Analysis Of John F Kennedy's Inaugural Address
In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, he addresses that the strength in America is because of its unity. By coming together to support one another, the world would be a better place for everyone to live in. Kennedy announces that we as Americans should be taking action to help others who need it most.
Kennedy takes a pledge to everyone he will be influencing as the next president to show that he will be there when there is trouble. American people need to come together first, so America will be able to aid others. Kennedy wants his victory to be perceived as “not a victory of a party, but a celebration of freedom.” Whether people voted for him or not, Kennedy is letting citizens know that he will be their president. Political parties do
not matter because we are all Americans. America’s history started with “revolutionary beliefs” that all men are created equal. Even back then, the thought of equality has been a real issue. Because America is such a great place to be, Kennedy promises the world that we are always here. The United States should be using its impact to be doing something good. Kennedy is notifying every nation “whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.” Hillary Clinton used the same diction as Kennedy when campaigning to become president. Clinton wanted Americans to know that if they vote for her or not, she wants to be everyone’s president. By not addressing a specific audience, there is a sense of unity. This unity is what gives America its power. By making a commitment to give assistance to anyone in need, Kennedy is able to let everyone know that we are one and that there is strength in the power of numbers.
In the second half of his speech, Kennedy becomes realistic and shows that the dream of each person coming together might not become a reality, but that does not mean that we should not strive for the dream. Every individual has been given the opportunity to take part in accomplishing this dream, but we rely on others for this fantasy to become a reality. Kennedy questions all by telling them to “ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.” Instead of waiting for others to take action, Kennedy tells the American people to take a stand for what they believe in. When a single person stands up, others will follow. Although this is only a dream that “will not be finished in the first one hundred days,” there should not be an excuse for why we should not try to make this fantasy a reality. The hardest part of accomplishing something is taking the first steps. By taking action now, there is hope that the idea of total unity will be brought into existence.
In his inaugural address, Kennedy describes the idea of a perfect world where there is complete peace. The thought of this idea sounds nice, but Kennedy knows that it is an ideal that might not ever be reached. Total peace might not ever be reached, but that does not mean that we, as the people, should not take action. By promising the world that they can always rely on The United States when needed, Kennedy gives the world the motivation to stand up. The strength of America derives from its togetherness. If the whole world were to unite, every single person would live a better life.
Kennedy takes a pledge to everyone he will be influencing as the next president to show that he will be there when there is trouble. American people need to come together first, so America will be able to aid others. Kennedy wants his victory to be perceived as “not a victory of a party, but a celebration of freedom.” Whether people voted for him or not, Kennedy is letting citizens know that he will be their president. Political parties do
not matter because we are all Americans. America’s history started with “revolutionary beliefs” that all men are created equal. Even back then, the thought of equality has been a real issue. Because America is such a great place to be, Kennedy promises the world that we are always here. The United States should be using its impact to be doing something good. Kennedy is notifying every nation “whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.” Hillary Clinton used the same diction as Kennedy when campaigning to become president. Clinton wanted Americans to know that if they vote for her or not, she wants to be everyone’s president. By not addressing a specific audience, there is a sense of unity. This unity is what gives America its power. By making a commitment to give assistance to anyone in need, Kennedy is able to let everyone know that we are one and that there is strength in the power of numbers.
In the second half of his speech, Kennedy becomes realistic and shows that the dream of each person coming together might not become a reality, but that does not mean that we should not strive for the dream. Every individual has been given the opportunity to take part in accomplishing this dream, but we rely on others for this fantasy to become a reality. Kennedy questions all by telling them to “ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.” Instead of waiting for others to take action, Kennedy tells the American people to take a stand for what they believe in. When a single person stands up, others will follow. Although this is only a dream that “will not be finished in the first one hundred days,” there should not be an excuse for why we should not try to make this fantasy a reality. The hardest part of accomplishing something is taking the first steps. By taking action now, there is hope that the idea of total unity will be brought into existence.
In his inaugural address, Kennedy describes the idea of a perfect world where there is complete peace. The thought of this idea sounds nice, but Kennedy knows that it is an ideal that might not ever be reached. Total peace might not ever be reached, but that does not mean that we, as the people, should not take action. By promising the world that they can always rely on The United States when needed, Kennedy gives the world the motivation to stand up. The strength of America derives from its togetherness. If the whole world were to unite, every single person would live a better life.