"On the Death of Martin Luther King Jr."

This speech, given by Robert F. Kennedy, argues for civil peace and justice amongst the United States. He announces the death of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., who died for equality within all races, primarily blacks and whites. He hopes blacks are not outraged with anger and hatred, but also sympathizes and shows he can relate through an anecdote. He states what King fought for: to replace violence and bloodshed. Kennedy list all things that are not needed in the Unites States, and ends his list with the need of love, wisdom, compassion towards others, and the feeling of justice. Although difficult times will never cease, it doesn't hurt to improve them. Kennedy wants his citizens to love their country as he knows they do. Even though the speech is entitles "On the Death of Martin Luther King Jr." , Kennedy mostly focuses on what he preached. Kennedy wants his legacy to continue, by embedding in his speech all King, a martyr, fought and died for.