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Framing America. The Rhetoric of American Idealism in the Presidential Campaigns of Richard M. Nixon and Ronald W. Reagan

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This paper analyzes the political rhetoric of former U.S. Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, focusing on how both men constructed and employed a framework of American idealism during their presidential campaigns. Contrary to the widespread notion that Donald Trump represents a complete break from previous Republican nominees, the study reveals that key elements of populist rhetoric—such as the juxtaposition of the “ordinary citizen” against an elite or intrusive power structure and the appeal to traditionally Democratic voters—were already present in the rhetoric of Nixon and Reagan. The analysis highlights how both presidents drew on American foundational narratives and historical symbolism to evoke a nostalgic yet forward-looking vision of the nation. These rhetorical strategies not only appealed to core values and national identity but also played a crucial role in their broader campaign strategy and political success.

Die Hausarbeit untersucht die politische Rhetorik der beiden ehemaligen US-Präsidenten Richard Nixon und Ronald Reagan und analysiert, wie beide eine Ideologie des amerikanischen Idealismus in ihren Wahlkämpfen rhetorisch inszenierten. Entgegen der weitverbreiteten Annahme, Donald Trump habe als Republikaner einen radikalen Bruch mit seinen Vorgängern vollzogen, zeigt die Analyse, dass zentrale Elemente populistischer Ansprache – insbesondere die Gegenüberstellung von „gewöhnlichem Bürger“ und „Elite“ sowie der Rückgriff auf nationale Gründungsnarrative – bereits integraler Bestandteil der Kampagnen Nixons und Reagans waren. Im Fokus steht dabei, wie beide Präsidenten die Vergangenheit Amerikas rhetorisch mobilisierten, um eine visionäre Zukunft zu entwerfen und das kollektive Werteverständnis der Wählerschaft anzusprechen. Die Arbeit beleuchtet, wie dieses rhetorische Instrumentarium nicht nur identitätsstiftend wirkte, sondern auch strategisch für den politischen Erfolg beider Männer genutzt wurde.

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Title: Framing America. The Rhetoric of American Idealism in the Presidential Campaigns of Richard M. Nixon and Ronald W. Reagan

Seminar Paper , 2021 , 33 Pages , Grade: 1,0

Autor:in: Anonymous (Author)

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Title
Framing America. The Rhetoric of American Idealism in the Presidential Campaigns of Richard M. Nixon and Ronald W. Reagan
College
University of Heidelberg  (Heidelberg Center for American Studies)
Grade
1,0
Author
Anonymous (Author)
Publication Year
2021
Pages
33
Catalog Number
V1601911
ISBN (PDF)
9783389143186
ISBN (Book)
9783389143193
Language
English
Tags
Ronald Reagan Richard Nixon Political Science American Dream Rhetorical Strategy Rhetoric America Campaigns Political Campaign Electoral Strategy Republican Party GOP Republican identity Solid South Communism Big Government Framework Moral values Great Society Jeremiad Conservatism Individual
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Anonymous (Author), 2021, Framing America. The Rhetoric of American Idealism in the Presidential Campaigns of Richard M. Nixon and Ronald W. Reagan, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1601911
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