On March 4‚ 1865‚ Abraham Lincoln gave his second inauguration speech as President of the United States‚ which he gives after the victory over the secessionists in the American Civil War. In his second inauguration speech‚ President Lincoln says‚ “If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses which‚ in the providence of God…and that he gives to both North and South this terrible war as the woe due…that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.” He is speaking of the
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Abraham Lincoln’s The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions (An Address Before the Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield‚ Illinois) January 27‚ 1838 As a subject for the remarks of the evening‚ the perpetuation of our political institutions‚ is selected. In the great journal of things happening under the sun‚ we‚ the American People‚ find our account running‚ under date of the nineteenth century of the Christian era.--We find ourselves in the peaceful possession‚ of the fairest portion of
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Adolf Hitler was a German patriot who served in the army during the outbreak of World War I. Germany’s collapse and surrender in 1918 led to Hitler’s outrage. His passion for Germany allowed him to rise to power as leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi’s). Hitler’s methodology includes propaganda from his published book‚ “Mein Kampf”‚ which outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. On February 1‚ 1933‚ Hitler presented his speech “Appeal to the German People”
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Incumbent president Barack Obama gave the very last speech of his presidency from his former constituency‚ Chicago‚ IL. As the speech began‚ the crowd chanted “four more years‚” and the president replied‚ “I can’t do that.” The speech had a spirit encouragement and Obama brought full circle his campaign slogans of hope and change. Many of his supporters are weary about the presidency of President-elect Trump‚ however‚ Obama promised a smooth transition and continuous advisement in the years to come
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Friends and Fellow Citizens:-- Called upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country‚ I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow citizens which is here assembled‚ to express my grateful thanks for the favor with which they have been pleased to look toward me‚ to declare a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents‚ and that I approach it with those anxious and awful presentiments which the greatness of the charge and the weakness of my powers
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Speech Analysis of Richard Nixon’s First Inaugural Address 1: The communication was a speech delivered at the White House for Nixon’s presidential inauguration. 2: January 20th‚ 1969. 3: Richard Nixon‚ President of the United States 4: The audience was the American people and other nations that had a relationship with the United States. 5: “The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker. This honor now beckons America--the chance to help lead the world at last out
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On Tuesday‚ January 10‚ President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. A large portion of his speech was devoted to the controversial topic of immigration reform. A careful analysis of his remarks reveals that he does not want undocumented people living in America. Although he does squeeze in some ideas that will allow a limited amount of immigrants to receive citizenship most were ideas to them keep out or severely hurt their chances. Trump uses a series of rhetorical devices
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The Battle of Gettysburg was by far the bloodiest battle in American History and ultimately changed the outcome on the Civil War. During the first year and a half the Confederates succeeded with many major victories against the Union Army. However‚ the Battle of Gettysburg became a great turning point of the war. The battle itself lasted for three days and decisions made by both the Confederates and the Union led to one of the highest casualty wars in history. After three grueling days‚ the Union
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Caessar Saldana Jan 30‚ 2013 Lit Comp AP Brown-Pd. 5 Rhetorical Analysis on the Second Inaugural Address of President Barrack Obama Barrack Obama’s inauguration speech successfully executed crafty rhetoric to ensure our country that we will be under safe hands. The speech draws from ideas straight from the founding documents and Martin Luther King’s speech to establish ‘our’ goal to join together and take action on the many problems facing our country. As President Barrack Obama begins
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When most people think about the American Civil War and all its blood filled battles‚ the most famous battle that comes to mind is Gettysburg. The majority would say it was the most important battle and the turning point of the war‚ however‚ that is not the case. The turning point of the Civil War occurred in the spring of 1863 with the Battle over Vicksburg. Vicksburg was the key to success for the side who claimed victory and when the Union did just that‚ the war was changed from that point forward
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