Ch. 1  An Introduction to Rhetoric
Lou Gehrig, Farewell Speech
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl8R_9pCaDE
		Original news footage of Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech.
	•	[text]  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/sports/baseball/28gehrig.html
		New York Times writer Ray Robinson briefly explores the power and lasting influence of Gehrig’s speech.
Albert Einstein, Dear Phyllis, January 24, 1936
	•	[text]  http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Nave-html/Faithpathh/einstein.html
		A series of quotes in which Einstein expands on the ideas about faith outlined in his letter to Phyllis.
George W. Bush, 9/11 Speech
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMiqEUBux3o
		CNN clip of ex-President George W. Bush delivering his post-9/11 speech on national television.
	•	[text]  http://suite101.com/article/george-w-bush-911-address-to-the-nation-a301897
		A look back on the impact of Bush’s 9/11 speech that explores some of the inspirations behind the text.
King George VI, The King’s Speech (September 5, 1939)
	•	[audio]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opkMyKGx7TQ&feature=fvwrel
		A recording of the speech that King George VI delivered on September 3rd, 1939 addressing Britain's involvement in World War II.
	•	[audio]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_igzJbtimlw
		An audio clip from the 2010 film that features Colin Firth delivering King George VI’s speech.
	•	[text]  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/8223897/The-Kings-Speech-the-real-story.html
		A brief look at the life of King George VI prior to his delivery of the famous speech. The speech’s power is largely attributed to the stammering monarch’s role as a symbol of his nation’s courage.
Judith Ortiz Cofer, The Myth of the Latin Woman: I Just Met a Girl Named Maria
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxw0QUZtDcM
		Judith Ortiz Cofer responds to the question of why she became a writer.
	•	[text]  http://www.uhu.es/antonia.dominguez/latinas/coferinterview4.pdf
		1990 Interview of Judith Ortiz Cofer conducted by Rafael Ocasio. Ortiz Cofer explores her bicultural self and comments on her work as a Latina writer in the United States.
	•	[text]  http://www.uhu.es/antonia.dominguez/latinas/coferinterview5.pdf
		1997 Interview of Judith Ortiz Cofer conducted by Stephanie Gordon. Ortiz Cofer discusses her writing and heritage.
	•	[video]  http://www.nourishlife.org/2011/03/edible-education/
		Alice Waters explains her �Edible Education� initiative.
	•	[website]  https://www.slowfood.com
		Website launched by Alice Waters on the foundation of her ideas about “slow food.”
George Will, from King Coal: Reigning in China
	•	[text]  http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/12/dirty-coal-clean-future/8307/#
		Article by James Fallows addressing the shared global effort to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. Directly referenced by George Will in his article.
	•	[text]  http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/king-coal-still-reigns/story-e6frg6z6-1226341179267
		Article by Graham Lloyd addressing the struggles of clean energy advocates and the continued popularity of fossil fuels.
Richard Nixon, from The Checkers Speech
	•	[video, 2 parts]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpWwgwytdzk
		Complete footage of VP candidate Richard Nixon delivering his famous “Checkers” speech to the nation.
	•	[text]  http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2008/01/17/the-dog-carries-the-day-for-nixon
		A brief examination of the appeal and lasting influence of Nixon’s speech, which is said to have permanently influenced the shape of American politics.
ACLU, The Man on the Left (advertisement)
	•	[text]  http://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/30/business/media-business-advertising-aclu-taking-provocative-madison-avenue-route-raise.html?src=pm
		New York Times writer Patricia Winters Lauro briefly addresses the nature of the A.C.L.U. campaign that prompted the “Man on the Left” ad.
Ruth Marcus, from Crackberry Congress
	•	[text]  http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/house-lawmakers-to-bring-more-gadgets-onto-the-floor-20101227?print=true
		Major Garrett of the National Journal explains the reasons for speaker-designate John Boehner’s proposed changes to the rules in the House of Representatives. Directly referenced by Ruth Marcus in her article.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, Order of the Day
	•	[audio]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyCjN9riiY
		A recording of the speech that future president Eisenhower delivered on D-Day prior to the U.S. landing at Normandy.
Toni Morrison, Dear Senator Obama
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D5PLI7kvc
		Toni Morrison discusses her novel A Mercy and the election of Barack Obama with Sam Tanenhaus, editor of the New York Times Book Review.
Tom Toles, Rosa Parks (cartoon)
	•	[text]  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/31/AR2005103101387.html
		A brief editorial describing the funeral procession of Rosa Parks and the influence that she had upon the nation.
	•	[website]  http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/toles
		Online database of cartoons by Tom Toles.
World Wildlife Fund, Protecting the Future of Nature (advertisement)
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTrHNlHP8c
		WWF supporter Noah Wyle speaks briefly about the importance of protecting and preserving nature.
	•	[website]  http://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/public-service-advertisements-psa
		The environmental organization’s website, which contains details about its many PSA campaigns.
Jane Austen, from Pride and Prejudice
	•	[text]  http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/06/23/jane-austen-unsentimental-writer-for-our-times.html
		Rachel M. Brownstein discusses the appeal of Jane Austen’s writing, largely ascribing her popularity to a “tough-minded take on life and love.”
	•	[text]  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-13000663
		A BBC article addressing some of the negative reaction to PETA’s controversial campaign.
Anne Applebaum, If the Japanese Can’t Build a Safe Reactor, Who Can?
	•	[text]  http://www.theatlanticwire.com/business/2011/03/arguments-and-against-nuclear-power/35830/#
		An article that briefly weighs the pros and cons of nuclear power. Anne Applebaum’s argument is directly addressed and considered.
Federal Highway Administration, Stop for Pedestrians (advertisement)
	•	[text]  http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/14348/pedestrian-safety-slogan-exhorts-but-does-not-educate/
		Article addressing the necessity of instructional, educational messages in traffic safety ad campaigns.
The Times, Man Takes First Steps on the Moon
	•	[video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMINSD7MmT4
		Classic footage of the first moon landing in 1969.
	•	[text]  http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0720.html
		Image and text of an original New York Times article reporting on the first moon landing.
William Safire, In Event of Moon Disaster
	•	[text]  http://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/12/opinion/essay-disaster-never-came.html
		Follow-up article by Safire in which he discusses how it felt to write the original contingency plan for a “Moon Disaster.”
Ayn Rand, The July 16, 1969, Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness
	•	[website]  http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index
		Official website of the Ayn Rand Institute, an online source for information on the life and works of novelist-philosopher Ayn Rand.
Herblock, Transported (cartoon)
	•	[text]  http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/herblock-remembered-herbert-block-exhibit-library-congress/story?id=8673648#.T9iljpjhf80
		ABC News article discussing the Herbert Block exhibition at the United States Library of Congress. Briefly addresses Herblock’s life and legacy.
	•	[text]  http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize
		An informational page about the Herblock Prize for excellence in editorial cartooning, awarded annually by The Herblock Foundation.