The All Time Greatest Panel is a debate where we discuss Obama's State of the Union address as various historical characters. The character I played was Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States.
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Good morning, I am Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States.
When I gave the first annual State of the Union address, over 100 years ago, this country’s problems were very different from those she encounters today. The economy was good, but farmers stood on unequal footing with large corporations in selling their products, and in the South General Huerta had just become a dictator in Mexico. Today this nation encounters issues regarding the unequal footing of men and women in the workplace, and in the east we are ending a long-fought war in Iraq.
Our women served this country during WWI by filling in the jobs left behind by their brothers, husbands, and sons fighting over-seas. We repaid our debt to them by granting them the right to vote: a right that they have earned again and again. The women of this country are vital to it’s survival. However, in the workplace they are not treated as though they are. Women who work just as hard as men, deserve the same rights and the same salary as men. That’s why I supported women rights. Women deserve recognition. If we can’t appreciate their hard work, then America is setting itself at a disadvantage in the world.
In 1990 the U.S. landed in the Gulf, fought a year long war, and pulled out when the job was done. 12 years later we sent our troops back in. Now, after 12 years the United States is finally ending it’s conflict in the middle east. However, it looks like we’ll be heading back again soon. Fighting a war is one thing, ending one is another. In my absence, has this great nation done nothing to prevent future conflicts? My advice to you is that, this time, rather than simply eliminating the threat, prevent others from arising by supporting the creation of stable, strong, and fair government in Iraq. Work to foster positive relationships with the people of the region. That is how one creates a plan for the future.
However, I know for certain that this nation is moving forward in the right direction. When I was inaugurated as president, I had a dream for America. Looking at it today, I can see that it is achievable. Today’s economy is infinitely more times better than it was during the Panic of 1907. Women now have the same rights as men. America is constantly improving, and the only way to screw it up is if we turn on one another. It makes me proud to have led such a wonderful nation.
Good morning, I am Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States.
When I gave the first annual State of the Union address, over 100 years ago, this country’s problems were very different from those she encounters today. The economy was good, but farmers stood on unequal footing with large corporations in selling their products, and in the South General Huerta had just become a dictator in Mexico. Today this nation encounters issues regarding the unequal footing of men and women in the workplace, and in the east we are ending a long-fought war in Iraq.
Our women served this country during WWI by filling in the jobs left behind by their brothers, husbands, and sons fighting over-seas. We repaid our debt to them by granting them the right to vote: a right that they have earned again and again. The women of this country are vital to it’s survival. However, in the workplace they are not treated as though they are. Women who work just as hard as men, deserve the same rights and the same salary as men. That’s why I supported women rights. Women deserve recognition. If we can’t appreciate their hard work, then America is setting itself at a disadvantage in the world.
In 1990 the U.S. landed in the Gulf, fought a year long war, and pulled out when the job was done. 12 years later we sent our troops back in. Now, after 12 years the United States is finally ending it’s conflict in the middle east. However, it looks like we’ll be heading back again soon. Fighting a war is one thing, ending one is another. In my absence, has this great nation done nothing to prevent future conflicts? My advice to you is that, this time, rather than simply eliminating the threat, prevent others from arising by supporting the creation of stable, strong, and fair government in Iraq. Work to foster positive relationships with the people of the region. That is how one creates a plan for the future.
However, I know for certain that this nation is moving forward in the right direction. When I was inaugurated as president, I had a dream for America. Looking at it today, I can see that it is achievable. Today’s economy is infinitely more times better than it was during the Panic of 1907. Women now have the same rights as men. America is constantly improving, and the only way to screw it up is if we turn on one another. It makes me proud to have led such a wonderful nation.
The moment that sums up the project for me is representing my character. All the time I spent researching paid off because I worked hard to know Wilson in-depth. This project was done is pairs. My partner and I contributed equally to the workload so one one person doesn't get stuck with it all. I helped with the creation of the opening statement and the research. I'm proud of the work I completed because this project was a lot of fun to do. We wouldn't do this project in traditional school and being able to participate in this project is a great experience. This project taught me to do quality research. When I started, I only knew that Wilson was a president. This project has taught me to get the most information I can get in a limited time frame.