The Moon Launch Speech Analysis

Individualism, freedom, and reason; the three main ideas of objectivist, Ayn Rand’s, philosophy. These ideas are expressed in the article “The July 16, 1969 Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness”, where she also describes and explains the significance of Apollo’ success. Through detailed imagery and comparisons, Rand persuades her audience that a historical achievement like landing on the moon represents man’s capacity for greatness.

Former President George W. Bush’s speech, “Bullhorn”, was given through a megaphone on top the rumble of 220 floors of a horrific event. On the day of September 11, 2001, an Islamic group, called Al-Qaeda, hijacked four American passenger airliners to carry out suicide attacks against targets across the United States. The potential targets included: the twin towers, the Pentagon and the White House. Three of the four hijacked airliners accomplished their goal as the lives of 3,000 innocent civilians were taken. A cloud of grief and mourn covered the country as they experience the worst tragedy since 1941, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Soon after the attack on September 14th, a ray of hope appeared as President Bush took the stage. Throughout his speech, three rhetorical devices were shown are: ethos, logos, and pathos. Bush used these three devices to connect with the audiences’ emotions, appeal to the audiences’ ethics, and appeal to the logical side of the audience additionally, all while creating a sufficient speech to the comfort the country.

Safire writes, “they will be mourned by a Mother Earth that dared send two of her sons into the unknown.” to describe how massive the loss is. It is universally thought that there is no greater grief than that of a mother mourning her late children. Reading this, the world would grieve with the earth. Since the speaker would have been the President of the United States, this piece has automatic ethos, meaning the people would listen to what was said. Safire wrote about the about the exploration and how it would not stop with the death of the two men, and how the world would always remember them as they looked up into the night sky to appeal to

Individualism, freedom, and reason; the three main ideas of objectivist, Ayn Rand’s, philosophy. These ideas are expressed in the article “The July 16, 1969 Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness”, where she also describes and explains the significance of Apollo’s success. Through detailed imagery and reminiscent diction, Rand persuades her audience that a historical achievement like landing on the moon represents man’s capacity for greatness.

Those inspiring words of the first man on the moon sure have made their mark in history. Not only did Apollo 11, the first successful mission in landing man on the moon, affect future space discovery, it impacted the world, by helping people understand how much they can be capable. For those reasons , putting man on the moon was and still is a significant moment to this day for all people.

The date is June 6th, 1984, and American President Ronald Reagan stands solemnly before a massive stone monument on what he calls "a lonely, windswept point on the northern shore of France." On this historic day, the President of the United States stands solemnly before a small crowd of some of the bravest men living. The men assembled before him know these cliffs well. These are the Rangers who scaled the cliffs 40 years ago to do more than win the cliffs on the shores of Normandy. These are the Rangers who began the retaking of the entirety of Europe from Axis Control. That was 40 years ago, now only 90 of the original 225 sit before him now. All that can be heard are the crash of the waves on beach below and the occasional cry of a seagull

The Americans and the Soviet Space Program were both involved in man-in-space programs, but unlike the Russians they were not inclined to minimize the scientific merits of the operation. "Scientists of the United States will welcome this technological achievement by Soviet engineers and medical experts and by the Soviet astronaut, because it represents a further step in the exploration of space and will inevitably add to Man's knowledge about himself and the universe in which he lives."

Reagan brings the nation together with his supportive and sympathetic tone to mourn and honor the astronauts and America’s space program. The President first displays support through his tone by promoting NASA.

While seated in the Oval Office of the White house, January 28, 1986 President Ronald Reagan delivers his speech The Challenger Disaster; hours after the space shuttle The Challenger explodes while in take off. Thousands witnessed this horrifying event live in person and on television. This mission was very unique allowing the first civilian to ever be allowed in space during a mission. She was aboard The Challenger as an observer in the NASA Teacher in Space Program. Ironically, nineteen years before this disaster, three astronauts were tragically lost in an accident on the ground. President Reagan remembers those astronauts that were lost not only the day of the disaster, but also those who were lost nineteen years before. He conducts

President Reagan uses logos to reaffirm that while the American space program is very dangerous and could have serious repercussions, it still serves an honorable purpose. He reminds the nation of the joy and excitement of discovery. He also emphasized that we as Americans “don’ keep secrets and cover things up.” And that’s American’s “do it all up front and in public.”, “that’s the way freedom is”, which not only appeals to America’s pride but connects our beliefs as Americans and the values we uphold to the space program versus the Soviet Union’s space programs success and failures. President Reagan also promises “more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews” and reaffirms that “Nothing ends here, our hopes and our journeys continue.”. President

The space program was exciting news back in 80’s. However, watching the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster was especially difficult. It was a sad time, not just for Americans, but for all people interested in what we could learn from the space missions. This speech expresses ethos throughout, and President Reagan reached out not only to America, but acknowledges the children of that time period as well. He wants them to understand that something ill has happened, yet he is encouraging them to be understanding, and strong. With his words, I believe he was helping our future to become stronger from the

Many people have dreamt going to space, but they couldn't. This was a big issue, but Neil Armstrong worked his way up by studying really hard and getting a good job. People wanted to go to space, but couldn't because it was very expensive. But Neil Armstrong showed them the dangers of going to space and influenced them to be cautious. When Neil Armstrong went into space he knew what his job was and he got it done. Space is beautiful, but can be very dangerous if you do not pay attention.

NAsa while exploring our solar system found water on Mars, which is the next to Earth. Scientists are planning a one way trip to Mars. Practically saying they haven’t thought of a way to get them back to Earth. Recently NAsa has completed a trip the farthest away from Earth, which was sending a spacecraft to Pluto. Pluto they found out has a moon and they are investigating it to see if the planet might be livable.

As the most memorable astronaut once said, “‘That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind’” (Rosenberg 5). These were historic words said by Commander Neil Armstrong when he was taking the first step onto the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong was the first human to step onto the moon. Shortly after, Neil’s crew mate and lunar module pilot in Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin took his steps onto the moon too. While, the command module pilot, Michael Collins stayed back and orbited the moon (Loff 2). It was this day that became cemented in our world’s history as one of the most exhilarating days ever. Most would say that Neil Armstrong is one of the most important astronauts known to this day. Neil admired many people that influenced him to become an astronaut and they include Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Stewart, Robert Redford, and Chuck Yeager. Along with this, his family motivated him also, specifically his wife Janet and children Rick and Mark (Barbee, Neil Armstrong, A Life of Flight 210). During the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong accomplished nothing greater than the moonwalk, but many factors went into the mission, such as preparing, launching, landing, lifting off, and returning.

In the first article, Man Takes the First Steps on the Moon, the speaker is the Times of London and some mentioned are; Neil Armstrong, President Nixon, President Saragat of Italy, and other leaders. The 1969 Apollo 11 mission was a success and keeping everyone on their toes. The primary audience for this text was those who are interested in the moon landing. Its appeals to pathos were effective due to the emotional and excitement of the moon landing. For example, “... our deep wish for a safe return at the end of what has been a most historic scientific achievement in the history of man.” This explains how much of a breakthrough the moon landing was causing emotions of what else mankind can do. Following this would be the appeal to ethos, “ That’s one small step for man but one giant leap for mankind.” Having these appeals together make the impact of the accomplishment of mankind even more of an excitement.