In Bill Clinton’s inaugural address in 1993‚ Clinton presents his purpose explicitly. Within Clinton’s address‚ historical figures such as George Washington along with Thomas Jefferson are presented as a rhetorical appeal to demonstrate the significant for change. Indeed‚ Clinton also embraced historical events as examples of allusion to indicate the need for change. As Clinton begins his speech‚ the allusion of the first president of the United States is mentioned Dating back how different things
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In Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address‚ Lincoln faces a deeply divided nation in midst of a civil war. Lincoln hopes to mend fences by making a moving speech using inclusive and optimistic diction ‚parallelism‚ appeal to Common Christian‚ and substantial amount of balanced syntax. Lincoln’s optimistic diction invokes a sense of unity and establishes common ground for both‚ North and South‚ to find a compromise. Instead of using "the South" and "the North"‚ Lincoln always uses “all” to connect
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difficult of circumstances. Albeit not through luck or chance‚ but facilitated through the leadership of those who have clear goals‚ a plan to meet these goals‚ and the determination to see them through. In 1933‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his First Inaugural Address to the American people‚
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This document is written by the new President of the United States of 1977‚ Rutherford B. Hayes at his inaugural address which it addresses the citizens of the United States informing them what he is going to do while he is in office. The point of view is reflected on what President Hayes is going to do while he is President. President Hayes seemed it was necessary that he should make known how he feels by talking about the important issues that are plaguing the country‚ such as improving relationship
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In his speech‚ Lincoln never condemns the Southern states for causing the Civil War‚ however he offered the idea that both the North and the South should receive the judgement from God because of their American sin of slavery. His address serves the purpose of an apology and a plea for forgiveness for the allowance of national sorrow for the institution of slavery. He sought to avoid harsh treatment of the South‚ who had been defeated‚ by reminding the country that the war was a result
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it all to the audience. In his second Inaugural address‚ Abraham Lincoln’s purpose was to reflect on the ever-lasting Civil War and look forth to peace. His strategy is to convey his view with God as his witness. President Lincoln successfully achieves his purpose of contemplating the effects of the Civil War and offering his vision for the future of the nation‚ using meaningful rhetorical strategies. Lincoln understood there was no need for a lengthy address‚ instead "a statement somewhat in detail
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Lorella Tiku AP US History Ms. Storie President Rutherford B. Hayes’ Inaugural Address Dear Citizens of the United States‚ I am grateful for this privilege and opportunity to serve my country and my people. I am merely continuing the work of our forefathers and I am honored. Our nation has come a long way since the time when we were under British control to this day when we are free and have fought to keep our nation united. You also know that during the fight to keep our nation united we lost
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an economic crisis. Barack Obama’s victory marked a change in American society regarding race and politics. His election as the first African American President of the United States is profound and signifies a changing America. Obama gave his inaugural address on January 20‚ 2009 in Washington D.C. Unlike the campaign‚ the inauguration was a celebration‚ marked by clear skies and a patriotic crowd. More than one million people gathered in the National Mall to support the newly elected President despite
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The story is told of a union soldier who during the early days of the Civil War in America was arrested on the charges of desertion. During his trial‚ he was unable to prove his innocence and so was sentenced to death.Coming to his senses and realising how grave his mistake was‚ the young soldier‚ wrote a letter of repentance and appealed to the then President – Abraham Lincoln!On reading this letter and realising that the soldier was truly sorry for his mistake‚ the President granted him mercy and
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Freedom and Oppression Freedom. The prided word of all of Americans. Any American will tell you that the best thing about their country would have to be freedom. It means a lot to us. Both Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” and Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” shined onto freedom in their own way. Both were memorable and left an everlasting mark on the history of America. However in Roosevelt’s speech‚ he wants to achieve global peace by supporting our overseas comrades and defeating his enemies. Whereas
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