Ronald Reagan Speech Rhetorical Analysis

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I’ve learned that Ronald Reagan was a good communicator, which helped him to persuade his audience. Reagan didn’t just inform his audiences, yet he was trying to gain their trust to them. He failed to achieve that with that with the minority of electorate, but he was able to gain the trust of the majority of the electorate. His credibility made him successful in communicating his message because of his personal and professional relations. Also his rating shows that he was a really famous and popular president in the history of the United States. Reagan was successful leader because of his bold decisions; he declared war on international terrorism and he was an anti-communist as well. For all that, some people didn’t think that he was honest. That’s been said, Reagan knew what he wants so he was wise enough to have a great vision to the United States. …show more content…
He promised that he will restore America’s Economic, and military power. Reagan focused on increasing the military power to insure the American power. Also he reduced taxes. Focusing on these tow resulted in a better employment, also getting rid of the inflation, doubling the gross national product. Reagan’s brilliant decisions changed the country’s path by creating economic recovery. The speech “to restore America” that Ronald Reagan gave in March 31, 1976 started with what I believe a friendly and personal way to address America’s issues. He asked that every party should listen to him in a personal way. With that, he indicated that this is all Americans problem and it should be taken care of. He illustrated how the economic situation and the unemployment are affecting the country. With patriotism

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