American War Heroes.

I looked at different American war heroes including George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. All three of these men were American generals and later presidents. An American hero must inspire, and show confidence in order for the people to love them and follow them and all three of these men did that. George Washington helped found our country and led our people to freedom on the battlefield. He was a good commander and an even better speaker. He was always able to inspire his troops even in the darkest of times. He later then went onto become Our first president. Grant was also another general during the Civil War. He was known for inspiring his men and being able to win great victories with little. His heroic leadership during the war eventually led him to the presidency. Last but not least Eisenhower, the supreme commander of the allied forces of World War 2. Eisenhower was also known to be able to give great speaches and inspire his troops. He was able to gain there dedicated devotion through speaches deliverd inspiring awe. An overall theme that seemed to be shared by all American war heroes is that they must show confidence, and give assurance to the people following them, they must also show that they know what they are doing. I think this is because people want to follow someone that they like and feel safe following. They need to know that they are in good hands, and people like Grant radiated assurance. Men like these were booeys of saftey in times of wild storms.



This picture shows the Supreme Commander of the Union forces during the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant. The image shows a rugged man who is just like his own soldiers. He was a spectacular strategist, and a symbol of inspiration for all of his soldiers.

"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace." - Ulysses S. Grant

This shows Grant's unwillingness to participate in war. This is a quality that can be considered invaluable to people in leaders. It shows that he does not choose to be apart of war, but does so in order to uphold the country.



In this image General Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the allied forces during world war 2 is shown giving a final speach before paratroopers depart for their fateful drops into Normandy. Eisenhower always was with his men and this is shown here giving the the idea that he is just one of the regular soldiers.

"You don't lead by hitting people over the head-that's assault, not leadership."
- General Dwight D. Eisenhower

This shows Eisenhower's understanding of command, which is what made him the commander he is. He understood that you couldn't force men to do what you want, but you must inspire and convince men that what you want them to do is right.





This image shows the father of our country George W. Washington, our first president. In this portrait George is painted with an aura of confidence and assurance about him. The image shows a confident man who knows how to lead.

"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. " - George Washington

This quote shows that George Washington wanted what was best for his country, and that he truly cares for his country. It showed to everyone that his intentions were not to become a monarch, but to create something that would be the best thing possible for the new country America.

"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace." - Ulysses S. Grant

I think that all of the things I collected show very well how men like Washington, Grant and Eisenhower were good American war heroes. The quotes given show that the men were more than just soldiers, but contrymen and patriots, someone to follow. The pictures give an impression of assurance and confidence in the men being shown. All the things I collected show how the people I talked about were great leaders and heroes.