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“A Message to Garcia” was written in 1899 by Elbert Hubbard, and has lessons that could be taken away by anyone who has to take orders, especially people in the military. The story itself focuses on the lessons of determination and hard work. The story is based on the true story of a young lieutenant during the Spanish-American War. The lieutenant, Andrew Summers Rowan, was shipped out to Cuba by himself with an important mission: to carry a message to Garcia. Hubbard’s story reveals Rowan’s…

John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of his most exquisite speeches on January 20th, 1961. JFK’s inaugural address was so magnificent and powerful that it grasped the entire countries attention. During the time of Kennedy’s inauguration the nation was struggling with social inequalities and racial tension, while internationally fighting against communism. Therefore, causing the American people’s minds to be plagued with fear and uncertainty; in dire need of a powerful, encouraging commander in…

A New Kind of Patriotic John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States of America. He served as president at the height of the cold war, which made his presidency focused on the relationship of the Soviet Union. His inauguration began John's only term as the President and Lyndon B. Johnson's term as his Vice President. In John F. Kennedy 1st inaugural address, he used repetition, allusion, and juxtaposition to give the people a sense of hope of the outcome of the…

During the summer when kids are out of school, many people tend to travel out of the state for quality family time. Although there are many great states, Maryland is one of the most iconic. Washington D.C. is a great historical site to visit while you're in Maryland. First, the White House has been home to every president except George Washington. The White House is full of history dating back to 1796 when the White House was finished. You can tour the Oval Office where the President works and…

suggesting that internal structure and mechanisms can affect a government’s international decisions. Furthermore, the decision maker, the bureaucracy, and party factions all played a role in the case of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was well known that Kennedy himself had established rapport with Khrushchev to the point where his first reaction was “He can’t do this to me!” upon hearing the news of the presence of offensive warheads in Cuba. Had the president been someone else with a different…

The Importance of Memorials (An Analysis of the Impact of Memorials) Throughout history we wouldn't really know what happened if it wasn't for records that people took. For instance, we wouldn't know what Native Americans did if it wasn't for their petroglyphs. We wouldn't be able to recall what happened during the civil war or even World War One if it wasn't for records from people who wrote about it. Another example would be the Egyptians because they created large sphinx to display a…

Kennedy won election to the presidency in 1960, one of the closest elections in American history. Kennedy announced a bold domestic agenda of reducing poverty and advancing civil rights. He did, however boost economic growth by advancing a series of sweeping individual and business tax reductions in 1963. Mr. Kennedy served in the Navy during World War II, earning the Navy and Marine Corps Medals and the Purple…

tends to hold that the president was responsible for Vietnam War. However, I believe that he had an active role to play in the way which resulted in numerous losses of lives and massive destruction of property. McNamara assumes that if President John F Kennedy had continued to live, then the situation in Vietnam would not have deteriorated like it (Errol,…

On January 21, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy delivered his now famous inaugural address to millions of anxious Americans as they patiently waited for a glimpse into the vision that Kennedy held for the United States. In a dramatic attempt to galvanize the nation and usher in a new era, Kennedy boldly proclaimed "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you¬¬¬¬- ask what you can do for your country". Without question, there are hundreds of compelling reasons for…

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”, is a quote from John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, that most Americans know and use today. In analyzing the three components given to us his Inaugural Address proves to be the most effective in conveying the legacy of John F. Kennedy . There are many elements that make this Inaugural Address something to remember. One reason is his use of ethos,pathos and logos that help to appeal to…