Rhetorical Analysis Of President Bill Clinton Inaugural Address

What did President Clinton Inaugural Address focus on? Most would say that the former president focused on political issues. But others would say he focused on the economic and social status of America and its people which was called the "Renewal of America". President Clinton addressed many ways in which he felt could improve American society. Those ideas have been carried onto todays society, but just a tad has changed simply because of the other different ideas that has came along. Clinton's Inaugural Address was and still is very influential in today's presidential inaugural addresses and plans. Although every presidency starts with a speech, the inaugural address, Bill Clinton's address to the nation in 1993 came at a time of political Sinicism from the majority of voters. Consequently, President Clinton won the election with out a …show more content…
Facing the realization that many Americans were tired of typical inaugural speeches talking of change, Clinton's speech addressed the need for change with a new definition. Clinton re-defined change, calling on the vision of our nation's founders which set the stage for a call to action from all citizens. My analysis will focus on the three main rhetorical strategies of persuasion, ethos, pathos and logos. A description of how the three branches of oratory (forensic, deliberative and ceremonial) tie in, along with how Clinton's specific elements of style used impacted the speech. Most importantly, I will begin by asking what the