Part one of term paper
We accuse politicians today of being crooked and underhanded in some of the ways that they choose to do business. We may even speculate and laugh at things that they say in the speeches that they give. In 1963 a historical leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, delivered a very famous speech that is still recognized and appreciated today. So we w ...

Part two of term paper
... and if so whom were they trying to persuade. Dr. King begins a section of his speech with a very strong statement. It reads, “It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment and to underestimate the determination of the Negro.” This statement is most likely directed at the African-American population. It is a statement that is used to give them confidence and excitement. It is a form of Ad Populum, because it is appealing to the supposed prejudices and emotions of a g ...