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 cold weather. His primary audience was the American people viewing‚ but he also appealed to a secondary audience consisting of nations across the globe. Obama’s use of diction‚ tone‚ and vocal variety
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would teach us as young children and that faith lives on in my heart every single day. " he goes on by speaking about his religious upbringing‚ the gratitude he has for all the prayers he receives from his supporters and his respect for the First Amendment that ensures Americans the freedom to practice their religious beliefs. It’s clear after listening to President’s speech - https://youtu.be/w7hZmvfB1aA he is a leader who believes that decisions made should reflect of God and his teachings. Although
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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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Inaugural Address by Thomas Jefferson: Evidence: Speaker: Thomas Jefferson “Called upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country‚ I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow-citizens” Occasion: Inauguration Speech “Friends and FELLOW CITIZENS” Audience: Common People “About to enter‚ fellow-citizens‚ on the exercise of duties which comprehend everything dear and valuable to you” Purpose: To inform citizens on what he will be establishing during his presidency
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On March 4‚ 1865‚ Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address. The man known as “Honest Abe” was the sixteenth president of the United States of America who was an abolitionist of the Republican party. About forty-thousand people were present at the U.S. Capitol to witness Abe’s speech after his reelection. Now‚ President Lincoln’s first inauguration was the last straw for South Carolina‚ as they seceded from the U.S. with others to follow. But now about four years later Abraham Lincoln’s
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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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The inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy delivered the day of his inauguration on January 20‚ 1961 was one that changed the thinking of mankind. As you begin your speech is presented and it is directed with great respect to all who were there. The President was in all times in visual contact with all present there. This was his discourse of history it was one where the president committed himself fully to the public there present. This speech was one of very great height where the left
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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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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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John F. both gave one of the most famous inaugural speeches. On March 4‚ 1801‚ Thomas Jefferson was the first president to give an inaugural speech. Jefferson was running against three different people‚ John Adams wasn’t doing well so he dropped out‚ eventually‚ Jefferson beat Adam Burr‚ congress made the final determination. In Jefferson’s speech he talks about the Revolutionary War that we had just got out of against Britain. Also‚ in Jefferson’s speech he talks about uniting both parties as a nation
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