President Obama's full speech on killing of Osama bin Laden Analysis

Who is the speaker, what are their qualifications and background?
Why are they speaking at this time? What is the purpose of the speech? What type of speech is this?
President Barack Obama is the speaker of the commemorative speech. He is the president of the United States of America and was previously a senator from Illinois. He is the first black president and was born in Hawaii. THe reason for giving this speech is to inform the American people as well as the entire world that an operation had been carried out that had resulted in the death of the terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Again, this speech is commemorative and Obama is speaking at this time because he had received conformation of the success of the mission, even though the actual operation had occurred a week before the announcement.

Pathos. How does he stir emotion?
President Obama Uses his words to create deep emotion first of sorrow when he describes the events of 9/11 and how many americans lost their lives. The President goes on to describe how there were far reaching effects of the attack how children would never see their parents again and parents would never embrace their children. On a new note Obama describes the way the American people pulled together in those tough times, even donating blood to those who were injured. Finally he leaves the audience with hope for the future when he says, "But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to."

What values are praised? Why are these
values relevant for audience?
The two main values that are praised in this speech are patriotism and the anti terrorism effort. Obama says, "Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome." The people behind the scenes who worked to make this outcome possible are valued because it was through their efforts that Osama was killed. Patriotism is valued when Obama talks about the fighting men and women of the United states. "We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage." These values are relevant to the audience because their effect is relevant to the audience. Without the people who had these values the result would have never been possible.

How does he visualize the future?
President Obama does not paint a clear picture of the future but rather an open view of what may come. Obama remarks, "The cause of securing our country is not complete." Obama does not say that Osamas death is the end of our military effort in Afghanistan, instead he says. "his death does not mark the end of our effort." The effort to stop terrorism will continue.