Abstract
Few Southern orators have matched the dynamic rhetoric of conservative John Randolph, one of Virginia's numerous planter-statesmen who gained national prominence. Focusing on Randolph's personal traits, political philosophy, and rhetorical habits, this article presents a picture of a neglected paragon of eloquence.
Colorful John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, was one of the most fascinating Southern orators in the era when our nation struggled through its infancy. Because his personality, his political theory and behavior, and his public speaking contributed significantly to American public address, this article looks at Randolph from each of these standpoints.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Speech
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
19
Last Page
25
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Lampton, William E.
(1971)
"Randolph of Roanoke: His Personality, Politics, and Public Speaking,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 2:
No.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol2/iss1/6
Copyright
©1971 Iowa Journal of Speech
