Clinton's First Crisis
On April 23rd, 1995, four days after Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City; President Clinton spoke to the nation from Oklahoma City. Clinton's ability to connect and share the values of the community, and of the nation at large, was a key factor in the success of this speech that eulogized the lives lost. From the opening line, "All of you are here as our fellow Americans," he binds everyone in the audience as a single entity. He no longer speaks as a public political figure but as a member of a shared community. Check out THNKR! www.youtube.com/thnkrtv Watch PODIUM playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL108F5E96477C3C45 PODIUM is a bi-weekly series that embraces the art of public speaking and honors those with something to say. From historic political speeches, to contemporary commencement addresses, to wedding toasts, the series explores various genres of speechmaking and provides inspiring, insightful analysis including "how-to" content. Created and produced by @radical.media, THNKR gives you extraordinary access to the people, stories, places, and thinking that will change your mind. Follow @THNKR on Twitter for the latest! Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thnkrtv Check out what we're into on Tumblr: thnkrtv.tumblr.com/
