Monday, January 23, 2017

Words Matter



"From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this moment on, it's going to be America first." 

Donald Trump’s inaugural address: will likely go down in history as the infamous, hyper-nationalist, chest-thumping “America First” speech.

Study these word clouds of the first inaugural addresses by Presidents Trump, Obama, Bush 43, Clinton, Bush 41, Reagan and Carter. To the extent word clouds are useful, can you see some interesting similarities and differences between the speeches?  What do their words say about each President?  What words didn't each President say?  Why?