WDSF+Example

We Didn't Start the Fire Example



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A. Phillip Randolph Known as one of the most visable figures in the Civil Rights movement, A. Phillip Randolph, sparked an idea that initiated the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the fall of 1963. With more than 200,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, this peaceful demonstration was intended to promote Civil Rights and economic equality for all Americans. This demonstration included speeches, songs, and prayer. Most notably would be Rev. Martin Luther’s famous I Have A Dream speech. A contemporary connection would be that this event is considered by many to be a high point in the Civil Rights Movement. Today, all Americans should be appreciative towards the organizers of this demonstration who tirelessly worked to ensure that the American Dream would become a potential reality for all Americans. Relating it to the song: Did Phillip Randolph start or cause the problems he was facing as an African American in the United States? No, obviously not. The argument and problems over Civil Rights, particularly for African Americans, had been going on for centuries. We must recognize that while Mr. Randolph did not start the fire, that flourished by trampling over people's Civil Liberties, he did try to fight it off by taking an active part in encouraging not only an ideological change but also public policy change.


 * You will notice that I focused on both the person and what he is known for.***'