Please, respond to the attached two classmate main posts. (Please, the responses need to be a discussion, not an evaluation. You can agree with them and add information regarding the topic discussed. No citation required. 250 words each)Thank you
Please, respond to the below classmate discussion posts (250 words each). Please, respond to the below two classmate main posts. (Please, the responses need to be a discussion, not an evaluation. You can agree with them and add information regarding the topic discussed. No citation required) Thank you Classmate discussion posts Discussion 1 John Larche “40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan Effectiveness of Introduction, Body, Conclusion On June 6, 1984 President Ronald Regan gave a speech for the 40th Anniversary of D-Day (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). He started out talking about how D-Day was the day that Allied forces joined the fight toward liberty in Normandy (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). President Regan then talks about the 225 service members that stormed the cliffs on June 6, 1944 (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). He goes into detail on how the mission started, what was planned, what happen and how it was being executed. By the end of day two there were on 90 service members that were able to carry on the fight and push forward (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). In the middle of his speech he told a story about Bill Millin motivating British troops by playing bag pipes and ignoring all the odds stacked against them it helped the British push forward when originally pinned down (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). In conclusion he talked about how war isn’t always happen no matter what the outcome is because there is always loss, liberated countries fallen, depression that was left on the streets and people living there and after 40 years have past we are still present there holding the borders to keep peace (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). He ended in quote “We were with you then; we’re with you now. Your hopes are our hopes, and your destiny is our destiny” (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). Overall organization This speech was well organized and gave some history and reflect from then to present day. It was in chronological order from the very beginning with details such as how many people, and the day’s events in what occurred and when. He spoke of different events that occurred such as the cliff, Sword beach, different allies, General Ridgway, and the creation of the Marshall Plan (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). These were major impacts and time frames that occurred throughout D-Day. Emphasis on two to four major points One major point that was brought up in the speech was the United States creating the Marshall Plan which was the rebuilding of our allies and enemies (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). This was important because it was the birth of the Atlantic alliance which is still in use today and meant to keep peace. This may have started with D-Day, but we still have used it in all conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan (The Atlantic Alliance, 2016). Another major point was when he spoke of how Russia lost 20 million people throughout World War II (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). He spoke of the United States not wanting war that we would rather have peace between Russia and the United States. He also said that hopefully one day in the future that all will be forgiven, and everyone could just get along with each other by putting our differences to the side (The Atlantic Alliance, 2016). Use of evidence to support claims He spoke of known specific events that occurred and actual numbers throughout the speech. In the speech it talks about how 225 service members jumped off the boat and charged to the cliffs, and by day two there where only 90 service members remaining that were able to fight still (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). This is factual evidence that occurred. The beginning of the Marshall Plan which formed the Atlantic alliance. The Atlantic alliance was developed to bring peace among alliances and enemy forces. Enthusiasm for the topic This speech was one of the best speeches I have read for D-day remembrance. He went into detail from the very beginning on what happen and what occurred during each stage of D-Day. He spoke of what has occurred over the years with the alliances that were created when the Marshall Plan started. Throughout the entire speech you can paint the picture on what happen. He displayed his passion within this speech over and over. Body language and mannerisms President Regan displayed his heart on what occurred on D-Day and what came apart of it. His key message and body language throughout the speech was never forget the sacrifices and one that we all lost on both sides. We should not cherish the number of enemies that died and that we should show remorse. His closing sentence summed it all up for me “Strengthened by their courage and hearted by their valor and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died” (“40th Anniversary of D-Day” by Ronald Regan, 2008). References "40th Anniversary of D-Day" by Ronald Regan. (2008, August 1). Retrieved from https://www.artofmanliness.com/40th-anniversary-of-d-day-by-ronald-regan/ The Atlantic Alliance. (2006, September 14). Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/security/news/2004/06/08/825/the-atlantic-alliance/ Discussion 2 Joe Freeman Effectiveness of introduction, body, and conclusion The speech I choose for my well known political or business figure was a speech given by Malcolm X in 1964 labeled “Any means necessary”. His introduction starts off with a little bit of humor when he welcomes his distinguished guest, brothers, sisters and his enemies (Malcolm X, 2016). He got a nice laugh from the crowd and I believe this was done initially to soften his message. He’s always been known to be more of the serious speaker so the lightheartedness was a good start. He begins with addressing some reality assumptions that came about when he left the Black Muslim movement. Chapter 4 of critical thinking tells us that reality assumptions are our beliefs about reality, the way things really are. Our beliefs are shaped by our first hand experiences, our conversations, and the things we read or see on television (Dyer, 2019, pg 46). Malcolm X had immense power that derived from his ability to lead men. Unfortunately, he was not portrayed positively in the media. He shared the fate of many other civil rights leaders. During that time in US history it was easy to portray anyone that goes doesn’t agree with all rules and regulations bad person, that combined with his somewhat aggressive speeches and that led the public to believe that Malcolm X was getting ready to create an army of militants. I believe that he wanted to ease fears that idea wasn’t true. He is speaking to an organization in Harlem and he choose that organization because it had the largest concentration of “Africans” more than any in the world, including those on the African continent (Malcolm X, 2016). He used the term African because he believed that all Afro-Americans were really just Africans. He goes to tell stories about his religious pilgrimage and his visits to Africa. He goes on to say that “our” African brothers and sisters have gained more independence and respect that those that lived in the US during that timeframe. He stated that to make individuals in the room wonder how they could have more freedom than us in this country. His combination of rhetoric, and vivid language was the perfect combination to give his audience that very personal feel to hit his point home. This was a very persuasive speech, he also addressed how the US is supposed to be the center of freedom and positivity but it was not. The conclusion to his speech was that there were many rules and documents intended to protect all citizens, but some were being missed. Malcolm believed the strength caused by the uniting of all Afro-American organizations would assure these rights were adhered to. Overall Organization This was a marvelous speech from beginning to end, it was so convincing moving that many believe he was assassinated from the fear it caused. Malcolm X had an ability to move and inspire people, fear came from the power that he had. Emphasis on two to four major points This speech was not designed to incite violence or hatred it was saying that Africans need to unite and take what was rightfully theirs, equality the right to live free, and defend their self from anyone that tried to take that away. These rights were so important to the survival of the culture that they needed to be taken by any means necessary (“By Any Means, 2015”). He quotes the constitution and expresses he doesn’t want to his people to give up any rights given to them by the constitution. He just wants his people to be able to retain their birthright. Use of evidence to support claims He didn’t offer much direct evidence to support his claims, I believe because he mostly didn’t need to. Speaking to an all-black audience he didn’t need to tell the people there what types of injustices they were experiencing, because they were living them daily. Enthusiasm for the topic While not an overly enthusiastic person his tone matched his message. He properly used pitch and different tones at appropriate times. When speaking of his travels and what he learned he sounded calm and collected, but when addressing the need for equality he took a strong and forceful tone (Malcolm X, 2016). Body language and mannerisms A natural leader, his body language exude poise, a calmness, and confidence. He knew the power of his messages and knew that people already had doubts about his methods and reasons behind what he was doing. I believe Malcolm new that if he went up there and spoke in an erratic or aggressive nature then people would take his message as an aggressive one. References By Any Means Necessary Remembering Malcolm X on His 9th Birthday. (19 May, 2015) Retrieved from https://www.democracynow.org/2015/5/19/by_any_means_necessary_remembering_malcolm Dyer, J (2019). Critical Thinking. Concord: Captus Press Malcom X, (2016, October 25). Famous Malcolm X speech “Any means necessary” [Video file]. https://youtu.be/Awg_62EbZ60