Rhetorical Analysis Of Ronald Reagan's Remarks At The Brandenburg Gate

Ronald Reagan’s speech, Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate, was intended to provoke a sense of unity throughout Germany. After experiencing tensions that arose into a war between Eastern and Western alliances, there needed to be a resolution to restore security. President Reagan sternly demanded the barrier between the East and West be torn down, however, his oration also encouraged freedom and hope for the nation. In his speech, he expanded on his beliefs of the potential of Germany. He noted in order to establish unity, citizens needed to be educated and open-minded. He also stated that Berlin should consider hosting the Olympic games, a symbol of world unity. President Reagan’s speech offered inspiration to unify the Eastern and Western blocs