Jordan McMenamin “Describe the rise to prominence of the personality you have researched” “(nelson Mandela) …. One of the most influential‚ courageous and profound human beings that any of us will ever share time with on this earth.” –Barrack Obama‚ 5th December 2013‚ upon the death of Mandela A freedom fighter‚ anti-apartheid campaigner‚ and a political prisoner‚ Nelson ‘Rolihahla’ Mandela‚ a visionary of racial justice‚ is argued to have gained both his national and international prominence
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Nelson Mandela is arguably one of the biggest influencers of today’s modern world and is largely considered a freedom fighter. But‚ for decades he was considered a terrorist and a global threat. To consider Mandela a terrorist and not a freedom fighter‚ you have to ignore both the key traits of terrorists and the key traits of freedom fighters. Terrorists turn to violence without reason‚ use strategy that will hurt the most people and is not the most effective‚‚ and fight for ultimate control over
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society to occur to make it a better place to live in. Nelson Mandela was a man of knowledge‚ positivity‚ and guidance that had an utmost‚ positive impact on South Africa by becoming the first black president of the nation‚ taking steps to end apartheid in South Africa bringing peace to a divided country‚ and continuing working well over after his presidency providing many foundations‚ charities‚ and organizations to the people around him. Nelson Mandela was a great man prior to his goals and accomplishments
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You have probably heard of great leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. Rosa Parks and George Washington‚ too. Well‚ Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were also great leaders that made an impact on the world. They freed so many people and they believed that everyone deserves freedom. They both worked hard for their freedom. Although both authors presented well‚ Gandhi’s text was more persuasive because he affected more people (people all over India)‚ was a little more peaceful‚
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The Analysis of Obama’s Victory Speech I INTRODUCTION Senator barrack Obama’s victory in the U.S. presidential election was celebrated in his hometown of Chicago by hundreds-of-thousands of supporters who reveled in the history-making moment. In a large‚ open-air park‚ Obama thanked his supporters‚ and outlined the challenge he hopes to make as president. He is the first African-American elected president of the U.S. US President-Elect barrack Obama’s Rhetorical skill‚ his ability to captivate
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As an ambassador for peace‚ Nelson Mandela was one of the first men to strive for peace in his country. His impact was felt not only in his country but around the world. Nelson Mandela established his legitimacy as a leader by making himself known in his community by striving for peace and forming the uMkhonto we Sizwe the armed wing of the ANC‚ because of his activist movements he was imprisoned for 27 years. After he was released the people were in full support of his message of reconciliation
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Extra Credit: 2012 Presidential Victory Speech This year we had our 2012 election for our forty-fifth president of the United States of America. Barack Obama‚ now being our forty-forth and forty-fifth president‚ won on November 7‚ 2012 to opponent governor Mitt Romney. He won with three-hundred and thirty-two electoral votes verses Romney’s two-hundred and six votes. After months upon months of campaigning‚ Obamas victory lead him to have his victory speech on November 7‚ 2012 giving thanks
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How Nelson Mandela influenced geography Mandela was born on January 18‚ 1918‚ in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was a awesome leader who spent his entire life working for equality and justice in South Africa. Nelson Mandela has inspired people around the world to work non-violently for a better and more equal life. In South Africa Nelson is known as "Madiba‚" or "Tata"‚ which means "father." Mandela was the first person in his family to go to school.When he went to school‚ his teacher decided to
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela) Many children around the world don’t have the best education. Thanks to UNICEF‚ this problem is slowly getting solved but‚ in order for people to start donating and helping this cause‚ an ambassador that is well known and liked in the eyes of the public will catch their attention. UNICEF not only helps children get an education‚ they also help children get a better life‚and protects them from harsh living
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Barack Obama`s victory speech The just reelected president‚ Barack Obama enters the stage a few hours after he announced his victory‚ supported by his family. He is going to deliver his victory speech which turns out to be one of his best speeches ever. It seems to be no ending to the cheering‚ but when the audience finally stops clapping‚ the first thing Obama says is thank you. He says that the task of perfecting the union moves forward‚ and that it moves forward because of the people of the
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