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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rhetorical Presidency (Hardcover)
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Rhetorical Presidency (Hardcover)
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Building on the premise that the 20th century has witnessed the
rise of the rhetorical presidency, ' Ryan parses the public
addresses of a master persuader. Overall, FDR's verbal gifts
strengthened his hand while enriching the language of American
politics. Ryan examines the mechanics of a typical Roosevelt
speech, considering such factors as intonation, rhythm, and choice
of metaphor, as well as Roosevelt's incomparable body
language--these are the best parts of the book. Ryan effectively
treats the question of authorship, arguing that although FDR wrote
little of his own material, his speeches bore a distinct Roosevelt
imprint. . . . Ryan's work makes clear why the packaging of a
speech must be considered as significant as its substance. Choice
This thought-provoking study makes a unique contribution to the
literature on Franklin D. Roosevelt by focusing on his presidential
rhetoric. Unlike previous works on Roosevelt, this volume
demonstrates how he tried to persuade the public and the Congress,
what rhetorical techniques he used, how he attempted to manage the
reception of his messages through the press and the media, and what
the effect was of his oratorical endeavors. It examines his leading
orations on national and international issues, his persuasive
campaign strategies and tactics, his four inaugural addresses, and
his unsuccessful speeches against the Supreme Court and in the
Purge. It further demonstrates how contemporary Americans responded
to and received Roosevelt's rhetoric.
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