The theme of President William Jefferson Clinton's 1993 inaugural speech was renewal. Focusing on change for the future and peaceful diplomacy, the 42nd president of the United States addresses a hopeful nation nearing the turn of the century.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide the speech as an example of voice fluctuation and word choice in a forensics group or language arts class
- Encourage learners to analyze Clinton's promises in the context of the 1990s
Classroom Considerations
- Main video angle is shaky, which might be distracting to some
- Note that the comment section is open to the public and contains political discourse
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website. It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
- Audio is clear and easy to understand
- Offers a link to the C-SPAN archives
Cons
- None
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