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Summer Reading Chair
The President Calling
Assignment 2: Comments for The President Calling
Click here to jump to the comments page for The President Calling.After listening to at least 15 minutes of taped conversations by one of the Vietnam era presidents(JFK, LBJ, or Nixon) at iTunesU (a free element found at the iTunes store), post your comment about the presidential comments by clicking below on "Post a Comment" (just underneath Comments).
Be sure you include your first and last name with your post. Additionally, identify the president and the topic of conversation prior to your comments.
14 comments:
Catherine Wilhelm- JFK, Civil Rights Speech, June 11, 1963.
This speech focused primarily on the problem of continual illegal segregation. The president uses both pathos and logos to appeal to the patriotism and humanity of all Americans. He shows the problem as one that, while needing remedy from Congress, requires action and participation from all citizens. This speech puts the issue into terms understandable by all Americans. It becomes a plea and an urging to fix the situation, stating that measures will be taken in Congress. Overall, JFK's speech is not only inspirational but also of practicality, making it appeal to the average person.
Claire Wilhelm: JFK Civil Rights
This podcast was very interesting to listen to, mainly in the way that President John f. Kennedy grabbed my attention in how passionate he was. Throughout his speech on civil rights, he maintained a good balance between passionate and informative. He was able to speak what he thought without seeming too dramatic. In this speech, he was proposing different sorts of rights for African Americans. Particularly, desegregating schools and public places like restaurants and movie theaters. The way that he spoke his ideas made them seem like anything that opposed them weren't correct.
Listening to the podcast whilst reading the transcript it seems that JFK didn't really so much as care for the black student at ole miss as much as he cared about not sending troops and creating a massacre. I understand that he sent troops as a last result, but I felt that he did it more out of the safety of the city and it's people rather than the act of protecting the first black student at the prestigious school.
-Jeremiah Cummings
Mikayla Rogers: JFK Conversations on the Mississippi Crisis
It was very intriguing to listen to JFK speak with Barnett, the governor of Mississippi, about the admission of James Meredith into the University of Mississippi. Preceding these conversations, Meredith believed he had been denied admission into the university due to his race and therefore took the situation to court. Eventually, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor. Barnett attempted to turn Meredith away once more by making a law that would again deny his access to the university. JFK then had a series of phone conversations with Barnett persuading him to allow the access of Meredith into Ole Miss. JFK seemed to express great interest in the safety of the people and the prevention of riots by force; although he states he wishes that it weren't necessary. I think his action of making sure that there was order with the crowds was handled well.
The podcast that I listened to was Nixon’s address to the Nation regarding the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate scandal occurred in 1970 when there was a break in at the Democratic National Committee and president Nixon tried to cover it up. It was fun listening to a podcast that came from 42 years ago; the topic that Nixon talked about was pretty interesting but it was hard to tell whether he was telling the truth or if he was just trying to protect himself. With the overall tone of the podcast it made Nixon sound like a pretty honorable man. -Andrew Meyer
Ollicia Anderson - JFK Conversations on the Mississippi Crisis
I listened to the podcasts concerning the issue of having an African American being admitted into the University of Mississippi. I was really bothered by the fact that Burnett kept cutting JFK before he could complete many of his sentences. I found that disrespectful and inconsiderate of him. I loved how JFK was trying to be very understanding rather than being judgmental from the start. Even though Burnett tried to make it seem as if the individual had committed a "crime" JFK still didn't let that sway his decision to allow him to be admitted into the university. I loved the ending of JFK's speech where he had addressed the students of the university stating that they are the brave and courageous ones for accepting his decision.
I listened to the podcast of Lyndon B. Johnson addressing Congress after Kennedy's assassination. He realized the importance of encouraging the nation as they were mourning the loss of a great civil leader. Johnson devoted the introduction to discussing the need for the nation to go on. he connected with his audience on an emotional level throughout his speech. The United States was on the verge of making great strides in space. Johnson assured the people that they would press on and continue to follow the steps that Kennedy had taken to ensure that the U.S. would win the space race. The need for equal rights was a major point of contention during this time. Johnson recalled that at least one hundred years had been spent on that debate but he encouraged the nation to move forward so that all men would be treated equally. He urged both sides of Congress to work in partnership for the good of the country.
-Joshua Crowder
I listened to the conversation with Margret Marshall, pertaining to President John F. Kennedy. Throughout the discussion, I reminisced memories that were shared with the her. She is well recognized in the Massachusetts Supreme Court of Justice and is currently retired. She shared her immigration to the United States and most memorable court cases with the New York Times reporter, Linda Greenhouse. Overall, the podcast was pretty boring until they touched upon perspectives of JFK. I learned that he was a motivational speaker and he touched the hearts of many, including the two women who were speaking. Most of all, he had affiliation of The Civil Rights Movement and solving the segregation dispute and I found that topic of the conversation the most interesting.
I listened to JFK conversation with Governor Barnett.It caught my attention that the President have to send James Meredith to University of Mississippi under the federal court order. And that he doesn't want to storm a troop their because he doesn't want to have a bloody battle.In the end he gave a great speech.I remember, in the Declaration of Independence said that"...all men are created equal...". So why aren't the African American people not being treated equal as the white people? But the good thing is that African American fought for their right to be treated equally. Even though it was a long process to gain equality. It was also interesting about the three president would have a secret phone call and be taped back then.
-Valerie Pattey
LBJ Addresses Congress after JFK Assassination: Mara Eichin
Johnson stresses the importance of the nation to work together even in the despair that they are facing. He urges members of congress to continue the work of Kennedy,such as the space program, and education for all children, and most importantly equal rights for all Americans no matter what race/color.
While appealing to the mourning members of congress, Johnson makes clear, his plans for the future of America.
Melanie Munroe- Nixon Addresses Nation Regarding Scandal
I listened to Nixon's comments regarding the Watergate Scandal because that was an extremely difficult time in our nation. Throughout the beginning of his speech Nixon is extremely quick to throw blame on others close to him. He seemed extremely deceitful, as if he knew that the scandal was his fault but led the American people to think otherwise. This speech to me was sickening, as if he rehearsed it before the scandal even happened. This was Nixon's final attempt to cover himself, as to be remembered fondly by America's history books.
I listened to Lyndon B. Johnson addressing congress after Kennedy's assignation. Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to prove to the people that just because Kennedy was gone didn't mean his hopes for the future would change. He still wanted to reach the objective of getting a man on the moon. He did a great job of showing his emotions toward the audience. Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to keep Kennedy alive in a way by completing his work.
-Aaron Crawford
Jacob Graddy, Nixon regarding scandal.
The time period of this podcsast falls right when the Watergate scandal was coming into the light, but the nation still didn't know that President Nixon knew about it. what I thought was interesting was how throughout the presidents speech,Nixon never admitted to any wrongdoing, but rather blamed his close friends. Also, near the end he described himself as the moral practically a hero) who will take the blame for his party. Even though he knew about the whole ordeal, and was pretty much lying.
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