LAD/Blog #16: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

I would argue that Lincoln's Gettysburg is his own personal reflection of the U.S. as a whole. Lincoln notes the rich history of the US, and how (four score and seven years ago) the founding fathers creates this nation with the primary idea that all men were created equal. He notes that while he can attribute this land to the veterans who fought in this coming of age war for the US, government actions such as these have no true ramifications and personally all should be indebted to those who fought. Furthermore, Lincoln calls upon the American people to continue their lives by enacting a golden age of sorts in American history and to avoid the mistakes that lead to this war.

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FDR's speech after pearl harbor was alike lincoln's due to the fact they both addressed a tragedy in american history and included a call to action moving forward.

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LAD/Blog #30: Woodrow Wilson's First Inaugural

Wilson begins his address by citing that they have a unified government with the legislative and executive branches all having control by democrats, which demonstrates the changing views of the people and their altered perspectives. Wilson continues by stating what he sees as the new views of the people, which in conjunction with a government that is able to enact change, and also combat big business once and for all. He says that he aims to end the negative externalities associated with the massive economic boom of the 20th century and make a better environment and more income equality. Wilson asks for the support of the people so he may succeed and help them to end the address. Wilson JFK also was elected with a unified government.

LAD/Blog #35: Home was a Horse Stall

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

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