Summary of George Washington’s “Farewell Address” Scott Craiger GOVT –D12 Prof. Jesse Chupp July 23‚ 2012 The Farewell Address is a speech given by George Washington in 1796 to the people of the United States. This speech was delivered close to the end of Washington’s second term in the Presidential office. The Farewell Address will‚ ultimately‚ be a key element of Washington’s legacy as it was one of the most memorable speeches in American history. In this speech‚ Washington hope
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The Gettysburg Address is still read and significant today because it is the ideals upon which our nation was founded. Lincolns words “government of the people‚ by the people‚ for the people” continues to speak for many today. At this time in the middle of the Civil War people were discouraged. Citizens needed something to believe in. In the Gettysburg Address Lincoln described the wonderful things the nation was fighting for. It was a new interpterion of American government and society. It was about
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Analysis of Reagan’s Inaugural Address 40th president of the United States‚ Ronald Reagan‚ in his Inaugural speech claims that America is the best country. Reagan’s purpose is to renew the American spirit. He takes on a patriotic tone in order to instill that we can do anything as a team in the American people. Reagan depicts the pathos appeal in his Inaugural address. He supports this appeal by using diction such as church and God‚ dreams and hopes‚ our country and countrymen. He’s letting us
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Analyzing the Rhetoric of JFK’s Inaugural Address Topic: John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address Grade Level: 9-12 Subject Area: English Language Arts Time Required: 1-2 class periods Goals/Rationale An inaugural address is a speech for a very specific event—being sworn into the office of the presidency. The speeches of modern presidents share some commonalities in referencing American history‚ the importance of the occasion‚ and hope for the future. Each president‚ however‚ has faced the particular
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Abraham Lincoln had many neutral political views‚ which contrasted against Jefferson Davis’ bias beliefs. Where Abraham Lincoln would offer logical reasoning‚ Jefferson would strike out with accusations at the Union. Lincoln in his first inaugural address opens quickly by listing off many ways in which he will hold his bias and use a neutral outlook on the state’s being. Lincoln said he would hold no bias towards any individual state and that he had taken his presidential oath with no purpose to construe
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Rhetorical Analysis: JFK’s Inaugural Address On January 20‚ 1961 the 35th president of these United States‚ John F. Kennedy spoke some of the most memorable and moving words in history. He is often considered one of the most legendary‚ progressive and peace-loving leaders this nation has ever seen. In his inaugural address‚ President Kennedy utilized many tools typically used in rhetorical or persuasive writing. As in any inaugural address by new presidents‚ he took full advantage of the three
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In the Gettysburg Address‚ Abraham Lincoln utilizes antithesis‚ repetition‚ and parallelism to reinforce his purpose for this address and deliver an emotional tone that can persuade all people to continue to fight the same fight that these men died for. First of all‚ Lincoln exercises the literary device‚ antithesis‚ to deliver an emotional appeal. For example‚ he states "... as a final resting place for those who here gave their live so that a nation might live." As for‚ the words "gave their
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During Lincoln’s second address‚ people were shocked about how short and concise his speech was. Instead of addressing slavery‚ states’ rights‚ and politics‚ he offered his view on the future of the nation. In his address‚ Lincoln used rhetorical strategies such as syntax‚ diction‚ and pathos to inform his citizens that he has a better vision for the future of the nation. In his speech‚ Lincoln uses a varied syntax to get his point across‚ using a combination of short and complex sentences
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The sweeping rhetoric and universal language the President used in his address was not an accurate representation of the objectives and goals of the new foreign policy‚ however. Many feared the policy was too ambiguous and reaching. The address gave the impression that the US would intervene on behalf of any and every country facing communist threat‚ that it would be the United States’ responsibility to defend free people everywhere. This overall impression left many with intense reservations regarding
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credibility as an authoritative figure and resigned from office‚ leaving thousands of citizens distrustful and suspicious of the U.S. government. In that time‚ Vice President Gerald R. Ford steps forward as the new President‚ reassuring the nation in his “Address upon Taking the Oath of the U.S. Presidency.” However‚ as most people do not know him‚ they withheld from believing his character. Knowing this‚ Ford structures a persuasive argument that successfully gains the trust and support of his audience‚
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