President Barrack Obamas speech delivered on May 1, 2011 announcing the death of Osama Bin Laden includes many elements of the communication model. Although he is reading a pre-written speech, his delivery is key. The speech is being televised nationally, thus the receivers are endless. Not only is every U.S. citizen receiving his message that Osama is dead, but people in other countries are also receivers as well. I think Obama does an excellent job presenting the speech. The strongest element of this speech is his channel. He has a channel or medium throughout the entire delivery that is calm and collective. This is important because the news he is delivering is historic to the nation. Millions of people everywhere are celebrating the victory, yet he is there to inform the public of what has happened. Obama is there to send a message and communicate important information about the event. He recognizes all the people that were affected by 9/11 and informs America that he is proud to announce Osama has finally received justice. He also recognizes other countries affected by the work of Al-Qaida and the many lives lost. He presents the information smoothly keeping solid eye contact, as well as appropriate hand gestures that were also key symbols.
Obama also keeps in mind how the receivers will react. Many people have questions and are worried about what will come next. He gives feedback to this by saying “The cause of securing our country is not complete. But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to.” He thus recognizes their concerns and does his best to send a message reassuring the people.
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