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Rhetorical Analysis Of Truman

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Owen Wilson Mrs. Luginbill AP Language and Comp. 28 February 2023 Rhetorical Analysis Essay Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the U.S., was responsible for making critical decisions in the history of this country by proposing peace among the people of Korea, and the eradication of their communism. In his speech, Truman appeals to fear to his audience by alluding to the possibility of another world war if the citizens of America are reluctant to amicably assist the Koreans without the tendency of aggression or discrimination, affecting their judgment. The tone he exemplifies is presented as compassionate to the Korean people who are limited to their freedom of speech, and assertive …show more content…

He addresses/highlights the risk of any altercations with Korea, and appeals to fear to his audience by motivating immediate action and restraint among many who want to afflict harm on the Koreans. Truman presents an adequate way for their country by cooperating/spreading his ideals to unify the country’s decision/collaboration as a whole. Truman’s purpose of stating the reasoning for releasing MacArthur from his post reflects the idea of “world peace” which to him is displayed as “[more] important than any [other individuals]” suggesting his general's inability to follow through with his objective. To build on his claim Truman states, “We and the other free countries will continue to resist the attack.” He establishes a certain boundary that should not be crossed by any means necessary, even if they're consumed by their own anger/frustration that the temptation of violence allures them to carry out such …show more content…

It’s notably argued that ridding both countries would’ve been proven effortless since America had the economical resources and weaponry to implement these solutions. Despite, having this advantage, Truman employs this rhetorical question to imply that this fix is presented as alarming/unsafe to both the country’s soldiers/citizens with the endangerment of America’s freedom being at stake. This frustrated his general, Douglass MacArthur since he believed executing this decision will only confine/tie Truman’s hands by prohibiting the bomb attack against these countries. Above all, Truman recognizes the importance of inspiring the American people instead of discouraging them from involving themselves in this conflict. By showcasing the pedestal on which America and other liberated countries stand, he utilizes an epistrophe to highlight each repeated phrase as it emphasizes the nations to “stand up and fight” and that he showcases them as “champions of

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