Category: Historical Figures

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of approximately 20,000 people who had peacefully marched on Washington toward the end of August 1963. Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, King managed to educate the people listening regarding the various ways in which they’d been kept oppressed by…

Table of Contents Marcus Garvey’s early life Marcus Garvey’s brush with city life and exposure to politics Marcus Garvey becomes adventurous Back to Kingston, Jamaica Marcus Garvey moves to the USA Back to Jamaica and off to London again The man known as Marcus Garvey Marcus Garvey’s final journey Conclusion Works Cited Marcus Garvey, who…

This discussion is devoted to the analysis of the speech I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King. Dr. King was a renowned African American Baptist preacher, doctor of theology, and one of the brightest orators in history. He was the leader of the Black Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the youngest…

Table of Contents Opening Early Years Education and Work Significant Events and Achievements Marriage and Children Death and Legacy Opening “How convenient is electricity in our lives? What would you do if you could no longer charge your phones? Reflect on that for a moment. If someone told me that I would be here reading…

I am inclined to believe that, Caesar was greedy, selfish, and unjust during his reign as dictator of Rome. This is clearly shown by his actions immediately after taking office. He did not make deliberate attempts to restore the Roman Republic but instead almost scuttled it. Julius Caesar ended up as a Romans dictator through…

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was known as one of the most dangerous women in America because she was the only brave one who dared to ask for something unreal and unbelievable. It was the right to vote. She was a woman who demanded equal rights for men and women and who dedicated her life to prove…

Overall, Edmund Burke is viewed as a man of many accomplishments. He was a philosopher, writer, orator, and a prominent member of the British parliament. Many of his works, dedicated to such important issues as the state structure, taxation, foreign policy are undoubtedly worth discussing. However, he is mostly renowned for his views on the…

Table of Contents Introduction World War I Hitler rising to Power Attempted Coup Nazi Party Conclusion Reference Introduction After the First World War, Germany was conquered, weak, and helpless. Its Citizen was desperate and ready to trust that anything someone said, to get any step essential, and to ease the feeling of self-denial and overpowered.…

Table of Contents Natural State Central Government Conclusion Works Cited It would be difficult to understand the evolution of present-day governments without consulting the ideas of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. These men paved the way for future political thinkers and revolutionaries to break free from age-old traditions of monarchy and establish a new political order…

Alfred Thayer Mahan was one of the leading thinkers on maritime strategy and naval warfare. He was an expert in sea power, which was a crucial starting point for conducting war at sea. He was also known as one of the most influential naval historians who shared his thoughts about the role of navies in…