Pope Francis' Visit to the US
What historical figures did he speak about? Do you agree?
Pope Francis Spoke about Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. The Pope referred to them as American heroes and he even gave a speech at Independence Hall and even used a lectern that Lincoln used in the Gettysburg Address. The Pope also quoted Lincoln on his remarks about immigration and religious freedom. Pope Francis spoke about poverty, immigration, religion, climate change, capital punishment and more. I do agree with the Pope, he gave his opinion on current issues but also made time to do the little things, that mattered to the people. I agree with what the Pope, he said that our country is strong because we stay true to our founding principles which are based on respect for human dignity.
What important individuals would you select to identify in your speech as great? Why?
I would select to identify Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. I would select these people as great because Rosa Parks fought for her rights and she persevered even though at that time everyone thought she was doing the wrong thing. I also chose Martin Luther King Jr. because he wanted equal rights for everyone no matter your race. He one of my definitions of greatness because at that time, he was saying something, that most people would’ve disagreed with. He is a definition of greatness because he stood up for what he believed was right and the best for the country as a whole and spoke his ideas no matter what other people said about him or his ideas.
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