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Rosa Parks would have turned 100 years old this month. We do well by placing a statue of her here. But we can do no greater honor to her memory than to carry forward the power of her principle and a courage born of conviction. May God bless the memory of Rosa Parks. And may God bless these United States of America. Rosa Parks would have turned 100 years old this month. We do well by placing a statue of her here. But we can do no greater honor to her memory than to carry forward the power of her principle and a courage born of conviction. May God bless the memory of Rosa Parks, and may God bless these United States of America. (Applause.) END A few days later, Rosa Parks challenged her arrest. A little-known pastor, new to town and only 26 years old, stood with her — a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. So did thousands of Montgomery President Barack Obama Speech at Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled by President Obama More than half a century after she refused to give up her seat on President Barack Obama speaks at a statue dedication ceremony in honor of the late Rosa Louise Parks in National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. December 9, 2015 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment. President Obama and congressional leaders spoke at a ceremony in Emancipation Hall to commemorate the 150th anniversary As provided by the White House. (Also on POLITICO: Obama: Rosa Parks showed how change happens - or doesn't)— REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENTAT DEDICATION OF STATUE HONORING ROSA PARKSUnited Rosa Parks would have turned 100 years old this month. We do well by placing a statue of her here. But we can do no greater honor to her memory than to carry forward the power of her principle and a courage born of conviction. May God bless the memory of Rosa Parks, and may God bless these United States of America. President Obama reached out to touch the statue of civil rights icon Rosa Parks during Wednesday's dedication ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was And even into her 80s, Rosa Parks gave lectures and attended meetings with civil rights groups. At the age of 86, Rosa Parks' courage and fortitude was recognized by President Bill Clinton, who awarded her the nation's highest honor for a civilian -- the Congressional Gold Medal. later, President Obama gave a speech to commemorate a statue of Parks in the Capitol Building.” Make a claim, but do not address the writer’s rhetorical choices • • “On the unveiling of a new statue of Rosa Parks, President Obama gave an eloquent speech honoring Parks’ life and activism.” Repeat provided information from the communicates his message of unity, equality, and the enduring importance of Rosa Parks' actions. Conclusion In conclusion, Barack Obama's address dedicating the Rosa Parks statue exemplifies his mastery of rhetoric and his ability to effectively convey a powerful message about the enduring legacy of Rosa Parks and the ongoing struggle for equality. President Obama speaks at a ceremony dedicating a statue in honor of Rosa Parks at the U.S. Capitol. February 27, 2013. The rhetorical analysis prompt asked students to read an excerpt from a 2013 speech delivered by former president Barack Obama dedicating the Rosa Parks statue in the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol building. They were then asked to write an essay that analyzed the rhetorical choices Obama made to convey his message. Barack Obama -- former president, civil rights advocate, Christian, husband, father, and African American -- delivers a speech commemorating the statue of Rosa Parks. Such a speech was presented at the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol building in 2013 in the midst of a time when African Americans were fighting for racial later, President Obama gave a speech to commemorate a statue of Parks in the Capitol Building.” Make a claim, but do not address the writer’s rhetorical choices • • “On the unveiling of a new statue of Rosa Parks, President Obama gave an eloquent speech honoring Parks’ life and activism.” Repeat provided information from the A statue was erected in the National Statuary Hall in recognition of Rosa Parks' valiant resolve to disobey orders and protest racial prejudice 58 years later, in 2103 In his optimistic statement during the statue's dedication, President Barack Obama passionately mentions how Ms. Parks is immensely deserving of this distinction. The rhetoric devices help emphasize the emotion and purpose for the speech. 3Mot Overall, rhetoric’s is very important in a speech, to help aid in the persuasion of the need for her statue to be in the Hall. Word count: 1030 4Mot Bibliography "Barack Obama; speech on dedicating Rosa Parks Statue." The president does this by constantly returning attention to the struggle that Rosa started. Thus, she began tearing down the walls of desegregation that could have prevented a black Barack Obama from ever becoming a president. Obama argues that Rosa Parks deserves this statue because she has essentially helped shape America today. Conclusion Rosa Parks would have turned 100 years old this month. We do well by placing a statue of her here. But we can do no greater honor to her memory than to carry forward the power of her principle and a courage born of conviction (ALLITERATION). May God bless the memory of Rosa Parks, and may God bless (ANAPHORA) these United States of America.
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