Today is the big day. I wake up at 2 A.M., get dressed, load luggage in the car, get breakfast at Jack in the Box and head to the Oakland Airport. My Mother is rarely late, so I'm certain that we will arrive at the airport ahead of time. On the ride in I glance over the itinerary and I see that this trip is filled with a number of historic sites in Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. As an added bonus students aren't required to wear school uniforms on travel days. The airport travel dress code is simply no holey jeans and a school shirt. Generally speaking, this will be my first time traveling long distance without my parents. Initially,I was petrified of traveling without parents but over time I become excited. In just a few short hours I will have the privilege to walk in the …show more content…
By far my favorite memorial was the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. My first impression was that it looked realistic and it was well put together. As I toured this memorial I was filled with a sense of pride, freedom and a peace of mind. I enjoyed all the known and unknown quotes on the stone wall. On the visible side of the memorial there was a quote from Dr. King’s I Have A Dream speech that is etched into stone. The quote reads, “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope”. I grew up learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s firm advocacy for nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement. It was spectacular feeling to see a memorial honoring his message of freedom, justice and equality. To my surprise we were actually able to enjoy the memorial as our blue books were pre-populated with facts about each memorial. Unfortunately, I began to feel feverish and I couldn't stop coughing the whole time we walked. We walked to the White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, and a Museum. As the day came to an end it became visible to others that I was under the
Through pain in our hearts, comes wisdom through our minds.In Martin Luther King Jr.’s (MLK Jr.) eulogy by Robert F. Kennedy. The eulogy expresses MLK Jr.’s life and love to justice for his fellow human beings. Robert F. Kennedy was able to overcome injustice through non-violent means by using repetition and allusion in his speech.
“As we walk, we must make a pledge that we shall always march ahead.”(MLK , I have a Dream Speech). Martin Luther King JR. was a remarkable man. He helped the community like no other did. He is a great character and role model towards all African Americans and others. He shows bravery, kindness, and has the eyes to make change happen. He was an inspiration to many less fortunate people than him, and people who had more than him. Do we have the bravery and courage that this man had? Do we have the eyes for change? MLK had something many didn’t. MLK made a change because something was bothering him in his community, he brought people together, was an inspiration to many because of his patience, and had a dream.
We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because he showed us the way to mend those broken fences and to move on in building this land rather than destroying it. He led campaign after campaign in the streets of America and on to the governor's mansion - even to the White House - in an effort to secure change.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most important voices of America, who used non-violent methods to fight for freedom and equality for all in his nation. On August 28th, 1969, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., King delivered his most iconic speech “I Have a Dream.” In this speech, repetition, ethos, pathos, and logos are used to persuade the audience about the importance of the Civil Rights Movement. To create the greatest demonstration for freedom, he used these literary devices to “dramatize a shameful condition” (“I Have a Dream”). Although his life was taken away, his legacy continues to live on today.
In the midst of one of the busiest cities in the world there lies a sanctuary. There lies an area where all men are equal, where poverty is non-existent, where all men are united under two things; the first being death and the second being America. Arlington National Cemetery is a tribute to all of the fallen heroes, the patriots, the soldiers, the pioneers, all who have cried American tears. I have been forever changed since visiting Arlington National Cemetery and it is a visit that every American should make.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. discussed the hope that the movement needed when he said that “With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope” (King). Although the Civil Rights activists were despairing at the time over the many issues, they needed to find hope in order to triumph over the misfortune. Lewis used the power of the speech to develop the message of hope, saying that “in those moments, Dr. King made plain all of our hopes, our aspirations… everything we dared to imagine about a new America, a better America” (March Book Two 173). Dr. King’s speech conveyed what had already permeated the minds of each and every Civil Rights activist, that the future could be bright if they kept working at
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Martin Luther King Jr. have dreams of the nation they are trying to form. These instances of envisioning are prevalent in March and are often touching. Dr. King in the text makes an bold statement that demonstrates to the reader why great leaders in this time period in history made a great change in our nation. While talking to Robert Kennedy regarding the unlawful arrest of African Americans in Jackson Mississippi, King speaks to him about why they must continue protesting. King implores, “I’m deeply appreciative of what the administration is doing. I see a ray of hope, but I am different from my father. I feel the need of being free now.” (Lewis and Aydin 96). Martin Luther King not only speaks in terms of a dream when he uses the words ‘ray of hope’, but when he says that he ‘feels the need of being free now’, he envisions a world that could be different. A world contradicting the racism and hate that those of African descent have experienced since the beginning of American history. Though this isn’t Martin’s famous ‘I have a dream speech’, it is evident that he has had a dream and a plan to fulfill it long before the speech that America will remember for the rest of its history. John Lewis had the pleasure of working with Dr. King and sharing his values in the text. John Lewis also has dreams of what America could become—John sees excellent value in the potential of individuals to change America. After Robert Kennedy pulls him aside to reverence the change that has occurred in him being ‘woke’, John explains why People like Kennedy make his dream for America come true. John speaks, “It showed me something about Robert Kennedy that I came to respect: even though he could be a little rough—ruthless, some would say—he was willing to learn, to grow, and to change.” (Lewis and Aydin 152). John has dedicated his life to this movement—giving up an education and other possible opportunities to address injustices among his brothers. In the text, the
In his "Letter," Martin Luther King Jr.'s ability to effectively use pathos, or to appeal to the emotions of his audiences, is evident in a variety of places. More particularly in paragraph fourteen, King demonstrates his ability to inspire his fellow civil rights activists, invoke empathy in the hearts of white moderates, and create compassion in the minds of the eight clergyman to which the "Letter" is directed.
A Testament of Hope : The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The aforementioned quote carved into the Stone of Hope's side explains the central message by also demonstrating Martin Luther King Jr. fracturing the Mountain of Despair and victoriously emerging from it, symbolizing the "hope" that his sermons intended to bring into society. King represents the hopeful dreams and forthcomings of equality and justice in the United States, which could possibly be a factor as to why a paler, brighter granite color was used to contrast the black Inscription Wall, familiarizing with King's inscribed quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." (1963, Strength to Love). The blandness and rigidness of the Mountain of Despair is possibly conveying the disappointments and stagnancy that conflict and prejudice has to offer. In the background, the Inscription Wall's fourteen quotes were carefully chosen to center around four positive keywords to match King's ideals: love, democracy, hope, and justice. From the lack of chronology, individuals may define their own path, much as to reality. There is no required pacing, start nor end, in which provides a sense of freedom, motivation, and individual goals for positivity. These messages span across the globe to encourage the fight for civil rights and equality via civil
Not only are military heroes buried at Arlington, but memorials have also been built to honor others who have given their lives for America. The memorials that are located throughout Arlington tell a story about people throughout American history (Reef 43). Each year families walk the endless rows of white head stones at Arlington in order to pay their respects to the ones that have given their lives for America.
The location should have a powerful connection with the person or event being memorialized. The location of the monument should not be a random site that has no correlation to the subject. In the instance of Crazy Horse the monument that memorializes the great Sioux leader was carved out of the mountain side in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This is significant because the Sioux tribe originated in the Black Hills (Source C). The location also represents the original inhabitants of South Dakota and pays honor to them and their leader. Whereas in Washington, D.C. the Lincoln Memorial was resurrected on a site near the Potomac River. Though the specific location does not have a direct connection to Abraham Lincoln, the district is the core of the United States government and Lincoln was a profoundly important president in U.S. history. The selection of Washington, D.C. for the memorial is meaningful because is provides a communal opportunity for U.S. citizens to gather together to bring honor to Lincoln (Source A). When establishing a monument the other key consideration is the type of materials used in construction. In the Lincoln Memorial the marble used and the grand scale of the statue conveys the importance of the man. It’s not just the materials chosen, but the intricacy of craftsmanship and refinement of these “lavish materials” that
Words that give hope and reassurance of the guidance that you will receive from MLK. The way he spoke was also an indication of his virtues, he spoke with such passion that he would bring out the tears in many of his listeners. His passion spoke honesty and sincere care for the issues at hand, unlike politicians nowadays that have this façade persona to them who say the necessary things to get the approval however never delivering with any real answers. The issues at hand were always addressed by MLK, either it being at his famous March on Washington or a simple small address. His efforts were noted by the world as he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, an award that hold and promote peace through their actions.