David Fitzpatrick May 14‚ 2013 ELA Period 3 “What Memorial Day Means to Me” Memorial Day‚ is a day of joy‚ a day of sorrow‚ that means many different things to many different people. Memorial Day is on every last Monday of May. Traditionally on a Monday the Kids will go to school and the parents go to work‚ but not on the last Monday in May‚ the school closes‚ the grills light‚ the beer cans flood the sidewalks like water during a category five hurricane. Or at least that’s how it use
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Do you want a well done job or a lousy one? It takes preparation to do something right. As Abraham Lincoln said‚ “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree‚ I’d spend six sharpening my ax.” He would rather spend sharpening his ax for six hours because he knows that when he chops down the tree it will be successful. If you don’t prepare then your task wouldn’t be worth it. This quote relates to history‚ literature‚ even what you do on daily basis. Martin Luther King stood up for what he believed even
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Isabel Serrano Expository 5/14/13 Memorial Day History Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day‚ it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have
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The meaning behind the history and celebration of Memorial Day… Iyesha Bush SSC 101 Professor Walker June 1‚ 2011 Memorial Day‚ originally called Decoration Day‚ is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation ’s service. It is a day to remember and honor all those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Traditionally Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the 30th of May every year; this three-day weekend is a time for celebration and family outings
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Abraham Lincoln: The Gettysburg Address Vs. Martin Luther King Jr.: Letter from Birmingham Jail Both President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. mastered the technique of using words to effectively influence and persuade their audience into action. Their words delivered during difficult times in America’s history are still referenced today in speeches of prominent politicians. Additionally‚ their words are continuously analyzed for the rhetorical strategies applied in order for others
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Memorial Day Memorial Day is the day in which we honor those who have served our nation. In the United States‚ it is observed on the last Monday of May. Service to our nation can include a plethora of tasks. These tasks can vary from washing the toilets on a warship to fighting on the front lines. The patriotism exhibited by the people of the United States is something to be very proud of. It is a true privilege to be a citizen of such a great nation. “Ask not what your country can do for you
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Memorial Persuasion Essay My thoughts on a memorials are very positive. Even if the event that happened that created to memorial was tragic or depressing‚ it gives remembrance of those involved in the event. And memorials will always remind people of all the things that a person or people did to deserve a memorial after them. In some cases‚ Memorials can be for things that are saddening‚ or maybe even something great that happened and people will never forget thanks to that memorial. Memorials
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blacks stood up to that and fought for what they deserved. By the time we make it to Washington‚ there are about 200‚000 people here now on August 28‚ 1963‚ about to listen to Martin Luther King Jr. present a speech. We are all surrounding the Lincoln Memorial now‚ waiting to hear what is going on‚ and what’s going to happen. He begins to speak now‚ and what is happening is going to be known for an historic event‚ he is pursuing a speech about having a dream for blacks to have equal rights as whites
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Australian War Memorial The Australian War Memorial has a temple‚ a world class museum and an extensive archive. The purpose of the Memorial is to remember those Australian soldiers who died in war‚ sacrificing themselves to help our country. The Memorial was revealed in 1941 and was designed by Emil Sodersten and John Crust. It is regarded as one of the most remarkable memorials of its type in the world. The temple has the Hall of Memory in it which holds the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In May
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you hear the words Memorial Day? What does it mean to you? What symbolization does it hold in you? Ladies and gentlemen‚ sadly enough‚ the true meaning of Memorial Day has been seemingly lost by the majority of Americans today. Many confuse this day for Veterans Day or even Armed Forces Day. Although it is highly appropriate to honor all our veterans‚ living and dead‚ and to recognize their immeasurable contributions to our country‚ this is not the true meaning of Memorial Day. When I asked
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