speeches. They compare because of issues to end the war or defuse the possibility of war. They contrast in many ways also‚ in the first address Lincoln believes that the issue of a war will pass over the country and not be much of an issue. He also gives chances to the people that have started this conversation to end what they started. Whereas in the second inaugural address lincoln takes a more religious approach. Lastly‚ the issue of slavery is very different during the two inaugural addresses. The
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and “The Gettysburg Address‚” by President Abraham Lincoln. Both speeches are the same when the speeches refer to human rights and the belief that “all men are created equal” (Declaration of Independence‚ 2011)‚ in 1863 the Americans are engaged in a Civil War. President Lincoln speech was about abolishing slavery‚ and the “proposition that all men are created equal” (The Gettysburg Address‚ 2011). However‚ they are also different because the Gettysburg address did not address a tyrant like King George
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State Of The Union Address State Of the Union Address 2013 While President Obama will primarily focus on discussing the economy and jobs for Americans‚ here are five hot topics you can expect President Obama to address in his annual State of the Union address. 1. Immigration: With immigration reform picking up major traction‚ Obama will likely encourage continued bipartisan action to move towards comprehensive immigration reform. Current proposals by the "Gang of Eight" would bring about
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If you are stuck trying to write you own graduation speech‚ you can use this one. Feel free to modify it to suit your particular situation. "We are here today for "ABC Preschool’s Graduation Ceremony. This is a momentous occasion in the lives of all the children. It is also a time to recognize the outstanding work of the staff here and the parents of the students. Just looking around‚ the happy smiling faces says so much about the environment here at ABC Preschool. Our children have learned
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to move on to high school. I know this year we had some good and bad times but that was all in the past and you’re a new person. Whatever happens during your high school year just know to dream big and never give up on your dreams. A graduation is a time to reflect on the past and looking onward to the future. I don’t know about you guys but i’m happy about having more than 2 classes. Going to high school is really going to form who you
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Farewell Address Washington’s Farewell Address‚ which was issued as a public letter in 1796‚ was and still is one of the most influential documents of our nation. It was also said to be a corner stone to our nations foreign policies. Drafted primarily by Washington himself‚ with some help from Alexander Hamilton‚ the address gives advice on the essential need of and importance of national union‚ the value of the Constitution and the rule of law‚ the evils of political parties‚ and the appropriate
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The Gettysburg Address In the beginning of The Gettysburg Address‚ Abraham Lincoln stated that this nation is founded on the principle that all men are created equal. His speech revolves around the idea that we should not consecrate this battlefield but make certain that the great loss of lives is made worthwhile by creating massive reforms in the government so it fights for the wellbeing of all people. The Gettysburg Address is similar to Letter from Birmingham Jail in that both of them are
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Declaration and Address Analysis The Declaration and Address’ intended audience was all who love our Lord Jesus Christ. The intended audience ties in with the message of most of the document in that it speaks of unity. A major part of the Stone-Campbell Movement was to bring unity and the Stone-Campbell Movement was formed through unity. I think a couple of the main reasons why unity is so important in the document was one‚ because God calls us to unity through Him‚ and two‚ because the Stone-Campbell
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WASHINGTON - Here is the complete text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech‚ as prepared for delivery on Tuesday: Mr. Speaker‚ Mr. Vice President‚ Members of Congress‚ fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago‚ John F. Kennedy declared to this Chamber that "the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress ... It is my task‚" he said‚ "to report the State of the Union - to improve it is the task of us all." Tonight‚ thanks to the grit and determination
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In “Graduation‚” Maya Angelou‚ an African American writer‚ traces her maturation during her eighth grade graduation by conveying her feelings and emotions‚ through the persona of Marguerite Johnson. Not only is she graduating from eighth grade‚ but she is also graduating from naiveté and moving onto maturity. With an expressive voice‚ Angelou includes imagery‚ through the use of similes and colors‚ as well as juxtaposition in her narrative essay to illustrate the racial inequality between the Negroes
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