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This reference combines a critical analysis of Ronald Reagan's style as a public speaker with a set of selected speeches and an extensive bibliography. Kurt Ritter and David Henry cover his oratory from his days in the motion picture industry and as a political candidate to his years as Governor of California and as President of the United States. This analysis of his use of mass media as a pulpit and his command of the TV medium is intended for students, teachers, and professionals in communications and in government.
The volume defines Ronald Reagan's role as a political pastor, his emphasis on heroes, and his appeals to values of freedom and promise. Selected speeches illustrate points made in the analysis. A chronology of his major speeches is given, along with an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. A full index is also provided. This book will be of great interest to students of oratory, speech communication specialists, political scientists, and others needing an overview and texts of President Reagan's speeches.
List of contents
Series Foreword
Foreword by Bernard K. Duffy
Preface
Ronald ReaganIntroduction
The Citizen Orator as Apocalyptic Prophet
The Campaign Orator as a Secular Jeremiah
The Presidential Orator as America's Pastor
The Media as Reagan's Pulpit
Conclusion
Collected Speeches"Your America To Be Free," June 7, 1957
"A Time for Choosing," Oct. 27, 1964
"To Restore America," March 31, 1976
"First Inaugural Address," Jan. 20, 1981
"Economic Recovery Program," April 28, 1981
"Soviet Attack on Korean Airline Flight 007," Sept. 5, 1983
"Space Shuttle Challenger," Jan. 28, 1986
"Iran-Contra Controversy," March 4, 1987
"Farewell Address," Jan. 11, 1989
Chronology of Major Speeches
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the author
David Henry, Kurt Ritter
