The Rhetorical Analysis Of President Dwight D. Eisenhower

December 7, 1941 is a day that will live with us forever. On December 8, 1941, the next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave one of the most patriotic speeches this country has heard. He used several different rhetorical devices, Ethos, Pathos, Logos, to strengthen his argument.  His speech was an argument that was trying to get his fellow americans to stand up and fight for our freedom. He came across many groups of people who were totally against going to war but his speech was very logical and filled with emotion many of his fellow Americans backed his idea. Since, President Roosevelt had won over the majority of the americans he was able to get us ready to go to war and avenge Pearl Harbor. When the country is attacked, and

The United States, often referred to as a “melting pot,” is known for its extensive cultures. This paramount aspect of the Unites States makes it so unique yet it also happens to be the center of its many conflicts. America, although seemingly doubtful due to the vast amount of cultures and people, has been able to withstand conflicts and adversities because Americans have been able to learn from the country’s past and find a way to use their differences to come together.

In 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation. In response to this Vice President Gerald Ford spoke of his opinion on the situation. Nixon’s letter of resignation is a direct effect of the Watergate scandal, The purpose of these speeches is to make Ford look more trustworthy.

Washington’s purpose for writing his Farewell Address was to address(?) why he wouldn’t be running for a third term of presidency, along with well thought out ideas on how to keep the Union strong and unified towards hard times in the future. He also wanted his address to be a reminder for future presidents and politicians to not to take advantage of their freedom they fought so hard to obtain. Washington continues to explain that education within the public is a priority; educated individuals will be able to articulate the different sides of the political spectrum and be able to vote with confidence in what they believe in.

In 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech on conservation. He invited the Supreme Court, his Cabinet, Senators and Representatives in Congress , and the Inland Waterway Commission. Theodore talks about his two main reasons on why they are there . His two main reasons on why they are there is because he wants to talk about morality and patriatsim.

Millions of people died in World War II and he believes the American people deserve this period of peace. This use of pathos and emotion from Eisenhower could also be seen as a political move, so that more people would agree with his policies. For a nation that has been in heated conflict for about half a century, the last thing the American people would want is to go to war again. If Eisenhower is pro peace, then it would seem that the public would support him in every way. “Against the dark background of the atomic bomb, the United States does not wish merely to present strength, but also the hope and desire for peace”(5).

On January 11, 1989, President Ronald Reagan sat at his desk in the Oval Office to address his nation for the final time. This rhetorical moment was not the first of its kind. Rather, the Farewell Address is a Presidential tradition, started by George Washington, that every president takes part in before leaving office. As a sort of “goodbye” to the nation, the President discusses the accomplishments of his administration while offering pieces of advice for the future. Washington warned against a government with an “unmoderated” political party system (Spalding 75), Ronald Reagan warned of the effects of an America devoid of patriotism.

Washington was a key figure in our nation’s history and his decision to step down appalled the citizens of America. In addition to shocking the country, Washington’s Farewell Address set a precedent for presidents to come. In his address, Washington gave his reasons for refusing to run a third term, and pieces of advice. The first warning Washington gave was to stay neutral, the second was to understand the importance of the separation of powers, and the third was not to form political parties. Though this guidance is not often followed, Washington had good reasons for giving it. His own opinions were formed by his experiences as President. Washington believed that the nation should remain bipartisan and neutral, and understand the

The Farewell Address embodied Washington’s political principles and hopes for the United States, a newly developed nation, to grow strong and remain independent. He stressed the importance of national unity. Despite the confidence Washington had for his country to continue to thrive without his leadership, he felt obligated to forewarn the American people and future generations the greatest dangers, or threats, to the United States. Washington believed threats such as political parties, and associations with foreign alliances could weaken the nation. Today, it is believed that the Farewell Address is a prophetic warning for contemporary politics.

I choose to pick John F. Kennedy as my rhetoric candidate. Kennedy’s overall target audience are those who wants freedom and to maintain it. Those who supports the Democratic party. People who agree that the Congress should give medical aid to the aged, a comprehensive minimum hourly wage bill, and federal aid to education. I feel that the purpose and goal that Kennedy wanted to accomplish is to make America strong by promoting freedom, good leadership.

I choose to pick John F. Kennedy as my rhetoric candidate, Because I felt that John.F Kennedy was very effective and confident in answering the questions. I felt Kennedy’s overall target audience are those who believe in freedom and those who supports the Democratic party. Also, people who agree that the Congress should give medical aid to the aged, a comprehensive minimum hourly wage bill, and federal aid to education. I feel that the purpose and goal that Kennedy wanted to accomplish is to make America strong by promoting freedom, good leadership, and getting other countries to view America as a strong country just as China and Khrushchev as Kennedy stated “I want people in Latin America and Africa and Asia to start to

Two-hundred and nine thousand. That is the number of lives that were nobly given to save the many during the invasion of Normandy (D-day and the Battle of Normandy). The courageous men and women fought continuously for days on end, climbing the jagged cliffs of Normandy, France. Under rifle fire from gun nests from above, the allied troops were able to take control of the coastline, but not without great sacrifice. The speech given by Ronald Reagan was made to commemorate those who fearlessly fought for our country and the many thousands that gave their lives during those hard days of war. His speech had a clear message, to honor and remember those who gave and risked their lives during the invasion of Normandy.

President Reagan read his speech in public with so much care for the people and their families. Some examples that shows that he cares is that in the first paragraph he says “We know we share this pain with all of the people of our country”. This part of speech says a lot because he is referring to that the deaths of the astronauts has not been hard on the families but also on the country. President Reagan wants the audience and the crowd watching to feel the pain and also the astronauts were brave enough to go up in mission without caring about the consequences.

Throughout his Farewell Address, Reagan employs syntax to advance his purpose of the unification of America, when he says “We’ve got to do a better job of getting across that America is freedom-freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of enterprise. And freedom is special and rare. It’s fragile; it needs protection.” he repeats the word freedom many times, which invokes the feeling of pride and patriotism to the audience and expresses that America is a very prominent symbol of freedom, people from all around the world come to America because when they think of America, they think of total freedom. Reagan also emphasizes how Americans need to teach their children of the pride and spirit of America, for the betterment of America’s future society. Moreover, points out three particular freedoms America provides, Freedom of

In 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the most influential speeches in history. Throughout his speech, Kennedy employs many rhetorical devices that further his appeal for unification. Kennedy establishes his credibility as soon as he steps to the podium. “For I have sworn before you and Almighty God…” Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States of America, proved credible and true to the American people through his distinguished leadership. Kennedy discusses the trials and triumphs of the United States of America in what will go down in history as a great demonstration of unification. Throughout the text, he emphasizes the theme of patriotism and greatness as well as prosperity in order to unify the nation through confident eyes. His emotional yet logical appeal to America’s patriotism helps further his argument towards national unification. Kennedy’s use of rhetorical devices allows him to maintain a conversational tone yet a clear and compelling structure.