Medhurst, Martin J.Bajema, Hillary Ann.Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.2007-12-042007-12-0420072007-12-04http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5096Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-108).The post 9/11 rhetoric of President George W. Bush presents an interesting opportunity to assess the cross-cultural currency of presentations of American ideology. This thesis attends to the President’s unifying rhetoric especially regarding the religion of Islam, recognizing that each statement risked backlash from Muslims within the nation as well as for those practicing the faith of Islam in the Middle East and beyond. Bush’s national presidential addresses between the dates of September 11, 2001, through May 1, 2003, the declared end of the military campaign against Iraq, are examined. Three ideographs – <evil>, <justice>, and <freedom> – isolated for their dominance throughout the twelve Presidential addresses, have been identified and studied. The thesis concludes that the President’s intention to appeal to his diverse audience was successful thematically; but presenting a confident country while simultaneously overcoming international accusations of American arrogance was impossible.iv, 108 p.179115 bytes1473181 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001.War on terrorism, 2001-Speeches, addresses, etc., American.Presidents - Messages.Islam and world politics.ThesisBaylor University access only