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My Fellow Americans: Presidents and their Inaugural Addresses

We the People

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Rhetoric of Transition: Presidential Inaugural Addresses

This chapter examines the evolution of presidential inaugural addresses from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era, focusing on the notable speeches of figures like Ulysses S. Grant and Franklin D. Roosevelt. It highlights the shifting tone and themes of presidential rhetoric as leaders navigated economic challenges and the influence of powerful figures, ultimately reflecting on the impact of these addresses on American political communication.

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