“A More Perfect Union”
Obama used the Philadelphia venue brilliantly starting off his speech like the Declaration of Independence a very powerful document that was revolutionary for its time; literally. It brought forth the concept that all men were created equally however to this day we still strive to be treated equally. Obama mentions that the slave trade went on for twenty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and suggests that our forefathers left it up to future generations to perfect this country over time. Listeners are reminded of all the struggles and protests in the courts and the streets that the citizens of the United States have already made to bring about change. Obama has represented his campaign as a patriotic cause that was initially embarked upon by our forefathers that this cause is one that we are all obligated too. He admits that we have different backgrounds but suggests his goals and those of the audience are the same......
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