Comparing Barack Obama And Martin Luther King's Speech

Barack Obama’s speech and Martin Luther King’s speeches both had a few things in common. Both speeches address progress, the future. Obama and King hope to see a future that is brighter, better and holds promise. Each speaker also has enthusiasm over the subject. The audience can tell both speakers a passionate about what the future holds. Obama and King both address justice and America’s values. Martin Luther King purpose of his speech was to motivate his followers to be advocates of equality- to create change. Obama also spoke about how far the nation has came but change would need to come in the future for the benefit of all, just like what King had stated.
The significance of the speeches location is also important. King gave his speech

at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and Obama gave his speech also at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. They both took place at the National Mall, which showed significance because it is home to history, heroes and represents Americans. “I Have a Dream” speech changed the way many people viewed equality and had a great impact on the world. The location of the speech is important because the speech is historic and will forever be remembered. Martin Luther King’s statue was placed at the National Mall indicating that he was great representation of America, a great leader and a great person. Not all American heroes are honored at the National Mall. In many ways Obama’s speech was a tribute speech, showing the importance of King’s life. This tribute indicated why Martin Luther King’s statue was placed at such an honored ground.