LAD/Blog #21: Emancipation Proclamation

This proclamation, pronounced January 1 1863 by president lincoln, was monumental to say the least. In this, all slaves were declared free and it was pledged that the executive branch would use its power to preserve the liberties of newly freed slaves. He also promotes the idea of sending elected representatives back to congress to revert back to a peaceful state, specifically in the states of Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and portions of Virginia. Lincoln encourages ex-slaves to be peaceful, and to consider enlisting in the military. To conclude, he asks for the help of god.

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The emancipation proclamation

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The declaration is alike the emancipation proclamation as it provided a controversial demographic the rights they sought.

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LAD #36: FDR’s Declaration of War

This declaration was specifically against the axis powers of japan, italy, and germany on december 8, 1941, as a response to the "day that will live in infamy" (pearl harbor). FDR notes the deliberation and reckless actions of the Japanese and notes that is now the duty of America to go to war. He also emphasizes that this war will be fought so that no more conflicts such as these exist. Wilson also said that he would fight this war to end future wars.

LAD/Blog #15: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

With another Republican president winning, many Southerners fear that their rights will not be tended to. Lincoln quells these concerns by noting that he is in no position to limit slavery any more than it already has been limited. Lincoln further reassures them by stating that he recognizes the rights of States and that military action would violate said rights. Lincoln continues to reassure those who doubt him by promising to uphold the ideas of the constitution. Lincoln then progresses to the largest topic, national unity. He approaches this by saying that the union outdates the constitution, and therefore is essential. He continues by saying that if one state leaves, America will be damaged. He states that secession is a revolution and will be treated accordingly. Additionally, Lincoln concludes his address by stating that the sections of America should strive to be friends, not enemies. Lincolns first inaugural address Washington's first inaugural address also address...

LAD/Blog #27: MLK, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech

King opens his speech by stating that 5 score ago the emancipation proclamation was signed. This us used to do two things: allude to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as well as demonstrate the amount of time it has been since then. Despite the time, King notes that African Americans are still bound to discrimination from their white counterparts. King says that the peaceful protests performed by African Americans that have shook America will not cease until African Americans are presented with the rights they are afforded under the Constitution. King says he aims for unrestricted voting privileges and social mobility for all races. Some of King's dreams within his speech are: no judgement on the color of one's skin, instead on their character former slaveholders and former slaves will get along and feel like brothers. uphold the memento of "all men are created equal" " little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white...

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