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Political Science

Introduction

This paper compares two presidential speeches, one of which is Republic while the other one is democratic. The comparison has been made on the basis of style, content and delivery.

The two speeches that have been chosen are mentioned below.

First Inaugural Address (April 30, 1789) - George Washington (Republic)

First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1829) - Andrew Jackson (Democratic)

Discussion

George Washington (Republic)

The first in the history of U.S. presidential inauguration took place on April 30, 1789 in New York in the building of Federal Hall (Miller Center, pp.1). In the absence of formal procedures manual celebration ceremony sole decision of the President took over. April 30, 1789 in the United States held the inauguration ceremony of the first president of the country. He became commander of the American Continental Army, George Washington. It was Washington's total of 135 words. The text of the oath, Washington concluded with the words "so help me God." Thus, was established a unique American tradition. During his presidency, Washington has created the basis for the existence of the federal republic state. It is curious that Congress could not have long to agree on how to formally apply to the President of the United States. The future vice president, John Adams, the image of the monarchy, proposed to call the head of the country, "His most gracious Majesty," but Congress has used a simpler treatment of "President of the United States," which is used to this day. In its policy, Washington has followed a conservative course, it was not an advocate of democratic reforms. But despite this, the authority of Washington was so high that the next election he was reelected to a second term. When asked to nominate a candidate for president a third time Washington has refused. Total life first President of ...