Venn Diagrams World History Honors Maisie O’Meara

Early Life Events/Influences Born around the same time Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi Born in Dublin, Ireland Grew up on a farm Grew up in a suburb Very intelligent Grew up without a true mother figure Lived with father from age fourteen on Mother died when he was fourteen Had a strict and controlling father Had some type of behavioral problem Enjoyed reading Enjoyed playing chess Started working towards career at age seventeen working at a radio station Started working towards career at age fifteen getting involved in a boys band that eventually became U2 Oprah WinfreyBono

Accomplishments/Findings/Beliefs Was the youngest reporter and first African American woman to work at WTVF-TV in Nashville The Oprah Winfrey Show became the highest rated talk show in history Believe that helping other people is very important Very generous and charitable Founded her own production studio, magazine, and book club Founded the Angel Network to raise money for charity organizations Won various humanitarian awards Received an award from TIME Magazine Believes it is very important to be comfortable with one-self Has very strong political and religious beliefs The only person ever to be nominated for an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Nobel Prize Created the EDUN clothing line for poverty stricken communities U2 was inducted into UK Music Hall of Fame Co-founded many organizations that work to end poverty Oprah WinfreyBono

Affect on History/Legacy Will go down in history as one of the most influential and inspiring women that have ever lived Known as “America’s Best Friend” and definitely lives up to that title Will be greatly remembered for her show and studio Will be remembered for all their works of charity and kindness Their work will encourage other prominent people in society to be more charitable Set some very high standards in the entertainment industry Will be remembered as one of the greatest artists and performers in the world Has inspired all people, rich and poor, to make the world a better place Will be remembered for all the charitable organizations he was involved in Oprah WinfreyBono