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Throughout history, several important speeches have highlighted the importance of our freedoms, liberty, and national unity. Notable among these speeches are John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” and Martin Luther King Junior’s “I Have a Dream.” Although these speeches share some similarities, they also differ in terms of style, target audience, and subject matter. Both speeches…

Benjamin Banneker, was a well-educated man and the son of former slaves, writes in his letter to Thomas Jefferson in 1791 that slavery is against the foundations that the country based upon itself upon. Banneker supports his argument by recalling texts and moments of history that was crucial to the foundation of America and the…

Women continue to aspire for leadership positions in all spheres of governance in both the public and private sector. However it has not been easy. The paper will examine the many challenges women still face in taking leadership positions with specific reference to African women. Included in the paper are the barriers related to culture…

Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were raised in different environments. King grew up in a safe middle-class household. while Malcolm X came from a hapless place. Despite the different upbringings. they were both black and had a dream. but unluckily ne’er lived to see it go true. However. both work forces had become…

Following Stalin’s succession to power in 1929, once again, Russia was transformed. As part of Socialism in One Country, Stalin focussed his intentions internally. This involved the notorious industrialisation and collectivisation drives which were intended to reform the economy. Nevertheless, do so, Stalin realised he would have to create a more ordered and disciplined society….

The voting age in most nations is usually eighteen years (Grover 2011, p. 3). It was previously twenty one years but was later reduced to eighteen years after extensive discussions and disputes. As individuals transition into adulthood, they are anticipated to possess the ability to analyze situations, engage in critical thinking, and ultimately make sound…

Call for Freedom From the days pilgrims flirt kissed the land so rich, to the days they proclaimed the songs of liberty, America was indeed “the land of the free,” as Francis Scott Key once said. Those who flocked to America had the same dreams of freedom which they have been denied the right of…

The chaperones assumed he responsibility for making sure that Franklin did not publicize the details of the debates. 39 of the 55 delegates had served in the Continental Congress, and Were well aware of the restrictions placed on the national government by the Articles of Confederation. They were convinced of the need for a stronger…

Lenin, the leader of Russia, died from ill health in 1924 without choosing a successor. But how did Stalin, one of the least likely people to take over, become the leader of the USSR? His role as General Secretary was used to great advantage by Stalin. It allowed him to see all important documents flowing…

The different states of matter – solid, liquid, gas, and plasma – are determined by the electromagnetic forces that keep atoms in position. Plasma is an exceptional state found in both the corona and cores of stars, as well as within lightning bolts. The four states of matter are solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. It…