Are the United States of America officially getting on the back of the tiger? In JFK’s inaugural speech found in Norton Reader, he famously said, “those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside” . The tiger represents power,...
Theodore Roosevelt’s speech “National Duties” calls for nationalism and unity, as it says that each individual must work hard and that individuals must work together. Furthermore, it works to motivate our nation by using two ideas – what a nation may leave behind and how...
On December 7th, 1941, Pearl Harbor, a United States Naval base located around Oahu, was unexpectedly and ruthlessly attacked by Japanese air forces. In accordance to this unprecedented attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issues unto congress one of today’s most infamous speeches. Throughout this speech,...
Following his defeat at the New Hampshire primaries in 2008 against Hillary Clinton, Obama delivered his famous ‘Yes We Can’ speech to thousands of his disheartened supporters and still undecided American voters. Instead of focusing on his loss of the New Hampshire primaries, Obama focused...
On the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Barack Obama spoke of the dreams Martin Luther King Jr. and the thousands who marched with him had for the future of the United States, but he also recognizes what we as Americans need to do...
George Washington a man who is known for being one of the most prominent historical figures in American history. At the age of 21 years old, George Washington was a major in the Virginia militia during the seven years’ war. In 1753, George Washington was...
The 39th president of the United States of America had an interesting four years in office. Throughout his presidency, Jimmy Carter had made a multitude of important foreign policy accomplishments, including relations with the countries of Panama, China, and the Soviet Union, along with the...
For most of their lives, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson squabbled over countless things. Perhaps the most important thing that they disagreed on, however, was the amount of power that the federal government should wield. Hamilton was adamant that the it was crucial for the...
Communication-Persuasion Paradigm Persuasion is the act of changing one’s beliefs, attitude, or behaviors through convincing them with an argument or information (Yoo, 2013). The verbal communication may be successful in persuading and manipulating one’s behavior, and this may result in fellowships for a common cause....
Andrew Jackson’s infamous status in both the US government and military helped him become president. Before Jackson became president, he was already heralded and scrutinized for his escapades in the military during the war of 1812 such as when Jackson wouldn’t lift martial law in...
I think that Andrew Jackson achieved all the things he did due to a mixture of both hard work and luck. I think that most people in history found their place through having a little luck and some hard work. I do see some specific...
From 16th century when North America was colonized by French and British through the history of The United States there has been a various instance of colonialism and racism and mass killing of the North American natives. Up to now, there is discrimination of the...
If the government shuts down, Trump and the GOP will fully own it. The Washington Post. The current issue on the government shutdown is on the trending. The Washington Post, a renowned news source has obviously written to its effect. The piece about the government...
Make America Great Again” said Donald Trump in his countless pre-and post-election speeches and addresses. The tax reforms that Donald Trump have announced, aims to do just that, according to him and his Republican party. The new tax plans are billed by Donald Trump as...
Former President John F. Kennedy in his Presidential Inaugural Address, delivers a hopeful, inspiring speech about the actions he will take and the actions he expects citizens to take to achieve world peace. Kennedy’s purpose is to impress upon readers the idea that to achieve...
The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in his first Inaugural Address, aims to inspire Americans by outlining his plans for the future as he is being sworn into office. Kennedy’s purpose is to gain the support of more Americans, considering that...
The Vietnam War was way beyond a conflict between the North and South Vietnamese governments. With the Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China’s very involving role in the war, it became necessary, in the eyes of Kennedy and the United States to have...
Jefferson’s key arguments for independence consisted primarily of the Crown’s imposition of taxes and trade restrictions onto the Colonies, but was quite clear about the issue not being the severity of the offense but much more in that the Crown had overstepped lines of mutual...
On September 12th, 1962, John F Kennedy – the United State’s 35th President – stood before a crowd of 35,000 people at the stadium of Rice University, Houston, Texas, and presented an inspirational speech that pushed America forward in the space race. The context of...