A campaign, or series of planned actions, is another way to call attention to a problem or issue. In a campaign, you use the tools you just read about to make your voice heard. For example, in a presidential election, candidates start a campaign to get people to vote for them. The candidates write letters, make speeches, and work with others to win the election. Another example of a campaign is the Civil Rights Movement, which focused on ending racial segregation. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., helped lead the campaign by giving speeches, writing letters, and working with others.
Freedom of speech is an important right that you have as a citizen of the United States. You have the right to say what you want as long as it doesn’t harm another person. Giving a speech is one way you can share your point of view and try to persuade others to agree with you.
During an election, candidates running for office give speeches and debate each other. In their speeches and debates, they tell how they feel about issues and try to get people to vote for them.
Many famous people have used speeches to make their points heard and understood.
A good speech stays in people’s minds and can even earn a place in history. For example, here are memorable lines from speeches given by famous leaders.