In this paper I will outline some items that were buried in a time capsule during the 1960’s decade and have been discovered by my colleagues and me in an archeological land field in a remote part of Africa. I will describe these five items that had a vital impact on the era of the 60’s and detail what significance of these items and how they shaped history. The items located upon digging were: A laminated ticket to the Martin Luther King speech at the Lincoln Memorial‚ an embroidery patch with a
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November 12‚ 2013 “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up‚ live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self evident‚ that all men are created equal.” All throughout history black have been mistreated. Whether it was slavery in early American history or segregation until the mid 1900’s. In the past‚ blacks were always being treated with such a condescending manner. Beyond question they have never received their God given rights of freedom
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adding the Martin Luther King’s memorial was to have a “line of leadership” which is the combination of three different memorials--the Lincoln Memorial‚ the Jefferson Memorial‚ and now‚ the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial celebrates the life and historical significance of President Abraham Lincoln. He was the President who stopped abolished slavery and his monuments the famous place where Martin Luther King gave his “I have a Dream” speech. The Jefferson Memorial honors one of
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which faces us all” and “this is a matter that concerns this country and what it stands for and in meeting it I ask the support of all our citizens.” Showing that his audience included blacks as well as whites‚ southerners as well as northerners‚ and men as well as women. Kennedy’s tone or ethos seemed as though he was scolding the Americans. He seems disappointed in his people as he says‚ “I hope every American‚ regardless of where he lives‚ will stop and examine his conscience about his and other
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repeating the same mistakes made in the past. Any text that has these characteristics can be classified as a classic text. The novel ’Animal Farm’‚ the extract from ’Pride and Prejudice’‚ as well as the ’Martin Luther King Speech’ (MLK speech) all have these characteristics and so they are therefore classified as classic texts. Classic texts give us insight into specific historical events. Pride and Prejudice shows this feature in the social side of the historical events. It tells the story of
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The famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by Martin Luther King‚ Jr. In the significant March in Washington in August 1963 effectively urged the US government to take actions and to finally set up fairness between the black and white people in USA. Although there were many issues that contributed to the accomplishment of the speech‚ it was mainly King’s expert use of dissimilar rhetorical tools that encouraged Kennedy and his team to take further steps towards ethnic equality. The King effectively
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texts to help shape‚ challenge or even support perceptions we have about the world we live in. Composers use distinctive voices in their texts to help us think about the significant issues involved in the world around us. Marele Day‚ in “the Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender”. Using the form of a crime fiction to challenge our perceptions of the role of men and women in the world we live in. Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream” also explores these significant issues. It was aimed to encourage
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phrase or reference throughout. Rather than a past reference he speaks towards change for the future saying "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of creed" (p.645). King’s speech‚ being in the midst of a very tough and emotionally low for many‚ digs into the hearts of his crowd as he speaks to a better future. When King says "I have a dream"(p.645) he paints a picture of encouragement and optimism. He is speaking solely based on his listeners trust
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Banks‚ Stores‚ and Plants Closing Today.” New York Times 9 Apr. 1968: 35. ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times. Library Gateway‚ Champaign-Urbana‚ Illinois. 11 Apr. 2004 “Networks Will Cover Services for Dr Posner‚ Gerald L.. Killing the Dream: James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. New York: Random House‚ 1998. Ripley‚ Anthony. “50‚000 Expected for Funeral of Dr. King in Atlanta Today.” New York Times 9 Apr. 1968: 1-2. ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York
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attract the listeners’ attention and to show his respect the author uses addressing (ladies and gentlemen)‚ with the help of pronoun ‘we’ he lets the audience know he associates himself with them‚ they all are in unity. From using by the author pronoun ‘I’ and providing an example from his own life we can learn that he is very personally involved in the situation. Also frequent use of gradation ‘bitterness‚ hatred‚ a desire for revenge’ ‘understanding‚ compassion and love’ ‘all of you‚ all of our fellow
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