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On Labor Day, 1971 Nixon addressed the nation about what America needs to have and needs to do in order to achieve the goal of a new prosperity in a generation of peace. Nixon says that “He describes in great detail of what americans can do to help make themselves better, he talks about the work ethic of Americans as well as the productivity of American workers.
Nixon’s 1971 Labor Day Speech, Richard Nixon uses logos, ethos, pathos, and repetition to motivate Americans to dedicate themselves to the goal of a new prosperity without war and without inflation. Nixon uses logos to give americans . In the second paragraph of his speech, Nixon says: “A nation gets what it deserves.” In this quote, Nixon highlights …show more content…
It is used in the first sentence where Nixon says: “I call upon all Americans to dedicate ourselves”. In this quote, Nixon pulls at the hearts of Americans by uniting them which creates strong emotion. He also uses pathos when he says “The American workingman unique in the world”. This quote causes Americans to be proud of themselves, their fellow citizens, and their country. Another quote that invokes that same sense of pride among Americans is: “...why a poor nation of 3 million people, over a course of two centuries, lifted itself into the position of the most powerful and respected leader of the free world today.” Another example is: “But the most heartening reaction...the willingness to make a personal sacrifice in pursuit of worthy goals by the man in the street, the worker on the job, the homemaker trying to balance the family budget.” This example pulls emotions from americans because Nixon is talking about Americans causing a heartbreaking reaction. The quote creates relatability, thus evoking a strong sense of pride as well as understanding in Americans. Yet another quote that is an example of pathos in Nixon’s speech is: “It says:“We were both due for salary increases in September...but we will survive. If it were necessary to cut our income in half, I still know no other country I would choose to call my own.” This quote is an example of pathos because, Nixon considered the americans as one of his own . Lastly the final example of pathos is: “Let us recognize once and for all--no job is menial in America if it leads to self-reliance, self-respect, and individual dignity. This quote provokes persuasion, specifically of Americans with jobs that many consider lower standard., because it is talking about the jobs of Americans and how they should be respected no matter what the job is
On Labor Day, 1971 Nixon addressed the nation about what America needs to have and needs to do in order to achieve the goal of a new prosperity in a generation of peace. Nixon says that “He describes in great detail of what americans can do to help make themselves better, he talks about the work ethic of Americans as well as the productivity of American workers.
Nixon’s 1971 Labor Day Speech, Richard Nixon uses logos, ethos, pathos, and repetition to motivate Americans to dedicate themselves to the goal of a new prosperity without war and without inflation. Nixon uses logos to give americans . In the second paragraph of his speech, Nixon says: “A nation gets what it deserves.” In this quote, Nixon highlights …show more content…
It is used in the first sentence where Nixon says: “I call upon all Americans to dedicate ourselves”. In this quote, Nixon pulls at the hearts of Americans by uniting them which creates strong emotion. He also uses pathos when he says “The American workingman unique in the world”. This quote causes Americans to be proud of themselves, their fellow citizens, and their country. Another quote that invokes that same sense of pride among Americans is: “...why a poor nation of 3 million people, over a course of two centuries, lifted itself into the position of the most powerful and respected leader of the free world today.” Another example is: “But the most heartening reaction...the willingness to make a personal sacrifice in pursuit of worthy goals by the man in the street, the worker on the job, the homemaker trying to balance the family budget.” This example pulls emotions from americans because Nixon is talking about Americans causing a heartbreaking reaction. The quote creates relatability, thus evoking a strong sense of pride as well as understanding in Americans. Yet another quote that is an example of pathos in Nixon’s speech is: “It says:“We were both due for salary increases in September...but we will survive. If it were necessary to cut our income in half, I still know no other country I would choose to call my own.” This quote is an example of pathos because, Nixon considered the americans as one of his own . Lastly the final example of pathos is: “Let us recognize once and for all--no job is menial in America if it leads to self-reliance, self-respect, and individual dignity. This quote provokes persuasion, specifically of Americans with jobs that many consider lower standard., because it is talking about the jobs of Americans and how they should be respected no matter what the job is