AP Language and Composition Research Paper 6/1/12 “George W. Bush: Great President or the Greatest President?” George W. Bush was our president during some of the toughest times in our nation’s history. But our images of his policies should not be injured because of a few minor errors in intelligence. Once enough time passes as to heal the deep wounds of 9/11 and the controversies in the Middle East‚ there is no doubt that George W. Bush will go down as one of the greatest presidents in United
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George Walker Bush was a very influential man in Texas politics. Not only would his family’s endeavors in the oil industry bring development to Texas towns and cities‚ his Governorship would shape politics in the region for the next decade. He takes great pride in having been raised in Texas for most of his life; he speaks in a very cheerful‚ but very down-to-earth tone that many can identify with. Calling himself a “compassionate conservative‚” George Bush led the way for reforms in many different
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Notable Leader: George Walker Bush Barbara and George H.W. Bush are the parents of the 43rd president of the United Sates‚ George W. Bush. The two were married on January 6th‚ 1945 and it was said that they experienced love at first sight when meeting. George Bush Sr. was 17 when married‚ and Barbara was 16. The two have lived in 29 homes located in 17 cities‚ and is the first presidential couple to reach 60 years of marriage. Barbara’s background includes working a summer job sorting nuts and
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George W. Bush Addressing the nation after the 9/11 attacks George Bush begins the speech with a solemn address and informs the people of America about the tragic events that unfolded. The aim of this speech was to reassure the public that they are now safe and the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The use of inclusive pronouns‚ such as ‘we’ and ‘our’‚ is just one of the ways in which he builds a sense of unity and togetherness with the audience. He makes it feel like he is equal to them
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George W. Bush Address to Nation (9/11) 1. In the second sentence of his speech he states “The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries‚ business men and women‚ military and federal workers‚ moms and dads‚ friends and neighbors.” This allows him to reach a universal American audience. He is addressing the entire nation‚ therefore it is important he relates the incident to everyone. While it may seem obvious that the attack effects everyone‚ by saying this Bush allows every audience
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Corpus under Investigation and Methods of Analysis 20 4 General Comparison of the Rhetorical Styles of George W. Bush and Barack Obama 22 4 Basic parameters 22 4 Analysis of keywords 28 4 Significant Aspects in the Speeches of George W. Bush and Barack Obama 34 4 Rhetorical style of George W. Bush and the perception of threat 34 4 Bush’s Inaugural Address 34 4 Bush’s
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Ronald Reagan‚ Bill Clinton‚ and George W. Bush: Two Term Presidents with Major Impacts Ronald Reagan‚ Bill Clinton‚ and George W. Bush were all two term Presidents in the last 30 years and although their policies and the time periods in which they presided were different‚ each man had a significant impact as President of the United States. It will be argued that Reagan was a reconstructive President and “savior”‚ helping to restore faith to the Presidency as an institution after the shortcomings
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George W Bush. The 43rd president of the United States. The leader during one of the most horrific times in American history. George bush the president from January 20‚2001-January 20‚2009‚ was born in New Haven Connecticut (Biography.com). Before his run for presidency he was the governor of Texas. Bush had many characteristics that made him one of the worst presidents in American history such as; frighten‚hateful and a risk-taker. Bush was a president with many secrets. Secrets that American residents
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George Bush vs. John Kerry For the 2004 presidential election‚ Republican president George W. Bush is attempting to defend his post and reassure the American people that his political choices are the best for our country. His opponent‚ Democratic senator John Kerry believes that his political ideas will be better for a changing America. Four main topics debated on by the candidates are: Homeland Security‚ Civil Rights‚ Education (no child left behind)‚ and the Economy. The two candidates have
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Decision Points Theme January 16‚ 2011 George Bush’s book‚ Decision Points‚ is a memoir of his experiences and decisions he made throughout his presidency. Bush chooses to highlight the most challenging and controversial issues in his presidency‚ and tries to shed some light on the events. Bush lays out two goals he wanted to accomplish in the book; the first being that he wants to “paint a picture of what it was like to serve as president for eight consequential years.” Secondly‚ he wants
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