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The Persuasive Power of Words Why do teachers always want people to have the ability to speak in front in public? What is so important about words. Words when used correctly are the most powerful force in the world. The use of words to get their way is commonly displayed in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Two characters use their words differently for different reasons but for the same goal which is coming across as prodigious. First is Cassius who used words for…

and why anyone would ever do this. He comforted us by saying that the world was with us, supporting us and that we would never forget our nation’s national anthem playing at places such as Buckingham Palace, the streets of Paris and Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Knowing that the world’s prayers and support was with us reminded us that the entire world felt for us in the face of this tragedy. He says we will not forget the children gathering outside our embassy in Seoul, South Korea or the…

them to become so brainwashed. His name is Adolf Hitler. He exudes a godly power and is smarter than everyone presumes. His subtle yet compelling indoctrinating methods are the key to his success. For example, as I was walking along Berlin's Brandenburg Gate I saw a large poster depicting Hitler as an all-powerful leader marching ahead with the whole nation marked with swastikas following him and a blinding light shining from above painting him as a gift from god (Investigating Hitler! page 1,…

“Tear Down This Wall” Started in the 1960s, the Cold War between the Democratic United States of America and the Communistic Soviet Union had become an ongoing issue around the world, and has implemented fear among the German Berliners. The Berlin Wall was built by Communists in August 1961 to retain Germans from departing East Berlin into West Berlin. The wall stood as a symbol of separation and the Cold War between the two countries. On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan, who was known as…

Censorship in today’s society can limit everything we say or do in our everyday lives. One of our rights in the First Amendment is the freedom of speech. There are famous court cases that have made it to the supreme court about what has been done and said in certain places. The First Amendment can also be censored in almost all of its components. Censorship in today’s society has many good factors and also many bad factors that can limit what information people are provided. The First…

Since 1969, America has seen an extensive range of presidents in terms of style, personality, rhetoric and overall demeanor towards the American people. A good deal of these qualities overlap in candidates who have won the election. For example most president-elects have said they have strong family values, support a strong American military, and promise to be tough on crime. While these stances have been pitched differently over the years, they all share the same basic ethos; reassurance. It…

Prior to Ronald Reagan taking office in 1981, the Cold War impasse felt like a victory for the American people. However, Ronald Reagan did not see victory, he saw this stalemate as weak and un-American. Reagan’s new take on dealing with the Soviet Union can be summarized in two words: God and Freedom. With these two guiding principles, Reagan ditched dètente and got fellow world leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Pope John Paul II to join with him against the “evil empire.” With the “renewal of…

Ringing in the New Year in Europe Each European country greatly varies from others and everyone has their own New Year’s Eve traditions. Here is a look at some European countries and how you can expect to celebrate New Year’s Eve if you would travel there. Amsterdam, The Netherlands In The Netherlands people celebrate Oudejaarsayond or New Year’s Eve with plenty of champagne and oliebollen (deep-fried pieces of dough with apples and raisins). The day before the celebrations begin plenty of…

Arguably, Ronald Reagan’s greatest legacy was his ability to connect with the people on all levels. Reagan was the 40th American president (Whitehouse.gov). His term extended from 20th Jan. 1981 to 19th Jan 1989. The supporters of Reagan’s policies say that he played a critical part in stimulating the economic growth of the U.S., strengthening the national defense of the country, bringing an end to the cold war, and reviving the Republican Party (Whitehouse.gov). However, his opponents claim…

After World War II, Germany was divided into four parts: the West was controlled by the US, Great Britain and France, and the East was under the control of the USSR. These four countries were allies during World War II and fought against the fascist countries of Japan, Germany and Italy. When the war ended and Germany was divided into four parts, the USSR and the US started the political, economical and military “race” known as the Cold War from 1945 to 1989. The division of Europe from the…