The 4th of March on Saturday‚ 1865 the Second Inaugural Address was spoke by Father‚ President Abraham Lincoln. Pennsylvania avenue was drenched in rain from the past few weeks‚ with mud and standing rain water‚ though thousands of spectators stood through the mud awaiting to hear the great President‚ the United States had no idea that in a little over a month the Nation’s most tragic event would be waiting‚ taking the Country’s most intelligent needed father Abraham Lincoln in his tragic assassination
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A Summary of John F. Kennedy’s Life Experiences John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline‚ Massachusetts on May 29‚ 1917 and died in Dallas‚ Texas on November 22‚ 1963. Regarded as their father’s favorite‚ JFK felt continuously overshadowed by his older brother‚ Joseph Kennedy‚ Jr. JFK joined the Navy‚ where he commanded PT-109‚ a Patrol Torpedo boat‚ in the South Pacific. After a Japanese destroyer rammed his boat‚ he became a hero for his efforts in saving his men in August 1943. In November
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Lincoln begins his second inaugural address by creating himself as a trustworthy and humble speaker. He concedes to his audience repeatedly‚ sharing that he understands they do not want to listen to a lengthy self-righteous speech at this point‚ he cannot give them any new information‚ and “with high hope for the future‚ no prediction in regard to it is ventured.” By showing great understanding and sympathy for his audience‚ he lets them know he is on their side and will not lead them astray. If
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Introduction After the failure of the Articles of Confederation‚ Americans not only needed a stronger Constitution they also needed a strong leader‚ enter George Washington. On April 30‚ 1789 George Washington gave the first inaugural address after being sworn in as the first President of the United States of America. As the first leader of the United States he had to set the stage for the rest of the Presidents to come after him. Being the first president of the United States presented many challenges
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The Roaring Twenties Stocks rose‚ generation gaps increased‚ important agreements were formed and culture thrived. Entering an era post a World War meant it was time for re-construction. America in the 1920’s marked a time post war and pre depression that was a booming or “roaring” time. The United States experienced a developing age like never before. Politically‚ the government decided to reform their beliefs on war and foreign relations—although‚ anti-immigration laws were enforced around the
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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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1. After World War I‚ America turned inward‚ away from the world‚ and started a policy of “isolationism.” Americans denounced “radical” foreign ideas and “un-American” lifestyles. 2. The “Red Scare” of 1919-20 resulted in Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer (“Fighting Quaker”) using a series of raids to round up and arrest about 6‚000 suspected Communists. 3. In December of 1919‚ 249 alleged alien radicals were deported on the Buford. 4. The Red Scare severely cut back free speech
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Erik Ferjentsik 127W Paper After a time of prosperity‚ the roaring 1920’s became a decade of social decay and declining moral values. The forces this erosion of ethics can be explained by a variety of theories. However‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald paints a convincing portrait of waning social virtue in his novel‚ The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald portrays the nefarious effects of materialism created by the wealth-driven culture of the time. This was an era where societal values made wealth
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• What was the name of‚ location‚ date and time of the group you attended? The name was the 20’s and 30’s small group Hanson KY‚ it was a church on Sunday 2/11/18 it was a new group that was formed of the 20’s small group and the 30’s small group. • Did the group leader seem prepared for the group? Yes the leader was very prepared for the group meeting and seemed to be very knowledgeable of the group and the material he had prepared to present to us. • Did the group leader or members make newcomers
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By the time Lincoln gave his first inaugural address‚ conflict between the North and South was inevitable. Conflict between the North and South was inevitable by the time Lincoln gave his first inaugural address because several Southern states had seceded from the union and because Lincoln would not have maintained the status quo for long. For a good two decades‚ the United States had been experiencing more and more turmoil over slavery. The Republican North was emphatically against slavery
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