Firstly, his character traits including his oratory skills, his Nobel Peace Prize and his famous I Have A Dream speech were instrumental in his success as the face of the Civil Rights campaign. His oratory skills was the key component that got Martin Luther King famous, when he moved to Montgomery it was this skill that got him to the top so quickly. These made him a successful leader because it allowed him to motivationally communicate with his fellow African American followers. An example of great motivation in his speech would be his ‘I Have a Dream Speech’ at the March on Washington in 1963, this was his most famous speech, he spoke to at least 250,000 supporters and motivated them completely and got the civil rights act that followed was a true reminder of his skill. However his leadership skills were strained when it came to the Birmingham, Alabama protest that was a huge disappointment.
But he did start of his speech by saying that the oath has been taken by a lot of the presidents, but some of those presidents have come into office, when this country was in need of some change and new solutions. This makes the listener and or readers wonder, is our country is trouble, what are the problems and how will this president solve the problems. The audience is curious about the problems that the president might address and what might be the solutions to those problems. There are three rhetorical appeals that show up in this speech, Ethos, Pathos and Logos. These three appeals make the speech livelier and let the listener or reader connect with the speaker.
Running head: INSERT RUNNING HEAD HERE Computer Recycling Project Insert Affiliation Here Martin Luther King Jr. In the 1960 Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech “I have a dream” this speech change world history. Dr. Martin Luther King's main political outreach was to teach that "Non-violent civil disobedience is the primary and necessary means of effecting the social and political change." (Reality Magazine 1996-2006) Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of destiny, peace, spiritual awareness, and change. He was a charismatic figure whose magnificence of concept and brilliant insights attracted people, along with his words, wisdom, commitment, deeds and dreams to cast a new life to people.
They praised Washington and called the school “the greatest institution of its kind in the world.” Washington in turn emphasized the support and encouragement that he received from local whites. The model-community idea furthered Washington’s goal of making Tuskegee Institute a demonstration of the industry and good character of blacks, and example of what they could do when given opportunity and good leadership.” (Norrell 22) The above quote is from Robert J. Norrell’s Reaping the Whirlwind. This quote is from the beginning of the book describing the Tuskegee Institute which was one of the first major civil rights victories for blacks in Alabama. The Tuskegee Institute would not only
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered at Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. In hopes of planting the seed of equality into every American’s heart and letting it flourish. King expresses his profound and powerfully emotional thoughts while also mentioning momentous decrees such as the Emancipation Proclamation and Declaration of Independence that were signed by our founding fathers in our nations early history. These documents were intended to unlock the invisible cage that once held African Americans hostage from being treated as equals. Centuries later the Negro community was still riddled by racial injustice and oppression.
I think this was a smart move because the speech could comfort the citizens and make them realize that they should stand up and fight for themselves. Changing the Talk Card could change the overall message because different characters can make people easily experience the same feeling that Dr. King was experiencing and cheer the citizens up. I think the style of Dr. King’s speech is power because the whole speech was very inspiring and it represented a great power of his desperation towards freedom and justice. The main goal of Dr. Martin Luther King is to express how much the Negros want to have the same rights as white man. They could not stand for the discrimination and they were going fight for justice.
Negro History Week grew in popularity throughout the following decades, with mayors across the United States endorsing it as a holiday. [1] In 1976, the federal government acknowledged the expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month by the leaders of the Black United Students at Kent State University in February of 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month occurred at Kent State in February of 1970. [5] Six years later during the bicentennial, the expansion of Negro History Week to Black History Month was recognized by the U.S. government. Gerald Ford spoke in regards to this, urging Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.
March on Washington ( Civil Rights March on Washington, D. C) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s infamous “I Have A Dream Speech” is probably one of the most well known speeches to this day. The speech was just a small part of a bigger picture that took place, The March on Washington. During this time, many individuals, white and black, came together to take a stand against segregation. This march was intended for the voices of the civil rights leaders to be heard. More than 200,000 black and white Americans shared a joyous day of speeches, songs, and prayers led by a celebrated array of clergymen, civil rights leaders, politicians, and entertainers.