Comments to Kshearercomm140230
We shared some answers to the questions posted for the comparison of JFK and Obama.The point you made about the time period can affect the demeanor of the speaker. Each speech needed to be seen through generational glasses to get a full appreciation.
February 10, 2009 6:52 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Comparison of JFK and Obama's Inaguration speech
1) Yes, I do believe some similarities were shared in the delivery of Kennedy's and Obama's inauguration speech. They were both very poised, spoke to the entire crowd by turning their heads left to right, verbal pauses were used to get specific points across, their hands would raised up and down while speaking and their tone was confident.
2) In 1961- U.S. broke diplomatic relations with Cuba and 29 Electrical firms were convicted of rigging and fixing prices. 48 yrs later, 2009 -At war with Iraq and the banking system seizing up. The state of the country during both times experience similar dilemas. Kennedy mentioned in his speech,"Let us never negotiate out of fear,but let us never fear to negotiate." Obama mentioned in his speech, "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to uncleanch your fist."
3) Kennedy's call to action, " ask not what your country can do for you -- ask waht you can do for your country." Obama's call for action," we must pick ourselves up,dust ourselves off, and begin the work of remaking America." Both messages saying Americans have the power to make change.
4) Scale 1-10: I would rate speech a 7. The context was good. I felt his speech was a little bit more harsher then that of Obama but, done in an eloquent way.
February 8, 2009 5:03 PM
2) In 1961- U.S. broke diplomatic relations with Cuba and 29 Electrical firms were convicted of rigging and fixing prices. 48 yrs later, 2009 -At war with Iraq and the banking system seizing up. The state of the country during both times experience similar dilemas. Kennedy mentioned in his speech,"Let us never negotiate out of fear,but let us never fear to negotiate." Obama mentioned in his speech, "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to uncleanch your fist."
3) Kennedy's call to action, " ask not what your country can do for you -- ask waht you can do for your country." Obama's call for action," we must pick ourselves up,dust ourselves off, and begin the work of remaking America." Both messages saying Americans have the power to make change.
4) Scale 1-10: I would rate speech a 7. The context was good. I felt his speech was a little bit more harsher then that of Obama but, done in an eloquent way.
February 8, 2009 5:03 PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Comments to mbaptistecomm140230
1)All Americans in some way sacrificed and unfortunately experienced discrimination. I agree knowledge is the key and WE CAN AS LONG as WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME PAGE for unity and prosperity.
2)I am in agreement that his presentation of his speech was excellent.
3) The context of his speech was good. I would have liked more information on how government plans to help the American population as we go forward.
4) Senses should be used when viewing President Obama's Inaugural Speech. Go back and just listen to the words (maybe with eyes close), listen to it again and focus only on outside noises, then watch it intensely with your eyes and focus strictly on the President (lips, hands,gestures etc.) then watch it again and pay attention to the area around the President ( crowd, other peoples reactions). Everyone should try it. You'll experience the speech in a different way.
5) His speech showed his voice and character. A speech that will be remembered by many.
February 3, 2009 4:56 PM
2)I am in agreement that his presentation of his speech was excellent.
3) The context of his speech was good. I would have liked more information on how government plans to help the American population as we go forward.
4) Senses should be used when viewing President Obama's Inaugural Speech. Go back and just listen to the words (maybe with eyes close), listen to it again and focus only on outside noises, then watch it intensely with your eyes and focus strictly on the President (lips, hands,gestures etc.) then watch it again and pay attention to the area around the President ( crowd, other peoples reactions). Everyone should try it. You'll experience the speech in a different way.
5) His speech showed his voice and character. A speech that will be remembered by many.
February 3, 2009 4:56 PM
Response to President Obama's Speech
1. Message being sent: America can never forget how Americans got here today. In order for America to move in a new direction we need to build further on the foundation left to all of us. America can only grow in these new times if we work backwards to go forwards in order to make a significant difference in the new direction that America is going.
2. Speech delivery: Excellent! President Obama had great eye contact,stage presence and poise. I believe he memorized his speech. He started out his speech monotone then he added inflection when he made the points he wanted to get across to the crowd. His voice also respectfully soften when mentioning the tomb of the unknown solidier in Arlington.
3. Scale 1-10: I would rate speech a 7. The context of his speech was good. I expected something a little bit more superb. So many references through the media about President Obama's admiration for President Lincoln I expected a timeless speech that would be forever memorable. Not that this one is not in it's own way.
4. Speech Interference: During President Obama's swearing in you could hear wind going through the mike, emergency sirens in the background and an airplane faintly going by. When he began his speech you could hear whistling from the crowd, cheers, mike noise,airplanes and applause.
5. Speech Improvement: President Obama took ownership of this speech. It is his thoughts and notions articulate to the American people. You could hear his voice during his presentation. My speech would have been more about Americans new role in these new times of growth and the unity needed to secure freedom and prosperity for all.
February 2, 2009 4:11 PM
2. Speech delivery: Excellent! President Obama had great eye contact,stage presence and poise. I believe he memorized his speech. He started out his speech monotone then he added inflection when he made the points he wanted to get across to the crowd. His voice also respectfully soften when mentioning the tomb of the unknown solidier in Arlington.
3. Scale 1-10: I would rate speech a 7. The context of his speech was good. I expected something a little bit more superb. So many references through the media about President Obama's admiration for President Lincoln I expected a timeless speech that would be forever memorable. Not that this one is not in it's own way.
4. Speech Interference: During President Obama's swearing in you could hear wind going through the mike, emergency sirens in the background and an airplane faintly going by. When he began his speech you could hear whistling from the crowd, cheers, mike noise,airplanes and applause.
5. Speech Improvement: President Obama took ownership of this speech. It is his thoughts and notions articulate to the American people. You could hear his voice during his presentation. My speech would have been more about Americans new role in these new times of growth and the unity needed to secure freedom and prosperity for all.
February 2, 2009 4:11 PM
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