natural thing to do. However‚ Michelle Obama proclaims that a college degree comes with the obligation to spread newfound knowledge to future generations and to improve the state of our country. While this is a noble statement‚ it does not change the fact that college attendance and the acquisition of a degree never oblige one to do anything. Rather‚ the choice belongs to the graduate. Throughout her commencement speech at Bowie State University‚ Obama repeatedly announces that graduates have
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50 years later‚ at the same spot President Obama gave a speech; explaining why Selma should be honored has an American milestone. Even though Selma is not seen as a milestone in America’s history‚ Obama wants to prove otherwise because Selma was a big step forward in the civil right movement. First‚ President Obama tries to persuade the American public that what happened at Salem should be honored employing Historical appeal. Throughout the speech Obama associate other historical events to Selma
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Throughout my life I have been influenced by those real life heroes. These heroes go by the name of Barack Obama‚ Janelle Monae and Oprah Winfrey. Janelle Monae and Oprah Winfrey‚ both women of color‚ have both influenced and empowered the lives of women around the world to look at themselves in a positive way. Although these women are great‚ the most important hero in my life is Barack Obama. Not only was he the first African American president ‚ but he made many African Americans realize that
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Comparison of Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela’s Inaugural Address Great inaugural speeches can be inspiring‚ revolutionary‚ and even unforgettable. Two great examples of inaugural addresses are Barack Obama’s inaugural speech in 2009 and Nelson Mandela’s inaugural speech in 1994. They are both the first black people to be elected as a president in their country‚ grabbing the great attention of their audiences. Both Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela use the inaugural address to persuade their citizens
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also worth noting that Obama was not President‚ but Senator at the time of the interview‚ which may also have had an impact. Barack Obama creates rapport with his audience during his victory acceptance speech in a multitude of ways. In terms of structure‚ he opens his speech by directly addressing those in front of him‚ ‘Hello Chicago!’ This creates an instant link with those before him. He then goes on to address those who may have doubted his chance at victory and immediately follows
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Take responsibility We all have a responsibility‚ right? Well‚ the answer must be yes – at least recording to Barack Obama. The President of the United States of America‚ Barack Obama held this speech: Back to School on the 8th of September in 2009 at Wakerfield High School in Arlingtin‚ Virginia in context of the first day of school. He held this speech in order to discuss the importance and expectations of an education with the clear message of the responsibility you have to yourself followed
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On behalf of the great state of Illinois‚ crossroads of a nation‚ Land of Lincoln‚ (Already he refers to Lincoln‚ a highly respected former President famous for the Gettysburg Address) let me express my deepest gratitude for the privilege of addressing this convention. Tonight is a particular honor for me because‚ let’s face it‚ my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely. My father was a foreign student‚ born and raised in a small village in Kenya. He grew up herding goats‚ went to school
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the American people first. For over 225 years America has seen fearless leaders who guide selflessly‚ and leaders who can be called ‘restrained’ and cautious. The last two leaders of America have both been a first of their kind. Former President Barack Obama made history as the first black president and gave hope to equality driven Americans everywhere. Current President Donald Trump is a new breed of leader. He is an ‘everyday citizen’‚ except he does own and run one of the largest real estate businesses
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iReport Money Sports SHARE THIS Print Email More sharing Nelson Mandela memorial: Barack Obama’s speech in full updated 8:49 AM EST‚ Tue December 10‚ 2013 Watch this video Obama: We can still learn from Mandela STORY HIGHLIGHTS President Barack Obama: "The world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us" "He would erect a constitutional order to preserve freedom for future generations‚" he said Obama: "Nelson Mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done" "Mandela
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Essay – Barack Obama‚”Back to School” What are some of President Barack Obama’s methods for successful speeches? How does he manage to gather the attention of his audience? Is he really just throwing out slogans at people or does he really deliver a mark after they’ve left the audience? This essay will embark on some of these questions through an analysis of his speech presented at Wakefield High School in Arlington‚ Virginia at an event called‚ “Back to school”. President Barack Obama’s speech is
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