birth defects in children of Gulf War veterans. The source of this illness, which has been devastating for those impacted and their families, remains somewhat of a mystery. Some suspect the use of chemical or biological weapons "

― Hourly History , The Gulf War: A History from Beginning to End

136 " was a risky move, "

― Hourly History , World War II Dunkirk: A History From Beginning to End

137 " Many of Beethoven’s relationships followed a rocky path. In fact, it was common for him to become estranged from many of his companions following bitter arguments that often could be traced back to rash words or actions on his part. Naturally impulsive and strong-willed, pushed into a heady society at a young age, Beethoven had never received the type of wise, consistent guidance from his father that would have helped him learn to control his emotions. Even as an adult, Beethoven could be furiously angry one moment and pitifully repentant the next. "

― Hourly History , Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life From Beginning to End

138 " I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” —Albert Einstein "

― Hourly History , Albert Einstein: A Life From Beginning to End

139 " On March 28, 1801, his only full-length ballet was premiered, The Creatures of Prometheus. Beethoven also completed one of his most famous and enchanting pieces during this year, his Piano Sonata No. 14, which would come to be known and loved as the Moonlight Sonata. "

― Hourly History , Ludwig van Beethoven: A Life From Beginning to End

140 " By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise.” —Adolf Hitler Despite "

― Hourly History , Adolf Hitler: A Life From Beginning to End