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A Rhetorical Analysis Of Daniel Webster Speech

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Daniel Webster speech in 1830 against granting states the power of “Nullification” of any federal law was an eye-opening sight, as he refocused officials to the duties and key roles of the American government, which was to serve the people. Webster believed heartily in the idea that the people had the power to change and reform legislation stating, “ [the people’s] known and admitted power to alter or amend the constitution, peaceably and quietly, whenever experience shall point out defects or imperfections.” This is the basis of his thoughts about the distribution of power in the American government as the people have the ultimate decision over their own fate and that even appointed official cannot change that, or so that they may be removed …show more content…

His speech was articulate and precise to his focus of speech, while at the same time holding the audience’s attention with delicately strung words. His speech gave it’s opposition to the idea of “Nullification”, while at the same time embracing the core values of the government by directing the officials to the importance of this new government to the people and not to the states that represent them. As for great orators of today’s time, one cannot say that our first African- American president, Barack Obama, was nothing short of superb when it came to delivering speeches and announcements to the people of the United States. His ability to rally, quell, and connect to his people was awe- inspiring. President Obama had an eloquence, that was neither perceived as arrogant, nor snobbish, but as true leader devoted to the welfare and prosperity of the people of this great nation. This is why President Obama was such a well received president by most, because he stood for the American dream and exemplified the will and drive the people within this nation. Other great orators include names of people who have passed like Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, President Abraham Lincoln and many more great faces that invoked passion in their listeners and lead great movements during their time. As time passes, orators have to face larger challenges in delivering speeches as media and television have changed the dynamics of deliverance of

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