Rhetorical Analysis On John Calvin Coolidge

In order to preserve what our country has stood for for decades, we must preserve the values our country was founded upon. John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was one of many who proposed charity, confidence, and peace between nations, but was one of few that carried out his duties. His inspirational movements tied with his ability to act upon them and bring them to life has caused him to become more prominent in today's youth. Coolidge’s values of dedication, perseverance, and devotion correlate with the values I live every day by, and are the ingredients to create positive change and growth within ourselves and as a society. While in very rare circumstances, dedication is the key to progression and growth within oneself. It is uncommon to see well-known people with backgrounds unrelated to their passions. Coolidge grew up educating himself on his flaws as well as committing himself to better the lives of others which led him to perceive that as an individual, “If he wishes to live and progress he must work”(Coolidge, 37). This quote represents the same qualities I have been raised …show more content…
For Coolidge, devotion is a precise balance between the commitments he has made as well as the sacrifices he has made out of the love for his country. He states on the final page, “I believed I could serve the people who have honored me and the country which I love”(Coolidge, 247) to prove that hard work and loyalty will pay off as it did for him. I possess this very key value and it shines through in my work. My devotion and loyalty to my school has changed the way I see myself and others. Whether it be my Link Crew contributions or my Peer Mediator counseling, I strive to give back to Widefield High School in hopes of making it a positive environment to grow and progress as a whole, so later down the road we can lead others as we have been