Diversity of Leadership in American Society The best speeches demonstrate the power of a single voice. They may be delivered by politicians, preachers, or athletes. Some such as Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address or Martian Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech, may inspire and encourage us, unite and guide us. Others, such as farewell addresses of presidents George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower, may warn or even alarm us. Whether they contain …showed first 75 words of 736 total…

…showed last 75 words of 736 total…every one has their own style even though there seems to a pattern with all the great leaders that have been mentioned here. They are all intelligent, they are consistent and confident, not only with themselves but with their position as leaders. It may not be the fact that they are eloquent speakers, or that they are rich. The American people don’t look for anything particular, which is shown by the diversity of leaders.