Inauguration of Barack Obama

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    three inaugural addresses of FDR, JFK and Barack Obama, they were focused on appreciating the constitutional process which involves the inauguration of the U.S president. For example, recently, President Obama stated in his speech that people gathers each year to observe the enduring strength of the U.S and the act of democracy. FDR also appreciated the need for the inauguration in upholding the constitutional values and cultures. In specific, President Obama sought to assert his commitment in supporting

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    Inauguration Speech Essay

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    The American rhetoric of Presidents like Barack Hussein Obama and John F. Kennedy, who both served the United States of America are found in the corners of history. The inaugural speeches of Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy are given after reciting the oath of office as newly elected leaders of the country in the case of Kennedy and a second inauguration for the current commander-of-chief. The inaugural speeches of John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama are part of world history knowing that the United

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    The inauguration of the President of the United States is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term of the President of the United States. Presidential Inauguration has been a tradition of US diplomacy. On April 30, 1789; George Washington took the oath of office in New York City as the first president of the United States. Since 1901, The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearing-in ceremonies and the

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    Barack Hussein Obama Jr, the first African American President of the United States, was born on August the 4th 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama’s birth is considered as an important turning point for African American’s in history, he was the first African American to serve as a United States president. Barack Obama is currently the 44th president of the United States. He was raised in a middle class family with education being the core of their lives and had very noble values. Obama was a graduate

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    Barack Obama's Legacy

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    In 1979, when Barack Obama graduated from high school and studied in Occidental College in Los Angeles, he then transferred to Columbia University in New York. He graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a degree in political science. Later on in 1988 Obama decided to go to Harvard Law School. A year after that he became a summers Associates in the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin. In February of 1990 Obama was the first African- American who was selected to be the editor of the Harvard Law

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    Theories (1920s-1930s) – Case Study of Barack Obama Drive Barack Obama shows initiative to be the leader of USA. In 2000, he failed in the election of United States House of Representatives. However, he ambition pushed him to put a lot of efforts after that. He increases his recognition after his speech in 2004 and finally become the president of USA (Leanne, 2010). Desire to lead Barack Obama has a strong desire to influence and lead others. In 2012 re-election, Obama has said "I guarantee you, we will

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    44th president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, in his speech, his 2009 inauguration, describes his plans for his term in office, as well as his belief that if we follow the ideals of our founding fathers, that we will be able to accomplish anything. Obama’s purpose is to explain to the American people that with the right ideas, we can do anything as a country. He adopts a patriotic tone in order to draw pride from his fellow Americans. Obama pulls Fear, calls upon Pathos, and uses Patriotism

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    The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in his 2009 inauguration speech discusses the 2008 economic crash. Obama’s purpose is to bring everyone together through a use of rhetorical devices such as patriotism, fear, and hope. He addresses a very strong and assertive tone through the speech to the United States citizens to help fix the problems there are today and bring to more attention. President Obama establishes in the beginning of his speech ¨Our nation is at war against

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    Dunbar's Wife Analysis

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    tremendous style. “In 2000, Melania told the New York Times that – ha ha! – if her husband were ever elected president – ha ha! – she would be “very traditional – like Betty Ford or Jackie Kennedy” “(Rothman, M. (n.d.). Designer of Melania Trump's Inauguration Gown Shocked by 'Consequences'). The three cannot be compared and neither of these First Ladies escaped so quickly to their golden tower palace in New York. Again, without saying a word, she sent a message that this president’s wife would not

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    Out of all of our past presidents, without a doubt, Barack Obama’s re election Inauguration Speech was the best in history. His points came across to us clearly without the need for questioning. One reason why I strongly believe that Obama’s address was the best, was that I really enjoyed how he took a lot of time describing how everyone is equal, and no man should be treated differently because of their race. I assume this was brought up due to the racist comments he was receiving from many americans

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