the first African American president of the United States. The day of his inauguration, Obama made a speech that explained to the citizens how he would remake the United States into a nation of greatness. Although this task may be challenging, President Barack Obama was able to inspire hope within the hearts of America's citizens thought his use of literary devices. Though out his speech, Obama uses a variety of parallelism in his sentences to enhance his purpose to inspire hope within the audience…
Words 758 - Pages 4
one of the most notable events in American history today. The Baby Boomer’s generation’s name is derived from the significant increase in the birth rates that happened after WW2. The Vietnam conflict, the first landing on the Moon, and the Cuban missile crisis. What are the most significant events in the Baby Boomer generation? Because of its impact, it has changed the citizens’ perspectives on political and government events today. But had also given them hope. The Vietnam conflict has been and…
Words 518 - Pages 3
topic that has happened in history. Segregation is a tough time for Black Americans. Segreagation was characterized by inequality and injustice for black Americans. Black Americans were excluded from many different activities in their lives. However, the Civil Rights Movement gave hope to black Americans. After the war, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech was powerful and gave Black Americans hope that they would have the same rights as white Americans. Segregation began in the late…
Words 1172 - Pages 5
English IV 3 October 2014 Why Veterans are Important to Our Nation’s History and Future By definition, future is the time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come, shapeable and dependent on the actions of the persons in question. In contrast, history is the study of the past and human affairs, something that shapes our future. Every single person has a different future, and a different history to go with it, some intertwined with one another. The…
Words 577 - Pages 3
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” - Eleanor Roosevelt. Just as Eleanor Roosevelt once said, the future of this country will be determined and changed by those who dare to dream, and dare to believe in those dreams. I dream of an America that will be different from its history, while still appreciating and learning from it. I hope to oneday see all citizens of this country united, regardless of who they are and where they come from. I dream that America will…
Words 441 - Pages 2
Stelter uses known phrases in his article. He uses the common phrases to collect our attention and to almost win our approval. These known political slogans helped not only shape his article but, they had a massive impact on the shaping of our country, our government, and our thinking. One of the most known, and impactful slogans is Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty, or give me death.” Patrick Henry was a lawyer in the time of pre revolutionary America. He and his wife Sarah were strong believers…
Words 777 - Pages 4
Respecting and Understanding The American Flag The American flag, with its vibrant stars and stripes, is a powerful emblem that symbolizes the ideals, history, and aspirations of the United States. Beyond its visual beauty, the flag holds a deep significance that resonates with millions of citizens. Let’s delve into the history and meaning of this iconic symbol. The History of the American Flag The origin of the American flag dates back to the birth of the nation. While there are claims that Betsy…
Words 428 - Pages 2
many African Americans during the Civil Rights era, they did not support the Kings direct action. The NAACP was still the most powerful organization even with the emergence of other groups like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and with the restrictions on the NAACP, other groups were able to gain national attention. In 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place and in 1964 after continuing pressure from the NAACP President Johnson…
Words 709 - Pages 3
Although at first the American society has an underlying uniform and stereotype, with attitudes of pride, resentfulness, and hope, true identity and individuality is proudly shown and expressed. In the poem “Why are we here?” by Tong Thao, he states, “We are the stereotypes you want us to be,” Despite the feeling of being stereotyped by, he follows this line with examples of how his people from his culture are all so same but yet different in their own ways. He ends his poem with a prideful statement…
Words 450 - Pages 2
The Declaration of Independence serves many purposes. It was a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown. It is an important part of American democracy because first it contains the ideals or goals of our nation. This document signifies the birth of a nation, instructs free citizen and provides hope for all people who want to be free. It is the birth certificate of America. It is the reason why we celebrate the 4th of July every year because it was signed on July 4th, 1976…
Words 474 - Pages 2