On July 27th, 2004, then Illinois Senator Barack Obama addresses the audience of the Democratic National Convention in Boston. As the keynote speaker, he is responsible for setting the stage for the ideals of the party and its chosen candidate and why he is best fit to hold the title of President of the United States of America. This is a tough time for America, for the previous four years held the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the war against Afghanistan, and the war against Iraq (George W. Bush Timeline). Obama uses his speech to convince the audience that there is still hope in America if John Kerry is elected as President, as well as introduce himself as an influential politician. He uses rhetorical appeals to ensure Kerry’s legitimacy and prove to the country that he is the best logical choice for President by
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Obama begins his address by saying “on behalf of the great state of Illinois” (Obama). By showing that he has the ability to speak on the behalf of an entire state as their senator, Barack Obama justifies his role as keynote speaker and lets the audience know that he is a serious politician and also has high potential in future elections. Obama goes to proclaim that his “presence on [the] stage is pretty unlikely” as he explains his family lineage and why his American family is a prime example of the country’s most prized ideals: diversity and opportunity (Obama). Again, Obama addresses his bloodline when he says, “I stand here today, grateful for the diversity of my heritage, aware that my parents’ dreams live on in my precious daughters” (Obama). Here he reaffirms his nationality, thus proving his eligibility to be an influential American politician. By establishing his political power and repetitively addressing his family background, Barack Obama validates himself as a worthy keynote
Obama begins his address by saying “on behalf of the great state of Illinois” (Obama). By showing that he has the ability to speak on the behalf of an entire state as their senator, Barack Obama justifies his role as keynote speaker and lets the audience know that he is a serious politician and also has high potential in future elections. Obama goes to proclaim that his “presence on [the] stage is pretty unlikely” as he explains his family lineage and why his American family is a prime example of the country’s most prized ideals: diversity and opportunity (Obama). Again, Obama addresses his bloodline when he says, “I stand here today, grateful for the diversity of my heritage, aware that my parents’ dreams live on in my precious daughters” (Obama). Here he reaffirms his nationality, thus proving his eligibility to be an influential American politician. By establishing his political power and repetitively addressing his family background, Barack Obama validates himself as a worthy keynote