Documents, President George Washington's First Inaugural With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings. [3][4], George Washington's First Inaugural Address Analysis, Introduction After the failure of the Articles of Confederation, Americans not only needed a stronger Constitution they also needed a strong leader, enter George Washington. [Catalog Record], Ellis, Joseph J. The point of view is reflected on what President Hayes is going to do while he is President., This country was founded by many great men. George Washington's First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789 Return to Lesson Plans If you have problems viewing this page, please contact [email protected]. Ronald Reagan sets the stage for his presidency using logos through logical sentences that are meant to bring the audience a better perspective on his point of view. Explore Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address. Its no joke that the Civil War is Americas bloodiest war. When the occasion proper for it shall arrive, I shall endeavor to express the high sense I entertain of this distinguished honor, and of the confidence which has been reposed in me by the people of United America. He supported the idea of the creation of a centralized bank of the United States to help make the economy strong with the use of paper currency. By using these rhetorical devices, he states key phrases more than once to create an urgency and therefore grab listeners attention. [3][4], Secretary of the Continental Congress Charles Thomson was appointed by the Senate to deliver to Washington the letter containing the news of his election. By the article establishing the executive department it is made the duty of the President to recommend to your consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient. The circumstances under which I now meet you will acquit me from entering into that subject further than to refer to the great constitutional charter under which you are assembled, and which, in defining your powers, designates the objects to which your attention is to be given.