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Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject American Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,4, Free University of Berlin, language: English, abstract: The paper investigates the impact of presidential 9/11 memorial speeches on U.S. public opinion regarding security and counterterrorism. It utilizes Entman's framing theory to analyze how these speeches define problems, identify causes, convey moral judgments, and suggest remedies. The study highlights shifts in presidential rhetoric from 2001 to 2014, examining changes in problem definitions and proposed solutions. It also explores the relationship between these frames and public perceptions, drawing on polling data to assess the influence of presidential speeches on citizens' sense of security and support for antiterrorism measures.