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Context: Speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the eve of India’s Independence in 1947. Rhetorical devices: Alliteration, imagery, and parallelism. Impact: Marked the transition of India from a British colony to a sovereign nation and inspired hope and unity among Indians.

Context: Given by Douglas MacArthur in 1951 after being relieved of his command by President Truman. Rhetorical devices: Pathos, parallelism, and allusion. Impact: Reinforced MacArthur's legacy as a military leader and sparked debate over civilian control of the military.

Context: Delivered by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953, early in his presidency. Rhetorical devices: Ethos, antithesis, and epistrophe. Impact: Laid out Eisenhower's foreign policy approach, emphasizing the importance of peace in the nuclear age.

Context: Delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Rhetorical devices: Antithesis, emotional appeal (pathos), and a call to action. Impact: Led to the United States' entry into World War II and solidified public support for the war.

Context: Speech by Winston Churchill to the House of Commons in 1940, during World War II. Rhetorical devices: Anaphora, vivid imagery, and defiant tone. Impact: Bolstered British morale and resolve during a time of impending invasion by Nazi Germany.

Context: Delivered by Malcolm X in 1964, during the African-American civil rights movement. Rhetorical devices: Metaphor, antithesis, and direct address. Impact: Encouraged African Americans to aggressively pursue their rights by voting, while also promoting the idea of self-defense.

Context: Speech by Winston Churchill in 1946 in Fulton, Missouri, after World War II. Rhetorical devices: Metaphor, foreshadowing, and an appeal to Western solidarity (logos). Impact: Brought attention to the division of Europe and is considered one of the opening volleys of the Cold War.

Context: Delivered by John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention in 1960. Rhetorical devices: Metaphor, antithesis, and challenge to action. Impact: Generated excitement for progressive policies and set the tone for Kennedy's presidential agenda.

Context: Delivered by Winston Churchill to the House of Commons in 1940, during the Battle of Britain. Rhetorical devices: Elevated language, parallel construction, and historical references. Impact: Strengthened British determination and patriotism in the face of war.

Context: Speech by Sojourner Truth at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, 1851. Rhetorical devices: Rhetorical questions, repetition, and personal anecdotes. Impact: Highlighted the intersection of racial and gender discrimination, and was a pivotal speech for both the abolitionist and women's rights movements.

Context: Speech by Margaret Sanger in 1925, advocating for birth control and women's rights. Rhetorical devices: Emotional appeal, ethical appeal (ethos), and visionary language. Impact: Advanced the cause of women's reproductive rights and contributed to societal change.

Context: Given by President Richard Nixon in 1969, should the moon landing have ended in disaster. Rhetorical devices: Counterfactual, consolation, and respectful tribute. Impact: Prepared as a contingency to honor the bravery of astronauts and the spirit of exploration, despite it never being delivered.

Context: Delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington in 1963. Rhetorical devices: Repetition (anaphora), imagery, and appeal to emotion (pathos). Impact: Played a key role in raising public consciousness about civil rights and contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Context: Delivered by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in 1863. Rhetorical devices: Concision, parallelism, and appeal to national unity (ethos). Impact: Redefined the Civil War as a struggle not only for the Union, but for the principle of human equality.

Context: Given by Ronald Reagan in 1987 near the Berlin Wall, calling for the reunification of East and West Berlin. Rhetorical devices: Directive language, contrast, and historical allusion. Impact: Became symbolic of the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.

Context: Delivered by Richard Nixon in 1952 after he was accused of misusing campaign funds. Rhetorical devices: Personal anecdote, appeal to family values (ethos), and logical argument (logos). Impact: Maintained his position on the presidential ticket by garnering public sympathy and establishing trust.

Context: Delivered by Ronald Reagan in 1964 in support of Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Rhetorical devices: Contrast, appeal to fear (pathos), and a clear dichotomy of choices. Impact: It's credited with launching Reagan's political career and shaping conservative ideology.