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    Abraham Lincoln 's Second Inaugural Address In the "Second Inaugural Address" (1865), Abraham Lincoln contemplates that they, as a United Nation, should reflect on the effects of the Civil War and move towards a better future for this nation. He addresses God and the issue of slavery in order to encourage the Northern and Southern states towards reconciliation. Lincoln tries to reveal his intention by utilizing figurative diction, parallel syntax, and a shifting tone. Abraham Lincoln uses

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    Kennedy. The first speech I read was delivered on April 4th in 1968 by Robert F. Kennedy. He spoke about the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. that occured in Memphis, Tennessee that same night. The second one was Abraham Lincoln’s Sencond Inaugural Address. Kennedy’s speech occured after Martin Luther King’s Assassination and Lincoln’s happened after he was elected president for a second term. In Robert F. Kennedy’s speech, he mentions race, hatred and the lack of compassion we have for one

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    Abraham Lincoln gives his Second Inaugural Address, Saturday, March 4, 1865, contemplating the effects of the Civil War using various rhetorical devices, rooting from logic. Lincoln expresses his passion for the country, not as separated states, but as a whole Union. Abraham uses these devices to achieve his soul purpose which is to persuade the “countrymen” to resolve this Civil war, and think about the future of this country. Lincoln shows passion for the country by explaining the unity he wants

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    achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.' In the delivery of Lincoln's 'Second Inaugural,' many were inspired by this uplifting and keen speech. It had been a long war, and Lincoln was concerned about the destruction that had taken place. Worn-out from seeing families torn apart and friendships eradicated, he interpreted his inaugural address. It was March of 1865, and the war, he believed, must come to an

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    Peace is defined as the cessation of war or violence. During important historical times, Franklin D. Roosevelt shares his “Four Freedoms” speech and John F. Kennedy shares his “Inaugural Address”, one was during the Great Depression, millions of Americans were affected by it. The other speech was during the Cold War, which had influenced the entire world. They are both considered effective political speeches of all time and are particularly remarkable on our American ethnic antiquity. These speeches

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    John F. Kennedy’s gave his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961. His address is known to be one of the best inaugural addresses in presidential history. In the two essays referencing JFK’s inaugural address it is clear to see that he was trying to speak to the whole world while giving this speech. The purpose of his speech was to get the American people and the world to buy into his idea of making all men free. Since this was his inaugural address it was a very important speech that people all

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    always important to support and be informed about events and acts of our president. However, it is crucial to listen and analyze the inaugural address of the person that is taking the power, because this is a preview of the government that will come next. To prove this, we are going to analyze and compare Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural speech and John F. Kennedy inaugural speech; also, how the opening speech of

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    high-energy in contrast to calm and collected. Eventually, one will be chosen to hold the highest office in the country, and will give a speech, known as an inaugural address to talk about their intentions as president of the US. This essay will focus on two specific addresses, one from Ronald Reagan, and the other from Barack Obama. Even though inaugural addresses are somewhat far apart in the time each was given and who was presenting them, they are very similar in how they

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    Presidential Inaugural Address Make America great again! In 2016, the United States had a presidential election. November 8th, 2016 was a very significant day for all Americans. After being president for two terms, Obama was handing over his role as president to either Donald J. Hillary Clinton. Thankfully, Donald John Trump won the 2016 presidential election. Donald Trump’s inaugural speech was definitely one to remember. Overall his speech was composed of many astonishing and optimistic topics

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    John.F.Kennedy’s ‘Inaugural Address of John.F.Kennedy’ speech on January 20, 1961 The 35th president of United states of America, John.F.Kennedy’s memorable ‘Inaugural Address of John.F.Kennedy’ speech was an amazing speech. John.F.Kennedy had delivered the speech on Friday 20 January, 1861. There were over 20,000 people gathered to see the inauguration of the 35th president of America. When I listened to John

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