when it can be applied to the modern world. That is‚ it has to first relate to a topic which is important to humanity - this topic then has to remain important for as long as it is considered valuable. The speeches of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King
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Abraham Lincoln‚ one of the most well-known presidents of the united states. President Lincoln was the 16th president. of the United States President Lincon is also well known for his stance and opinion on slavery. We know that Lincoln was a member of the Whig party in the mid-1800’s in this he was influenced in many ways by a mass amount of people‚ because of this he was able to form a solid opinion of slavery by a young age. Lincoln was not one to force his views on others‚ so with this he would
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One of many Daniel Chester French’s most famous works was the 1920 statue of Abraham Lincoln. The statue weighs 170 tons and is composed of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. Its dimensions are 30 feet from the floor‚ 19-foot seated figure (with armchair and footrest) upon an 11-foot high pedestal. This figure of Lincoln gazes out as if he is looking at you and is constructed a slightly downward expression. Lincoln has his hands resting on the sides as well as his coat unbuttoned. From observing
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those watching and listening worldwide to get a sense of confidence from their new leader. Throughout his speech we take realize his approach‚ ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos to help analyze his efficiency in comforting those in doubt. John F Kennedy’s inaugural address was a remarkable thirty fifth presidential speech which was very successful to get many in his favor. Initiating‚ Kennedy begins his speech by acknowledging those who have helped him
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1809 Abraham Lincoln came into this world‚ but little did he know he would make a difference. Abraham was a wise man or as some may call him “Honest Abe.” He was the 16th president of the United States and he was known for strengthening federal government‚ and modernizing the economy. Not only was he just the man on the penny and the president he also was a self taught Illinois lawyer and legislator. Many other people made lots of contributions to the end of slavery‚ one may believe the Abraham Lincoln
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On March 4th president Franklin Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address. During this time the world was suffering from the Great Depression. It had started in U.S. when stock traders sold nearly 13 million shares of stock in one day. (At the time this was triple the amount of the average. This made prices of stock plummet and during this time the unemployment rates skyrocket from 3% to 25%.) All of this led to the dollar losing all values and banks unable to give people their saving. Roosevelt
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Equally important‚ Kennedy effectively uses rhetorical devices such as parallelism‚ alliteration‚ and repetition in his Inaugural Address to successfully express his goal for his presidency. For example‚ Kenney uses parallelism in perhaps his most memorable line of his Inaugural Address‚ “Ask not what you can do for your country- ask what you can do for your country” (Kennedy). Through parallelism‚ John F. Kennedy dramatically symbolizes his entire speech into one sentence. By reversing the order
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Roosevelt‚ most commonly referred to as FDR now a days. FDR got America through the rough times by using his calm voice to give hope‚ inspiration‚ and ultimately help America achieve peace within the troubling times. This was seen in his 4th inarguable address that was told during the time. America in the beginning of 1945 was defeated. They had just dealt with a depression that had rocked the country and now we’re in a war that was being dragged out longer than originally thought. They wanted to give
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Abraham Lincoln was a very effective leader throughout the Civil War. Although he had no prior military experience‚ he proved to be an asset throughout the war. According to his contemporary critics‚ Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential record was notable for his despotic use of power and his blatant disregard for the Constitution. Lincoln ordered thousands of arrests‚ kept political enemies in prison without bringing charges against them‚ refused these hapless men their right to trial by a jury of their
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inspire.” Jefferson begins his address by telling us he is thankful for being elected President and he states that he is humble by saying that he will provide the nation with the best care possible‚ no matter the cost. This statement hardens the people’s belief that they have chosen the right person for the job. He says he is grateful and humbled by the offer‚ there for appealing to our patriotism and admiration for who he is. Tone – Jefferson’s tone throughout the address is
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