Ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration Day, NBC analyzed inaugural addresses — and found an emerging theme.
to the nation. Although presidential addresses have been customary since George Washington's first inauguration in 1789, the content of those speeches has changed over time.
As recent presidents have attempted to connect with Americans across the political spectrum, they have expanded their audiences by simplifying their language. The first few inaugural addresses also used complex, archaic language. Presidents in the 1700s averaged a 25th-grade reading level in their inauguration speeches, well above the level of a college graduate.
In the 21st century, presidents have recited inaugural addresses at a 10th-grade reading level, on average. These speeches may be more comprehensible for some Americans, as 21% of U.S. adults have low literacy skills, according to the
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