Franlkin D. Roosevelt's Rhetorical Presidency

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.Ryan, Halford R. is the author of 'Franlkin D. Roosevelt's Rhetorical Presidency' with ISBN 9780313255670 and ISBN 0313255679.