Rhetorical Analysis Of The National Prayer Breakfast

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The National Prayer Breakfast: a time for hope, encouragement and reflection for people. A time to recognize the people who have supported former and now presidents, a moment to present yourself in front of thousands of people who might be fearing everything around them. Starting with President Eisenhower the breakfast is celebrated on the first Thursday morning of February each year. A chance to thank the people who they are truly grateful for and encourage others that there is a sense of hope in everybody. Also, to present themselves as a figure and face to our country. With each future and past president, a good judge of character is to analyze the way they treat their family; how they acknowledge their spouse. In Obama’s speech one of the first things he did was recognize how grateful Michelle and he were for everyone who had …show more content…

Obama, talked about how faith can get you through whatever might be forcing you down. Obama states “For me, and I know for so many of you, faith is the great cure for fear…And what more important moment for that faith right now?” (2016). He uses these assurances to empower the American people and letting them know that their faith can conquer so much. Even though former President Obama is referring to his own religion beliefs he later on recognizes other religions beliefs such as Islam and Judaism to show his support to other faiths and beliefs. Telling stories of both religions and how having and seeing faith in others show the power in prayer. As well in Trump’s speech he also gives encouragement towards the American people and other world leaders through their faith. “This gathering is a testament to the power of faith, and is on of the greatest customs of our nation…” (Trump, 2017). Unlike Obama, Trump does not specify what type of faith is being celebrated but rather combines all in one statement. Trump later

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