The meaning behind the history and celebration of Memorial Day… Iyesha Bush SSC 101 Professor Walker June 1‚ 2011 Memorial Day‚ originally called Decoration Day‚ is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation ’s service. It is a day to remember and honor all those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Traditionally Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the 30th of May every year; this three-day weekend is a time for celebration and family outings
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Abraham Lincoln: The Gettysburg Address Vs. Martin Luther King Jr.: Letter from Birmingham Jail Both President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. mastered the technique of using words to effectively influence and persuade their audience into action. Their words delivered during difficult times in America’s history are still referenced today in speeches of prominent politicians. Additionally‚ their words are continuously analyzed for the rhetorical strategies applied in order for others
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Memorial Day Memorial Day is the day in which we honor those who have served our nation. In the United States‚ it is observed on the last Monday of May. Service to our nation can include a plethora of tasks. These tasks can vary from washing the toilets on a warship to fighting on the front lines. The patriotism exhibited by the people of the United States is something to be very proud of. It is a true privilege to be a citizen of such a great nation. “Ask not what your country can do for you
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blacks stood up to that and fought for what they deserved. By the time we make it to Washington‚ there are about 200‚000 people here now on August 28‚ 1963‚ about to listen to Martin Luther King Jr. present a speech. We are all surrounding the Lincoln Memorial now‚ waiting to hear what is going on‚ and what’s going to happen. He begins to speak now‚ and what is happening is going to be known for an historic event‚ he is pursuing a speech about having a dream for blacks to have equal rights as whites
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Memorial Persuasion Essay My thoughts on a memorials are very positive. Even if the event that happened that created to memorial was tragic or depressing‚ it gives remembrance of those involved in the event. And memorials will always remind people of all the things that a person or people did to deserve a memorial after them. In some cases‚ Memorials can be for things that are saddening‚ or maybe even something great that happened and people will never forget thanks to that memorial. Memorials
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you hear the words Memorial Day? What does it mean to you? What symbolization does it hold in you? Ladies and gentlemen‚ sadly enough‚ the true meaning of Memorial Day has been seemingly lost by the majority of Americans today. Many confuse this day for Veterans Day or even Armed Forces Day. Although it is highly appropriate to honor all our veterans‚ living and dead‚ and to recognize their immeasurable contributions to our country‚ this is not the true meaning of Memorial Day. When I asked
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Lincoln The film Lincoln was directed by Steven Spielberg‚ it mainly covers the last four months that Lincoln was in office before his assassination. It’s main focus was on the Lincoln trying to pass the 13th amendment‚ which abolished slavery. The plot of the story is set in January 1865‚ centered around Abraham Lincoln ‚ who is played by Daniel Day Lewis. The president has just started his second term and the war is coming to an end. The film opens with a brief flashback
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there can be no doubt but that Lincoln would have fared poorly. Not much more could have been said for him even a year later‚ when Lincoln thought that he would lose his bid for reelection. It would take Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse and his own death a week later to propel Lincoln into the pantheon of presidential greatness. And Lincoln’s canonization began almost immediately. Within days of his death‚ his life was being compared to Jesus Christ. Lincoln was portrayed to a worshipping
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Secession was a clearly a big issue certainly around the times of Lincoln’s presidency. Desperation to keep the Union together was cautiously argued by Lincoln in his first Inaugural speech‚ delivered on March 4th‚ 1861. President Lincoln was clearly against the idea of secession by any State. Many events occurred between the years of 1850 -1861. Two presidents were elected‚ President Franklin Pierce(1853-1857) and James Buchanan(1857-1861). The compromise of 1850 was created‚ which consists of
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States (both North and South) at the time of taking his second term as President‚ Abraham Lincoln announced his vision for the future of his great country once again becoming whole. Lincoln makes mention of many items that drive his view and position on the current happenings of the Civil War. These references calm his “Fellow-Countrymen” so to speak‚ and allow for the future to begin when his speech ends. Lincoln experiments with very specific details to convey his wishes. This almost unveils a hidden
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