The inaugural address is a vital moment in any presidency. It is the first speech that is given by the president after being sworn in as president of the United States. The comparison of these speeches can help one better understand the intentions and overall message that the presidents are trying to convey. After watching and analyzing the inauguration speeches of Trump, Reagan, Kennedy, and Obama, it is clear that there are some similarities and differences among them. Trump and Regan both had a similar message in their inaugural addresses, all the presidents were able to use an anaphora, and their was a contrast between the language of Trump and Kennedy.
Trump and Reagan both stressed the importance of the government belonging to the people in their inaugural addresses. Trump stated, “What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government belongs to the people.” Likewise, Reagan stated, “Our government has no power except that granted by the people.” Both seemed to agree that the people define the government, not the other way around. Reagan and Trump used “we” many times throughout their speech and “I” few times throughout their speech. They used collaborative language to promote unity and convey that they are with the people. Both presidents succeeded presidents with contrary …show more content…
Kennedy differed in their language in their inaugural speeches. Trump painted a negative view of the current state of America when he took office. On the other hand, Kennedy spoke from a more positive view in his inaugural address. Trump told the world that he will put America’s own interests first when he stated, “ From this moment on, it’s going to be America First.” In slight contrast, Kennedy told the world that America will join them in achieving peace and carrying out the agenda of the United Nations. Trump seemed to stress a more independent America while Kennedy visioned an America that is more engaged with the
Trump and Reagan both stressed the importance of the government belonging to the people in their inaugural addresses. Trump stated, “What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government belongs to the people.” Likewise, Reagan stated, “Our government has no power except that granted by the people.” Both seemed to agree that the people define the government, not the other way around. Reagan and Trump used “we” many times throughout their speech and “I” few times throughout their speech. They used collaborative language to promote unity and convey that they are with the people. Both presidents succeeded presidents with contrary …show more content…
Kennedy differed in their language in their inaugural speeches. Trump painted a negative view of the current state of America when he took office. On the other hand, Kennedy spoke from a more positive view in his inaugural address. Trump told the world that he will put America’s own interests first when he stated, “ From this moment on, it’s going to be America First.” In slight contrast, Kennedy told the world that America will join them in achieving peace and carrying out the agenda of the United Nations. Trump seemed to stress a more independent America while Kennedy visioned an America that is more engaged with the