Speech Before The Reichstag, By Lyndon B. Johnson

Whether it is persuading a nation to commit racial genocide, or persuading them to end racial prejudices, powerful speeches use specific rhetorical devices and appealing diction to achieve their desired effect. In Adolf Hitler’s â€Å"Speech before the Reichstag,† January 30, 1937, (two years before the beginning of WWII) Adolf Hitler called for a â€Å"radical extermination† of the â€Å"cause of this critical situation† referring to what he considered racial impurity. His spell of Stoicism cast upon the ethically diverse culture lead to them being brought in camps by the trainload and killed off quickly, leaving behind the dark shadow of the bloodiest event in human history. Twenty-eight years later, in the cool month of march, Lyndon B. Johnson gave his â€Å"We shall Overcome† speech. This speech was in response to the events that had occurred in Selma, Alabama earlier that week. The nation watched armed police-forces prevent peaceful protests and the African American children from entering white schools, despite the Civil Rights Act signed after the â€Å"Brown v.s. Board of Education† by President Johnson one year prior. He urged the public to end their pre-dispositioned prejudices for African American people. Both speeches guided a nation, one towards justice and the other towards injustice. However, how they achieve this effect has many similarities. Addressing their audience’s, L.B.J. spoke,â€Å"I speak tonight for the dignity of men and destiny of democracy...†Ã¢â‚¬ ...every member of bothShow MoreRelatedBerlin Wall6826 Words   |  28 Pages1962). He vowed publicly that his ultimatum in 1961 would not be withdrawn at it was in 1958. President Kennedy called upon the people of the United States to prepare for war on July 25, 1961. He stated â€Å"We do not want to fight, but we have fought before, it would be a mistake for others to look upon Berlin, because of its location as a tempting target† (Heller, 1962). August 1, 1961, over a thousand people were registered in twenty-four hours at the Marienfelde Refugee Reception Center (HellerRead MoreHistory of Social Work18530 Words   |  75 Pagesin the world 4 S.Rengasamy-History of Social Welfare / Social Work Understanding History through Historical Phases Understanding History through Historical Phases History of Social Work – UK USA Social Work during primitive stage (before 1200 AD) Social Work during 1200 -1500 A.D Social Work during 1500 – 1600 A.D. Social Work during 1500 – 1600 A.D. Social Work during 1600 -1800 A.D. Social Work during 1800 -1900 A.D. Social Work during 1900 onwards Tofler‟s Agricultural Society: