In the moment of great hardship, it is a part of a national leader’s job to speak out and reassure his citizens. Former President Ronald Reagan did exactly that when the United States was coping with the tragedy of the Challenger spaceship. In his speech, Raegan actively uses specific dictions, such as unifying and patriotic, in an attempt to connect the American people not only with himself, but also midst each other, while promoting a sense of allegiance and national pride. He additionally places an emphasis on heroism of the astronauts by alluding to previous tragedies and implying comparison to brave adventurers in history[a]. The continuous usage of the pronoun “we” throughout the speech, such as in sentences “We know we share this pain
