In his speech at the Republican National Convention ‚ accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency‚ Donald Trump depicted himself as the savior of a nation in crisis; crisis of terrorism‚ crime‚ a dishonest‚ selfish government and a failing economy‚ all thanks to the administration of Barak Obama. One of Trumps main points of his speech was to “present the facts plainly and honestly” – to set the record straight about the state of the country‚ in contrast to the “corporate spin”‚ the “media
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In the early 1980’s the United States was still dealing with the repercussions of the Cold War. At this time‚ the Soviet Union was considered the United States’ most dangerous enemy and the public feared nuclear attack by the Soviets. Specific incidents such as the Soviet interference in the Middle East‚ specifically in Afghanistan‚ frustrated the United States because it affected oil supplies. Consequently‚ President Ronald Reagan took action in response to the aggressive behavior of the Soviets
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as a threat to Japan. Therefore‚ on a Sunday of December 7‚ 1941‚ thousands of Japanese airplanes and battle ships attacked Pearl Harbor killed thousands of American lives. As a result‚ President Franklin Roosevelt gave a speech of “Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation” not only to the Congress‚ but also to all Americans the next day to urge Congress for a declaration on Japan and assemble American people to support the war effort. This speech was an effective speech due to the used of three elements
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President Trump delivers a speech to Congress about his vision for America. He informs the public on his policies including job opportunities for Americans. Trump’s speech stimulated a sense of hope for millions of Americans‚ but he did not thoroughly explain how he will increase more jobs. President Trump informed his audience on the reduction of American jobs. He stated‚ “Ninety-four million Americans are out of the labor force.” The people included in this statement are retired‚ disabled‚ or
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On January 20‚ 1961‚ President John F. Kennedy delivered arguably the greatest inaugural addresses ever given. While many argue that he was only accepted for his good looks and charming personality‚ his widespread acceptance owes credit to his many literary elements. Kennedy’s use of diction‚ imagery‚ and tone allow for a very persuasive presentation and supply him the ability to completely engulf the listener’s attention. Kennedy’s ability to persuade his listeners is not merely an inherent gift
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Megan Johnson President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Speech After being sworn-in by Supreme Court Chief Justice‚ John Roberts‚ Barack Obama gave his inaugural speech in front of U.S. Capitol. On January 21‚ 2013 Obama addressed the nation as a president for the first time in his new term. Since April 30‚ 1789 Presidents have given an inaugural address after taking the oath as president. Usually an inaugural speech includes their vision of America and the plans they have in mind for building our country
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Rhetorical analysis assignment: President’s Address to the Nation Since the 9/11 attacks‚ the Bush administration has been calling every citizens and every nations to support his Middle East policy. Nonetheless‚ the U.S. has been involved in the middle-east struggle for more than half of the century‚ wars were waged and citizens were killed. Yet‚ political struggles and ideological conflicts are now worse than they were under Clinton’s presidency. As “President’s Address to the Nation” is a speech
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President Theodore Roosevelt Proclamation and First Inaugural Address: The Use of Ethos and Pathos Lisa Weber ENG 530.020 Dr.Mollick December 5‚ 2012 Inaugural addresses usually follow a farewell address given by the outgoing President. In the book Presidents Creating Presidency: Deeds Done in Words‚ Campbell and Jamieson’s chapter on “Farewell Addresses” explain that “[a] farewell address is an anticipatory ritual; the address is delivered days‚ sometimes weeks‚ before an outgoing president
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The speech that I decided to do is John F. Kennedy’s Address to the Houston Ministerial Association. I will be using both external and internal criticism. With the external criticism I will be examining the time‚ the occasion‚ how the audience reacted‚ John F Kennedy’s biographical factors and the effects of the speech. John F Kennedy came from a strong political family‚ was well educated‚ defended his country in WW II and received rewards for his courage and bravery‚ and along with his political
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In the midst of a segregated America‚ the President of the United States‚ John F. Kennedy‚ delivered a Civil Rights Address on June 11th‚ 1963 via radio and television to all Americans. In his speech‚ President Kennedy asked the American people as well as Congress to accept all people‚ specifically African Americans‚ as equals socially and in the eyes of the law. There is no doubt that President Kennedy delivered a beautiful speech‚ but based on rhetorics‚ did he effectively convince his audience
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