McAPUSH: Kimberly Greenwood - The Presidents CAlling

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Kimberly Greenwood - The Presidents CAlling - LBJ speaks to Congress

I listened to LBJ speaking to Congress. LBJ talked about justice and equality after first saying a few words about JFK. He spoke at length about finding strength in the differences instead of weakness and then calls upon the American citizens to help him in reaching the goals and show that they are capable of 'decisive action' and in even so soon after the assassination of JFK they will derive strength and not weakness and he then dedicates the US's support to the United Nations and makes a firm promise to defend their allies and also keep the stability of the dollar, expand international trade and make America and its allies stronger. He speaks about continuing JFK's course and 'fulfill the destiny history has set for us.'
He spoke very clearly and very well in order to affirm the American people and the members of Congress, trying to motivate them to continue after JFK's assassination. He continually uses the idea of strength and continuing JFK's legacy as a motivator to rid the US of discrimination against races. He tactfully proposes the bills and calls Congress to action in swiftly accepting the bills. JFK's legacy and the strength of the US is the fulcrum of his speech in order to motivate Congress. He was a very good speaker and seemed very firm in his beliefs. He clearly made a profound impression on Congress.