quotation by Barack Obama on November 4, 2008, he says “That is the true genius of America-that America can change. Our union can be perfected. And what we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow”. Obama's inauguration speech mirrors the ideas expressed by that quote. Barack Obama's message in his speech is that through hope and change, we can pull the country out of recession, out of turmoil, and out of any difficult tasks we'll have ahead of us. What we have
The American Perspective President Donald John Trump took office on Friday January 20th, 2017 known as Inauguration day. After being sworn into office president Trump was to give his Inauguration speech. People across the world were informed of Donald Trump's inauguration speech. While some saw darkness others saw hope. One can partake how Trump believes he’s giving us the power for his actions, and promises are in our favor. I can overlook that Trump’s speech was elementary level because he lacked
The Inauguration A great period full various changes and conflicts, the nineteen-sixties wasn’t anything outside of native. From elections, wars, and inequality at its finest things seemed to be consistently moving at all angles and nothing puts a spark on the map brighter than one of our own presidents. It was January 20, 1962 when John Fitzgerald Kennedy took stage to be the thirty-fifth president of the United States. Written by Kennedy in late November of 1960, his inauguration speech goes
first generation college students. It impacted plenty of people, including me, to make history and be the first to start new traditions at this particular school. By showcasing the pair of scissors that were used to cut the ribbon for the campus inauguration it leads people to remember all of the hard work and dedication that went into
When John F. Kennedy won the 1961 election by just eighty six electoral votes, the world was fascinated. As he stood on the podium in Washington D.C., preparing to give his inauguration speech, everyone tuned in to what he had to say. As he began speaking, everyone was hearing his words and soon, people were calling it one of the best written inaugural speeches ever written. Kennedy was able to connect to our country by using an emotional appeal to pull his message, successfully, off. Whether you
John F. Kennedy, a man Americans name as one of the best presidents, delivered his speech that took America by storm. When he stood at the pedestal, thousands of people, nationally and globally, tuned in to his speech, listening to important ideas that Kennedy brought further light on. To connect people through peaceful relations was a reached plan, but with the use of archaic diction and parallel structure, those dreams seemed to be more closely attainable than ever before. First off, Kennedy’s
Roosevelt’s First Inauguration Address “The only thing that we have to fear is fear itself “said Franklin Roosevelt the thirty-second president of the United States in one of the most powerful political addresses ever delivered by an American president. President Roosevelt assumed the presidency during some of the darkest times in American history. He addressed the nation in a time of uncertainty and in a time of great fear. American Citizens were insecure about the economical situation the Unites
Healing the Past: Preparing For the Future President James “Jimmy” Carter’s inauguration speech is full of contrasts. He speaks of the United States being a “purely idealistic nation,” but he also recognizes the need for strength. He states we “cannot dwell upon remembered glory,” while at the same time saying he has “no new dream to set forth today, but rather urge a fresh faith in the old dream.” President Carter came to the presidency during a period of healing for the nation. He would lead
John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the most important American speeches after being sworn in as president on January 20, 1961. His inauguration speech was so influential that it seized the nation’s attention, and quotes from it are still clearly remembered by people today. It is considered one of the best speeches ever written and ever delivered. It presents a strong appeal to pathos, ethos, and logos and accomplishes what any speaker strives for – it speaks straight to the heart of the audience
Being the country with the longest standing constitution, the United States holds a very special position in the world. Its fellow citizens-white or black, man or woman, gay or straight-are what serve as the foundation of this free republic. In his Inauguration Speech on January 21st, 2013, President Barack Obama spoke of the strength of the United States as derived from the unity of the American people. He further continues to convey a major point: that to maintain this prosperity requires continued
44th President, Barack Obama, in his 2009 Inauguration speech, addresses the nation with his plans for change. Obama explicitly states that the world is in crisis and as a nation, “we” have tough choices and sacrifices to make. He creates an inspirational tone in order to appeal to the citizens of the United States to support him in making the necessary changes by using pathos, logos, and ethos. Obama begins his speech by thanking the nation and former President Bush for allowing him to stand in
points and outline their positions on important issues before the nation. Both of President Obama’s Inauguration Speeches successfully craft rhetoric through A connection with the audience is imperative for politicians and presidents. Obama’s powerful arguments and speeches during his long journey eventually leads him to the White House. Many people anticipate President Obama's first Inauguration speech; in fact, from a historical context, many Americans never expect to hear such a speech. Being
Ever since its creation in the 1930’s, Welfare has somehow stayed in the forefront of America’s mind and not in a good way. If you ask any white middle class American how they feel about Welfare, most of the time they will tell you that it is a waste of tax payers’ money. Surprisingly however, many believe that the government should help those who suffer from poverty. The reason why white middle class Americans despise Welfare so much is due to their racist views. Most white middle class Americans
Rhetoric in Politics: Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech Barack Obama’s Inauguration address was delivered to the American public in order to express the goals of the president for his upcoming term. This address would be president Obama’s second as he is currently in his second presidency term. The purpose of this speech was to share with the public the vision he had for his next term, what his future ideas were, and the rights we Americans hold. Throughout the use of vivid examples, anecdotes
Newspapers intend to report both sides of the story but it is difficult to withdraw bias completely. Reporters are only human and bring about their own opinions into their work. This can even happen without any realization that the reporter is adding bias from their own perspective. It can be seen more in some works and less in others, depending on the topic. A reporter focusing on an account of the presidency is likely to take it on with a one sided judgment. The actions of President Obama
During Professor Dyson’s interview, he was discussing President Barack Obama’s role as a Black President in “White America.” During the interview, he was stating that President Barack Obama made sure that White America trusted him during the election. President Obama made a bargain with White America. He made sure that the white people in America were comfortable. He ensured that he did not make White America feel guilty about the past including slavery. He ensured White America that he would not
On January 20th 1961, John F. Kennedy delivered his inauguration speech to thousands of Americans after being sworn into office. Not only did Kennedy’s speech capture the attention of the country, it was so powerful that quotes from the dialogue are still remembered today as one of the most moving speeches to be given. Through different alliterations and gestures, the speech inspired the country to have hope for it’s future as well as realizing the importance of our country. Looking over a crowd
1948 was quite a terminal year for the strained relation of America and the U.S.S.R. The Berlin airlift was in full-course and the Soviet Union was trying their hardest to obstruct the foreign aid. Tensions were high, and many people the world over felt that war was imminent. 1984 jumps 36 years in the future and proclaims that the world is divided into three super-nations. So large that one nation cannot topple another. In a constant state of war. Never at peace because dictatorships cannot exist
Macbeth and President Obama both abuse their power by killing and getting away with it, lying to their followers, and bribing. Macbeth was a great General in battle and a loyal servant to the king until he began to make bad decisions, fall to temptation, and even kill. The first thing that Macbeth did wrong was make bad decisions. His wife, Lady Macbeth, told him that he needed to kill Duncan. His response was just as she hoped and he agreed. “I am settled, and bend up each corporal agent to this
As an average American student walks down the lunch line they might see whole-grain bread or noodles being tossed on their plate. “Who would want to eat this?” A common question asked by the student when they encounter the reduced calorie meal. Believe it or not, the changes, no matter how unappetizing they may be, were made in interest of the health children across the nation. After her husband was elected President of the United States, Michelle Obama took initiative of her own and started a campaign