2003 Research Fair Archive - 2003 Political Science Abstracts

A Rhetorical Analysis of Presidential Inaugurations:  Coolidge to Clinton
by Louise C. Stephens  (Faculty Sponsor:  Chuck Tripp)

This thesis critically evaluates the speech writing and delivery of first inaugurations by each of the "modern" presidents.  The literary devices and delivery techniques, along with the historical background and speech writing staff are all taken into account during the evaluation.