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    the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream”. In Dr. King’s speech he brings up that his dream is not only for him but for others with the same problem. He is a caring dreamer‚ one who believes others come first then himself. Mama is also a dreamer of this sort. Her dreams are for her family and the well being of them. Even though Mama’s dream is not as deep or motivational as Dr. King‚ it is still a non selfish dream. Mama’s dream was to

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    Martin Luther King Jr was a very strong and very important part of America’s history. He lead one of the biggest movements within America’s history. It helped millions of people not only be accepted but it helped people understand why people should not be discriminated against. But before that occured‚ he made a speech about the Vietnam War. King explains in his speech about the Vietnam war that he stood by at the beginning and just watched. He states that he knew that America wouldn’t do anything

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    Martin Luther King is a prime example of an individual whom never compromised his ideals for the greater good of all mankind. Throughout history his writings and demonstrations were a key aspect in the major changes during the 1960’s in civil rights movement. Many of his writings were all influential and noted his ideals and actions that lead to key actions and legislations during this time period. Some writings were “Letters from Birmingham” and “Why We Can’t Wait”. These are blue prints that never

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    Henry VIII of England and Martin Luther were central figures in the religious and political upheavals of the 16th century‚ each leaving a profound and lasting legacy on European history. Henry VIII’s reign is often characterized by his tumultuous personal life and his break from the Roman Catholic Church‚ leading to the establishment of the Church of England. His desire for a male heir‚ coupled with his dissatisfaction with the Pope’s refusal to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon‚ prompted

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    ever can or will. Martin Luther King Jr. experienced segregation at a very young age. At the age of six years old‚ two Caucasian kids who he would play with told him that they can no longer play with him. MLK Jr.’s mom informed him that they attended segregated schools meaning that African Americans and Caucasians wasn’t allowed to integrate. She assured him that they were no better and everyone was equal it was just the country that we live in. Growing up Martin Luther King Jr.’s family was financially

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    Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. was one of the most astonishing men of the 20th century. He was born on January 15‚ 1929. His father was a faithful Baptist preacher and his mother was a school teacher. He entered college when he was only fifteen years old and graduated seven years later with a Ph.D. in Theology. Dr. King was one of the most heroic and respected leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. He sacrificed his life for the dream of equal rights. The consequences of being a Black person and standing

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    Final Essay He title of the speech is A Time to Break Silence‚ The speech was written by Martin Luther King. The Genre of it is a speech. In the speech Martin Luther King talked about how they were taking the poor and disabled‚ and sending them thousands of miles away to Vietnam. Martin Luther King explained himself about this topic in very many ways including evidence‚ style‚ and reasoning. First he noticed them taking advantage of the poor and putting them to work. Also blacks and whites were dying

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    from Martin Luther King‚ Jr. who was an American Baptist minister and the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. He was known for the advancement of civil rights using a nonviolent action on his beliefs. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He lived with his parents‚ siblings‚ and as well as his grandparents. His name was supposed to be Michael King Jr.‚ after his dad but after their trip from Germany‚ his father added Luther to his name and the name Martin Luther

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    the content of the character” -Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only spoke with a purpose but also with a unique style. He was a very respected motivational leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Throughout his life he motivated a lot of people to do what is right and to make a change. He treated everyone with respect and his unique personality consisted of every good characteristic of a great outspoken leader. Martin Luther King Jr. made an enormous impact on

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    English 101 M & W 19 Feb‚ 2013 The Speech That Changed America “I have a dream‚” perhaps some of the most widely known words that will always be remembered in our nation’s history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only had a way with his powerful words‚ but also with the way that he carried himself in a professional and highly educated manner. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used several rhetorical devices in his‚ “I have a dream speech‚” but none more powerful than the point he was trying

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