“It is that fundamental belief -- it is that fundamental belief -- I am my brother's keeper, I am my sisters' keeper -- that makes this country work,” spoke a new emerging political leader bursting onto the scene at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, in Boston’s Fleet Center.
“It's what allows us to pursue our individual dreams, yet still come together as a single American family: "E pluribus unum," out of many, one,” eloquently spoke the Harvard Law Review President, as delegates began to raise signs spelling O-B-A-M-A.
“Now even as we speak, there are those who are preparing to divide us, the spin masters and negative ad peddlers who embrace the politics of anything goes,” stated the tall handsome political leader, as delegates froze in their tracks.
“Well, I say to them tonight, there's not a liberal
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Senate”. My eyes dazzled with amazement during my first experience as a Democratic National Convention Delegate.
I had no earthly idea at that time, I would be hired as Senior Field Staff for the Kerry Edwards Campaign. Then be flown to Washington DC, two months later after being selected to receive a Congressional Black Caucus Veterans Braintrust Award.
I never dreamed after being relocated the Tallahassee, and loosing miserably to former Governor Charlie Crist in 2006, would I, Arkansas native and Navy veteran be appointed Director of Party Affairs for the Florida Democratic Party, by spring of 2007.
Flashback to the Fleet Center, in Boston, this fearless and energized young leader draws to a close of his speech, which had everybody on their feet vigorously wave the signs in printed in green and white, shouting his name “OBAMA, OBAMA”.
He concludes the speech by saying, “I believe that we have a righteous wind at our backs, and that as we stand on the crossroads of history, we can make the right choices and meet the challenges that face
“I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly.”
...oing to dictate our freedom: stay strong!” (Fox News Latino). His patriotic speech will forever be remembered because it was something positive for Bostonians to think about despite recent events. His patriotism is the ultimate illustration of the values the United States of America was founded on: “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (Slauter).
He implements this emotional appeal into his speech to involve all Americans—people living in the United States of America, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or culture, and to acknowledge that the American people have endured this together, and that they will continue to advance after this event with stronger resolve, stronger than ever. In addition, he implements personification to motivate and empower the American people. “Our nation, this generation, will lift a dark threat of violence from our people and our future” (Bush, 2001). “This generation”, again a synonym for the American people, with its unwavering resolve, will fight for its freedom persistently. He intimates that the future of America and of democratic freedom is in the hands of the American people; that the American people have the power to control their fate.
Obama speaks of America with courage and confidence in his first inaugural address by mentioning how previous Americans “faced down fascism and communism…with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions” (2009). By describing the troubles as well as the successes, Obama creates a sense of pride and patriotism. The president also uses haunting imagery to form fear in the audience such as “the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages” (2009). Both quotes perfectly intertwine with each other through the speech so the audience feels a variety of emotions while understanding the values of America and importance of freedom. Obama conquers the method of pathos by putting himself into other peoples shoes while having them step into
Barack Obama came on to the political stage in 2004 when he gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Before this momentous occasion very few people had heard of the Junior Senator from Illinois – he had only been in the Senate for eight months. He titled the speech “The Audacity of Hope” to highlight the strength and resilience of the country and to encourage people struggling to rise out of poverty and despair and help them believe in a better future for themselves, their children, their families and their country.
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Obama, Barack. The Audacity of Hope: Thought on Reclaiming the American Dream. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006. Print.
...ieve for all. Concluding his speech, the president reminds us that we are the hope; we ARE the change. Obama finishes his address thanking God and proclaiming, “may He forever bless these United States of America.” For the final push of ethos to conclude his speech.
On August 9, 1974, his last day as the President of the United States, he spent a lot of his time working on the speech he would give to the grounds of the White House, for his final time. This is one of his most recognized speeches, because of its great thanks and the best moment during his presidency. It gave humble amounts of inspiration with its quotes and phrases, which gave a great amount of hope and will for his country, family, and political standpoints. Even though he didn't r...
“Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should `make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.”
“I have a dream,” “A day that will live in infamy,” and “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.” What do these words have in common? All of these words are the backbone, the distinguishing features of speeches, speeches that were spoken to inspired, ignited, and instigated sweeping changes to the world. Despite, the monumental progress that resulted from these speeches, many people only remember these powerful words, neglecting hundreds of others that were uttered moments before and after these famous phrases.
Obama starts off the address by bringing up his visit of the Andrews Air Force base where he welcomed some of the last troops who served in Iraq. This is important because it appeals to all the veterans and those affected by the war that they understood that the Iraq war was actually ending. “For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq” (Obama). Before Obama’s presidency he stated that he wanted to bring home the troops and with that statement he proved that he actually accomplished this within his term. He continues to praise the military on their efforts overseas. “We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world” (Obama). He continues to express his gratitude for the American troops for...
Opening with "We the people, in order to form a more perfect union.” conveys an image of the constitution for the purpose of the speech; what comes next is “Two hundred and twenty one years ago,” an opening that places him in the tradition of Lincoln at Gettysburg and Dr. King at the Lincoln Memorial “Five score years ago.” Concentrating on the nation’s misunderstanding and miscommunication connected to racism in America.
First, he spoke with boldness and inspired me to speak with boldness. His attention getter was, “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration
...ything up and says, “you the people... have the power to create happiness.” Ending the speech on a positive note, he notes that we as human beings can be happy if we all work together and fight for what is right.