Presidential Speechwriting: From the New Deal to the Reagan Revolution and Beyond

This audiobook explores the evolution of presidential speechwriting from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan, highlighting how radio and television increased the importance of presidential speeches in shaping public perception. Written by former White House speechwriters, it offers insights into the processes behind crafting these speeches and examines how different presidents’ styles and attitudes toward public speaking influence their rhetorical success. The book also considers organizational approaches to speechwriting and the broader development of the rhetorical presidency.