The Slogan: Make America Great Again

Who/what: The Slogan: “Make America Great again” The slogan was originally coined by the Ronald Raegan Campaign in in 1979 (Martosko). The slogan is once again being used by Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidential Campaign (Hicks). The “object” is the slogan itself and its widespread use to protest the United States Democratic Party’s policies and leadership.

Where:. All over the United States and with significant recognition all over the world. Since it’s rebirth for the Trump Campaign, it has gained incredible popularity and significance. It has become one of the most easily recognizable symbols of the Trump campaign. It has been spread through the news, magazines, and Donald Trump’s own words during numerous speeches. The slogan has also been placed on hats and other clothing.

When: Originally coined by the Ronald Raegan Campaign in 1979. It was used several times by smaller campaigns since then but has seen its true resurgence in the past 2 years after being trademarked by Donald Trump in 2012 (Martosko)

Why (is it interesting/relevant): The slogan has amassed a great following for the Trump Campaign and is praised as a concise yet strong form of protest towards the current (2008-2016) United States Democratic leadership in terms of its economic and foreign policies. 

This slogan represents a strong feeling of resentment that the United States Republican party holds against the current President and party. It represents the identities of those Republicans who feel that their voice has not been heard over the last several years and who are sick of the often laborious methods and politically correct style of politics that are currently accepted norm in the US.

Works Cited:

Martosko, Us Political Editor For Dailymail.com, David. "EXCLUSIVE: Trump Trademarked Slogan 'Make America Great Again' Just DAYS after the 2012 Election and Says Ted Cruz Has Agreed Not to Use It Again after Scott Walker Booms It TWICE in Speech." Mail Online. Associated Newspapers, 2015. Web. 02 Sept. 2016.

Hicks, Hope. "SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR DONALD TRUMP." Donald J. Trump Declares Candidacy for President of the United States. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Sept. 2016.