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    Douglas MacArthur was welcomed as a man who encouraged other soldiers to do what is best for the native soil. Furthermore, Douglas MacArthur achievements has led him to receive a Sylvanus Thayer Award, where he wrote an impactful speech that will carry on for future of American soldiers (History). Accepting the Sylvanus Thayer Award on May 12, 1962, General Douglas MacArthur made a farewell address towards the young trainees of the U.S. Military Academy. The purpose of the speech was to represent the

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    General Douglas MacArthur addressed the cadets and commanding officers at West Point Academy on May 12, 1962 after receiving the Sylvanus Thayer Award. The purpose of his speech was not only to address the cadets but to also inform the civilians of the expectations of a soldier. Their expectations to follow the code—Duty, Honor, Country. There are several techniques that are used to create an effective speech. The tone is serious but also provides insight. It is great to personalize the speech for

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    delivered by General Douglas MacArthur to the Cadets of the Military Academy in West Point, New York. General Douglas MacArthur was being awarded with the Sylvanus Thayer Award to commend the General for all his hard work and devotion to the Military. The Award is a memorable tribute to the ideals that inspired the late General Sylvanus Thayer, who was also known as “the Father of West Point”. In General Douglas MacArthur’s “Duty, Honor, Country” speech, he used rhetorical appeals, diction, and repetition

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    responsibilities. Throughout our lives, there are problems occurring continually in our world related to war and combat. During these times of hardship, we must remind ourselves to persevere and continue to defend the country. In addressing the Sylvanus Thayer Award on May 12, 1962, at the city of West Point, New York, General Douglas MacArthur urged Americans to remember the major responsibilities we have as Americans in his speech Duty, Honor, Country. With a position of authority, MacArthur powerfully

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    staff of the United States army. Macarthur commanded in World War two and successfully led United Nations in the Korean War. In his speech: Sylvanus Thayer Award Acceptance Address, he presents the importance of the war, which fighting for our country to protect us Americans is noble. Throughout the speech, Macarthur viewed The Thayer award more than an award, but symbolizing honor. General Douglas Macarthur encouraging words create a powerful tone,and attracting who the audience and purpose is intended

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    Neff Retirement Speech

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    I was lucky enough to be witnessed a live speech from a retirement ceremony. AM1 Neff of Patrol Squadron 69 retired from a 20-year service from the United States Navy. It was a simple ceremony held in VP-69 hanger. It was a planned ceremony with complete honor guards. It was held during our general quarters. Every sailor in our command was present. AM1 Neff did a good job with his speech. He stood tall in front of everybody, wearing his dress blue uniform. Since, he’s familiar with his audience

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    Away Douglas MacArthur was the recipient of the 1962 Sylvanus Thayer Award (Thayer Award). Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star general, a Medal of Honor recipient, the Field Marshall for the Philippine Army, and the Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s; these outstanding services were some of the rationales why General MacArthur received the Thayer Award. General MacArthur delivered his 2000+ word Sylvanus Thayer Award Address to the cadets and the commanding officers at

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    speaker uses various modes of persuasion to put across his or her point. I will analyze a speech by General Douglas Mac Arthur which he delivered during The Sylvanus Thayer Award Acceptance and show how he used ethos, pathos and logos during the delivery while trying to portray the life of a soldier and their characteristics. The Sylvanus Thayer Award is given to a citizen whose service and personal

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    Duty, Honor, Country When presented with an award or medal you are expected to give a little speech. Nothing extraordinary just a few words to thank people. General Douglas MacArthur went above and beyond when he was presented the Sylvanus Thayer Award. He gave this speech at West Point,which the was superintendent of, on May 12, 1962. The speech was entitled Duty, Honor, Country. The begins his speech with addressing his award and then the begins talking about the individual soldier. He states

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    Purpose: To provide information about the General Gordon R. Sullivan life and his impact on the United States Army. 2. Facts: a. General Gordon R. Sullivan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Quincy. General Sullivan earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in history from Norwich University and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Armor in 1959. General Sullivan was also awarded a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire. He also attended and

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