Analysis Of Blood, Toils, Tears, And Sweat By Winston Churchill

The resilience of the American people has been seen for decades, even before gaining our independence from the British. Our nation as a whole is not easily deterred; there is no challenge or obstacle too big for Americans to overcome. Over our whole existence as a country, that statement has held true, no tragedy or rivalry has been able to damage that. “Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People” by President Bush and “The Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson are examples of Americans overcoming trials and tribulations to come together as a whole. In “Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People” President Bush as our leader at the time was ready to defend our values established in the “Declaration of Independence”. President Bush conveyed the values present in the declaration by using his authority to levy war, restore tranquility, and bring justice to the American people, he newly establishes the tolerance of our nation towards other religions and other views, however not toward the destruction of our country, and the declaration is initially created for the freedom of solely our country, in this speech he builds upon the declaration and appeals to the freedom of the world.

Conflict is one of many challenges in everyday life. It is presented to us in many ways such as trying to figure out how to get your homework done on time, finding a way to win the football game, or something just as simple as trying to get out of doing your chores. However, there are times in everyone's life where your conflict is beyond the norm. These could include standing up to your school bully, trying to save someone’s life, or as many would say the greatest conflict in human history, the Nazis rise to power. There are many ways to solve a conflict in general no matter how morally wrong it is. However, history has shown time and time again that the best way to solve a conflict is to stand up to it while also

America: “The land of the free, and the home of the brave” (Key 7-8). When our forefathers overcame the colonial reign of the British Empire, they formed the United States of America based on the premise of enlightened ideals promoting life, ownership of land, and liberty. But after the revolution, the country’s problems were far from solved. The country’s post-revolution issues sparked a Civil War, which was followed by a reconstruction. In some ways, the Civil War and Reconstruction helped the United States accomplish its original goals, but in many ways, that was not the case.

Ever since this nation was born, it has grown more and more diverse every year. Our country has been through rough times because of the diversity, And eventually we all seem to come together and find common ground. There are many people, politicians, leaders and activists who have addressed this subject but authors such as Anna Quindlen, Eboo Patel and president Abraham Lincoln are great examples. These authors add rhetorical strategies to emphasize their message and get their point across. These authors use their strategies that cause their pieces to stand out from the rest. Anna Quindlen wrote the argument “A Quilt Of a Country” right after the world trade center attacks on September 11th of 2001. This was a terrible time for many people but the majority of America was brought a little closer together because of it. Eboo Patel, author of “Making The Future Better Together,” used other sources such as George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. to tell the students at Washington University to be active and understand the struggles of those around them. He told them this so it would inspire them to make positive change. Abraham Lincoln, president, author and speaker of the famous speech “The Gettysburg Address” didn’t want those losing their lives during the civil war to die in vain. He did not want any of the soldiers to die without it having a strong impact on America. These three beloved authors, use their

Often times war is depicted in a victorious, triumphant manner when in reality war is chaotic; full of destruction and death. In Stephen Crane’s “A Mystery of Heroism” and Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge,” we witness the harsh reality of the war and the common human reaction to the havoc. Fred Collins simply wants water, but the well is on the other side of the battlefield. Peyton Farquhar, a loyal civilian to the South, just wanted to help in the war but instead was hanged for his good-intentioned attempt to destroy the bridge to help the Confederates. Ambrose Bierce and Stephen Crane wrote “An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge” and “A Mystery of Heroism” to show the natural human condition in adverse situations.

struggle for democracy in our country.” This line strikes me as the most important because I

In the 1780’s when America was approaching on a new era, Hector St. John de Crevecoeur and Benjamin Franklin believed that America had become the freest and most prosperous nation in the world. They went so far as to say that America had become a country unlike any other. A country that was free from things such as poverty, inequality, and all other forms of oppression, things that European nations lacked. Over the next century (1800-1900) what we saw in America was not symbols of freedom and equality for all, but instead for a select few. Instead we saw great inequality and a lack of freedom in many groups such as African Americans or slaves, women, as well as Mexicans and Native Americans. The members of these groups were met with

Resolutions to injustice requires the actions of good people, contributing by not only talking the talk, but walking the talk. The Holocaust during World War II was indicative of what can happen when good people choose not to get involved; ergo, an ethnic group was nearly exterminated as a result of non-interference. The Americans in 1775 fought a war because a tyrannical king did not agree with their most basic human rights; ergo, “Americans of the twenty-first century should not squander the heritage of constitutional liberty bequeathed by the

This quote shows the impact “ordinary” citizens can have on politics and government, something that has been forgotten by many who believe that in order to bring about change, they must be part of something bigger. There are many people who are quick to judge the government and express their distaste with the opinions of politicians but refuse to do anything about it, even something as rudimentary as voting. This quote emphasizes the importance of speaking up and acting on the words by asking if Europeans can unite against communism and successfully break down the wall that separated them, what stops Americans from getting involved in politics and changing what they

President Franklin D. Roosevelt says , “ Citizens of all democracies unite in their desire for peace” in a speech addressed on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty in October of 1936. This ties back to today's reality of all the different opinions in politics. Despite the different we all share the common hope for peace even though we don’t see eye to eye. This is an example of a true American.

In his farewell address to the American people, President Dwight David Eisenhower enumerated his fears for the country. More than this, he told the American people that it was their responsibility to be vigilant, to ensure that the government acted for the betterment of the American people and not for the politicians who held office. During this address, President Eisenhower gave a warning to both the citizens of the United States and to the leaders of the nation. It is all too easy to fall into patterns and to allow for others to acquire power beyond the parameters of what is either fair or just. The only means of fighting the potential challengers of freedom and justice both within and without the United States is vigilance and dedication to independence and personal freedoms.

“It have been a couple hundred years; now let’s do what The Declaration of Independence actually said,” (Powell). In regards to the mandate of freedom, does freedom come through peace or violence? In reflection of history, some citizens of a free country believe a brick flying into a church window during a service halts religious or political oppression for their cause. Other community members think that sitting at a diner that they are not welcome at creates a dialogue that changes laws for equality. History has shown that both of these means have proven a method for liberty for the masses at various times throughout generations. The Revolutionary War was a violent period where man took up arms for equality. The civil war also marked the same outcome. Yet other moments, such as The Civil Rights Movement of 1960’s was lead through positive resistance for success. Middle Eastern countries are finding momentum also through peace. Perhaps it was the day in which young preacher stood up and declared a dream that changed our country to look at a dream for humanity and tranquility that made all the

Winston Churchill symbolized Britain during World War II. His image, and that of the British people as a whole, was one of defiance in the face of overwhelming adversity. His galvanizing and courageous leadership as Prime Minister of Britain during World War II was the catalyst for the stubborn resistance of the British and the ultimate victory of the Allied forces over Hitler. His speeches stirred the masses and mobilized the British. When everything continued to go wrong, when things could seemingly get no worse, he was there to encourage and give support to the Allied armies. With his inspiring speeches, he motivated the nation of Great

Winston Churchill’s speech “The Few” is one worthy as any of admiration. In this speech Churchill addresses the contrast between the brutality of World War One and World War Two. He speaks of how despite the lessening of bloodshed, much of Europe has lost more than they had in “The Great War”. However, he follows this disheartening reality, with another hope inspiring reality. Churchill reminds all of the audience of England’s upper hand of the sea, her allie America, and her inevitable victory. He then guarantees people’s hopes by reminding them of the vicious air battles which they have not only been fighting, but winning. The admiration for the fighter pilots is one felt by the whole of the country, this is so evident that Churchill himself states, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” A remarkable quote, holding more meaning than that of the words alone.

Being confident is one of the most important leadership quality to me. I choose Winston Churchill because he was confident in his opinion to Adolf Hitler, that no one should believe or think that Adolf Hitler was being honest. Winston Churchill said that Hitler will not keep his promise and he will do whatever he thinks is right.