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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
In the article by The Economists, “The poor in America In need of help” speaks on poverty in the United States of America, specifically in the time period during the term of Barack Obama. The Economist’s take on the argument of global poverty, specifically in...
President Roosevelt has been widely renown as one of the best presidents in contemporary American history. Many aspects of his “New Deal” are still in effect to date; the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. However, even...
Without a doubt, one of the most prolific speakers in recent memory is President Barack Obama. His influence as a speaker largely relates back to his ability to resonate with audiences of all kinds and appeal to them in various ways. One of the most...
As a first-grader in the United States, I witnessed the historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. In the days leading up to his Inauguration, my parents were brimming with excitement. As my mom gently brushed my hair, my...
George Washington was the first elected President of the United States. He was chosen by members of the 13 colonies due to his military prowess and strategic background. Many saw in him a little of uncompromising investment in the future of America, and a man...