“What is it that makes Lincoln such a seminal figure in our story? … Some of it has to do with the trajectory of his life. In his rise from poverty‚ his self-study and ultimate mastery of language and of law‚ in his capacity to overcome personal loss and remain determined in the face of repeated defeat - in all of this we see a fundamental element of the American character‚ a belief that we can constantly remake ourselves to fit our larger dreams.” (Senator Barack Obama‚ 2005) The above quotation
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Two public figures that can be compared are Barack Obama (44th President) and George W. Busch (43rd President). A little background information about them before there President titles. On August 4‚ 1961‚ in Honolulu‚ Hawaii‚ Barack Hussein Obama II was born to Anne Dunham and Barack Obama Sr. Obama Jr was elected the 44th President of the United States on the Democrat side from 2009-2017 and become the first African-American commander-in-chief. On July 6‚ 1946‚ in New Haven‚ Connecticut‚ George
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Former president Barack Obama and Donald J. Trump have different views on many topics. In fact‚ they do not compare to each other in any way. In Barack’s Farewell Address he is hopeful and optimistic as he offers change. He makes the impression that he will never stop servicing and fighting for the rights of all citizens. While Obama stays encouraging‚ Trump in his Inaugural Address only seems to be concerned with power. The values promoted in Barack Obama’s Farewell Address are hopeful for the
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President Obama and Malala Yousafzai both share the central idea of equality for all humans. Both President Obama and Malala presented speeches about equality‚ but stated their ideas differently. President Obama’s 2nd Inaugural speech was before the Chief Justice‚ Members of the United States Congress‚ special guests and fellow citizens. Malala spoke before the UN Secretary‚ General Mr. Ban K-Moon‚ President General Assembly Vic Jermic‚ the UN envoy for Global Education Mr. Gordon Brown‚ and other
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just look the other way. Examine the $700 billion bailout plan‚ who got the money? Nobody knows for certain. McCain and Obama each have different but reasonable ideas to help this wonderful country rely less on foreign aid and utilizing the energy sources that are available right here in America‚ the McCain ad emphasizes off-shore drilling and new cleaner energy‚ and the Obama ad focuses on only new cleaner energy without any way of improving the current situation while research takes place.
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President Obama and President Putin are great examples of leaders who have different views on how to run a country. Both Obama and Putin are Presidents who are in charge of controlling the military‚ vetoing legislative bills‚ and appointing their Cabinet. In both cases Presidents Obama and Putin seek the assistance of their cabinets to support them on their opinions on how to run their country. Similarly‚ Obama and Putin choose to fill their cabinet with close friends who all think congruously.
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Obama and Reagan’s position in the United States both started during hard economic times. While Reagans term was during the inflation period‚ Obama also addressed the weak economy he was faced with when he took office. These presidents have different views and ideas of how government works and how much government should be involved in citizens personal lives. Reagan believed that the United States was “a nation that has a government – not the other way around.” He strongly believed that the government
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plan on being an entrepreneur and will need to influence people. The theory of Rhetoric looks at the persuasion and influence of people‚ and I am going to examine the rhetoric of two presidents: Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. These two have addressed some very tough issues and I want to compare the rhetoric used in each of their first inaugural addresses. Aside from myself‚ I believe that Rhetoric is relevant in many ways. From simple conversations with family to a more prevalent subject of business
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Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin on February 12‚ 1809 in Hardin County‚ Kentucky. Much of his childhood was a struggle; his mother dying when he was just ten years old‚ and with his father being a frontiersman‚ money was scarce. He had to strive for a comfortable living‚ and he spent his days working on a farm and keeping a store. Education was also something of limited resources‚ but because of his hunger for knowledge‚ he was able to read‚ write‚ and cipher. Lincoln was elected to Congress
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will be comparing and contrasting the Presidential Legacies of Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson. Both Lincoln and Wilson faced troubles in their presidency. Even though the men dealt with two different wars and issues‚ Lincoln and Wilson both had to make drastic decisions that affected all of the U.S.A. Abraham Lincoln’s Domestic and International Policies were very significant to the history of our country. In 1865‚ Lincoln passed the 13th Amendment‚ which changed the course of America forever
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