The Declaration of Sentiments

The Declaration of Sentiments

In July 1848, the Declaration of Sentiments was written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other women at the Seneca Falls Convention event in Seneca Falls, New York [1]. This historical document was created to address the unfairness women faced in society, as well...
Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C.

Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C.

This photograph was taken on August 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C., during a notorious Civil Rights protest called the March on Washington[1]. As depicted in the photograph, thousands of people gathered to march. Many of these people were activists coming from...
Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech

A close examination of the rhetorical devices and themes within Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech is necessary for understanding a pivotal point in U.S. history. According to Mika Edmonson, Dr. King’s speech was delivered...