On Wednesday, September 10th, President Obama delivered a speech addressing his four-part plan for what the United States of America will do to destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL or commonly referred to ISIS.  President Obama publicly informed our nation that we are going to “degrade, and ultimately destroy, ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy.”  President Obama’s four-part strategy to take down ISIL includes airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, increased support to forces fighting on the ground, draw on substantial counterterrorism capabilities to prevent ISIL attacks, and provide humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians.

President Obama delivered his speech with authority and confidence. Maintaining a powerful tone though out out the speech and using precise hand gestures, his strong body language helped show nationalism and pride in our country. President Obama made it clear that no matter who threatens our nation,  “the United States will meet this threat with strength and resolve.” Even though there are risks, Present Obama is sure that we will not regret his decision to go through with this plan. He is also confident that we will fight back with all of our power.

The most effective part of President Obama’s speech was when he gave the public his outline of the four-part strategy he designed to destroy the ISIL. Keeping the nation up to date with everything that he decides to do, gives America a sense of patriotism and is also comforting knowing that we are taking a big risk. Going through each step, the President spent a great deal of time coming up with the best way to attack the situation. Collaborating with many intelligent people, President Obama made sure that this plan was going to be the best it possibly could. 

Explaining his plan in detail also helped the public have confidence in him and his message. 

The first media truth stood out for me, “the media are essential components of our lives” because without media, President Obama would not have the ability to communicate with the public. The media also helped how the speech was delivered because we were able to see how the president used body language to help enforce his plan. At the end of his message, the public was able to use social media to communicate with one another about their opinions as well as phone in on television and give their thoughts. After the speech was presented, media also replayed the speech multiple times and allowed the public to view it on television or revisit parts of the message online.