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    During the mid-twentieth century the United States was experiencing racism in extreme fashion. The most prominent race that was the brunt of most issues were African-Americans. Although all blacks were supposed free and equal it seemed as though we were functioning under a corrupt law system. Because of this, many tried to change the system in the form of civil rights movements and activist groups. One of the most notable activist was Martin Luther King Jr. He belonged to the Southern…

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    The Lincoln Memorial has a big set of stairs. When you walk in there is a high ceiling made of white marble and limestone on the walls. Lying between the north and south chambers is the central hall containing the figure of Lincoln sitting in contemplation onto the Mirror Lake and the Washington Monument. In both south and north chambers, there are inscriptions of Lincoln’s inaugural speech . The Lincoln Statue is sitting down looking straight to the Mirror Lake, with the right hand on the…

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    A quote from Arnold H. Glasow states “A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” This quote says a lot to me. A leader knows when to take ownership of his or her mistake, as well as the mistake of his or her team. The team you are leading is only as great as the person who is leading them. Many people take the role of leader without know the characteristic that is needed to be a great leader. A great leader knows when to listen to…

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    We interact and experience architecture every day. It is physically impossible not to and because of this, it is incredibly easy to take it for granted and to forget about all the thought and care that was taken to create such huge feats. Worcester’s Union Station is located directly off of highway 190 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Thousands of people pass by it on a daily basis without even realizing that it is something more than a “pretty train station”. Before we begin, let’s answer the…

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    “If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society” (Bayard Rustin). In the 1940s, discrimination was a problem for America and today there is still much to be done. During the 1940s, Audre Lorde was a black child who lived a sheltered life from the problem of discrimination until her trip to Washington D.C. for the Fourth of July. On their trip, Audre learned many things about the reality of life for the colored…

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    reports that King JR. took his action to push government to open their eyes to see the racism that created gap amongst people by speaking his speech that known as “I have a Dream” on August 28, 1963 in the front of ten thousand people, in Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC. Vary of talk card used in the way King JR. delivering his speech. He played the card of teacher, friend, family member, motivator and leader that was made he delivered his speech successfully. In my opinion, the way he played…

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    Martin Luther King Jr’s speech “I have a dream” is about the Civil Rights Movement, equality between white people and African American. To demand racial justice and an integrated society for the black community. This speech takes place at Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. in front of hundreds of people to put a stop segregation and discrimination in America that’s been going on for years. Martin Luther King Jr delivered a speech with powerful use of language that both connects to white folks and…

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    The Martin Luther Memorial is also known as the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. This memorial is located on four acres of land near the National Mall. This monument is to remember the 1964 Civil Rights Act that Martin Luther had a big role in. He was one of the most well-known leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. He was a Baptist Minister and social activist who fought for equal rights and influenced the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The same year, he also received the Noble Peace Prize. In…

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    From Segregation to Integration: Rhetorical Appeals in “I Have a Dream.” Martin Luther King Jr’s, “I Have a Dream,” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. is not just a speech. It speaks to men and women of all races. It addresses the issues of racism and how nothing has changed in over 100 years. It reiterates the work that Abraham Lincoln once tried to install with the Emancipation Proclamation. King knew the works of Aristotle with his thought of pathos, ethos, and logos, and he…

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    after years of close planning, it became a possible concept. The building is of outstanding universal value for achievements and structural engineering brilliance. It is one of Australia’s main icons, along with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Australian War Memorial, but the opera house shows its significance as an architectural object of great beauty which inspires many young…

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