State of the Union - Presidential Rhetoric from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush (Hardcover, Revised edition)

Through an expansive collection of primary source materials and original, informative essays, State of the Union: Presidential Rhetoric from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush explores the ways in which U.S. presidents have appealed directly to the public and the ways in which the public has responded. State of the Union: Presidential Rhetoric from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush is a comprehensive reference containing all the state of the union address--and all the inaugural addresses given in lieu of the state of the union addresses--delivered from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush. This unique single-volume resource presents over 100 full-text addresses. An introduction with each document provides valuable context for each speech by outlining the events leading up to the speech and by explaining the public reaction during and after the speech. A general introduction to the volume provides an in-depth look at the history of state of the union addresses and examines how presidents have crafted their speeches to meet a desired style or purpose. This volume also includes a bibliography of sources related to presidential rhetoric, a chronological listing of all addresses included in the volume, a timeline showing major events as highlighted in the speeches, and a comprehensive index. A valuable research tool for students and scholars of U.S. history, government, politics, and public policy, State of the Union: Presidential Rhetoric from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush will be a frequently-used resource in almost any academic or public library.