Essay on Roosevelt's Second Inaugural Address (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428662018)

The book ""Essay On Roosevelt's Second Inaugural Address"" by Percy Crosby is a critical analysis of the speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 20, 1937, upon his re-election for a second term. The author examines the themes, language, and rhetorical devices used by Roosevelt to address the challenges facing the nation during the Great Depression and the looming threat of war in Europe.Crosby delves into the historical context of the speech, highlighting the economic and political conditions of the time, and how Roosevelt's policies sought to address them. He also explores the religious and moral undertones of the speech, as Roosevelt emphasized the importance of unity, sacrifice, and the common good.The author offers a close reading of the speech, analyzing its structure, tone, and use of language, and how these elements contribute to its effectiveness. Crosby also compares Roosevelt's second inaugural address with his first, highlighting the continuity and evolution of his vision for America.Overall, ""Essay On Roosevelt's Second Inaugural Address"" provides a thoughtful and insightful analysis of one of the most important speeches in American history, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt as a leader and statesman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Percy Crosby
ISBN-10: 1428662014
ISBN-13: 9781428662018
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d