Presidential Communication Timeline by Christine White

How did the president communicate with the people?

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George Washington communicated with the people through speeches that were eventually publicized in local newspapers.

How did it change from the previous president?

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As the first president, Washington preferred to play it safe- humbly declining the offer to state any suggestions or ideas.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:50:31 UTC

Lincoln used his debating skills to communicate/debate with the people. Summaries of these debates were published in newspapers and available for all citizens to read. He also used telegraph messages to communicate with the soldiers who participated in the Civil War.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:50:40 UTC

President McKinley chose to communicate with the people through film/ commercial campaigns.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:50:51 UTC

Theodore Roosevelt used his comedy and talent to create catchphrases to appeal to the people.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:50:56 UTC

FDR utilized the radio system to communicate with the people and put to use his natural charisma to talk to the audience as if they were sitting right there with him.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:03 UTC

Kennedy communicated with the people via television broadcasts.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:08 UTC

Bill Clinton is known for breaking the strict restrictions held on a President as he played the Saxophone on TV and answered a question on the MTV forum. This communication with the people made him a personable President, one that others could further relate to.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:12 UTC

President Obama was known for his amazing speaking skills, slow-paced vocal style, gestures, and eye contact. He utilized his verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate and relate with his audience.

How did the president communicate with the people?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:16 UTC

President Trump used social media to communicate with the people. Similar to FDR's Fireside Chats, the majority of his beliefs and biases were posted on the Twitter platform.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:21 UTC

While Abraham Lincoln did present speeches, his main source of communication was through debates. He was also the first president to install a telegraph that was dedicated to the War Department which most say led to the victory of the Civil War.

How did it change from the previous president?

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The new ability to capture moving pictures allowed William McKinley to be the first President to communicate with the people through film.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:29 UTC

In an otherwise strict and formal position, Roosevelt eased the tension and related to the people by using slogans and catchphrases for personal appeal.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:34 UTC

While FDR was not the first president to use the radio to communicate with the people, he altered his addresses by utilizing his natural charisma, radio-worthy voice, and social personality to better connect with his audience.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:38 UTC

Kennedy's televised broadcasts differed from any of the other presidents as he was successfully able to utilize his looks and talking ability to win over the American people.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:42 UTC

President Clinton broke some of the norms other Presidents wouldn't dare to break. Not only was he a trailblazer in this regard, but Bill was the first president to have an official presidential email address.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:51 UTC

President Barack Obama was the first president to make an official presidential Twitter account, making him the first president to use technology in this regard.

How did it change from the previous president?

christinewhite0211_ — 2023-11-06 14:51:56 UTC

While President Obama did have an official Twitter account, none of his tweets were entirely curated by the President himself. Donald Trump, however, used the Twitter platform to make his statements personable and the majority came directly from himself.