Moon Landing Speech
Held breaths, eerie quiet and all awaited those words that would announce victory. Those first steps on a foreign zone marked the beginning of something great. At last those anticipated words that interrupted the long moment of silence. “Tranquility Base. The Eagle has landed.” Those were the words that send everyone into an elated state and that marked the greatest achievement of mankind: the moon landing. The planning and success of such caused a variation of opinions and affected people in different ways. This is observed in multiple texts, such as “Man Takes First Steps on the Moon” published by The Times of London; “In Event of Moon Disaster”, a poignant speech given by President Nixon; “The July 16, 1969, Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness”
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To develop their credibility, The Times of London gives the opinion of many distinguished people all around the world. They cite the opinion of the President, the Pope, kings, and even those that did not have a very good political relationship with the US, such as Russia. Not only does this establish credibility, in the process it also uses common sense. This group of distinguished people all are different from each other. They have different beliefs, they are from different countries, have different politics, but they all share one thing in common: they all believe that the moon landing was indeed the “greatest moment of time.” So, if they all believe that , then why would someone not do so? It is only logical that others should agree with them. Thus, the audience will agree with the statement that the moon landing was the greatest moment of time. Given this, it helps to add on to its effectiveness. Secondly is “In Event of Moon Disaster” speech by President Nixon’s speechwriter, William Safire. This speech was intended to be used in the event of the unsuccessful launching to the moon by President Nixon. It was to be given to every adult in the world with the purpose to console. The tone of the speech is mournful. Fortunately, there was no need for the speech to be given. This occasion never happened, it is more of a “what if”
To develop their credibility, The Times of London gives the opinion of many distinguished people all around the world. They cite the opinion of the President, the Pope, kings, and even those that did not have a very good political relationship with the US, such as Russia. Not only does this establish credibility, in the process it also uses common sense. This group of distinguished people all are different from each other. They have different beliefs, they are from different countries, have different politics, but they all share one thing in common: they all believe that the moon landing was indeed the “greatest moment of time.” So, if they all believe that , then why would someone not do so? It is only logical that others should agree with them. Thus, the audience will agree with the statement that the moon landing was the greatest moment of time. Given this, it helps to add on to its effectiveness. Secondly is “In Event of Moon Disaster” speech by President Nixon’s speechwriter, William Safire. This speech was intended to be used in the event of the unsuccessful launching to the moon by President Nixon. It was to be given to every adult in the world with the purpose to console. The tone of the speech is mournful. Fortunately, there was no need for the speech to be given. This occasion never happened, it is more of a “what if”