John F. Kennedy: Patriotism In America

Patriotism in America lacks the bold following of supportive Americans it used to possess. During World War II, Americans were willing to ration and work and fight harder for the whole of their country. JFK’s profound quote of “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” summarizes the basis of what patriotism should materialize as. John F. Kennedy speaks forth about steel companies raising prices in a time of turmoil and persuades Americans to ensure the tranquility of our great nation. John F. Kennedy begins by updating the world on the current trend of America’s difficulties. He begins by uniting Americans to and explaining the tasks people are taking on to secure “economic recovery and stability”. These
Kennedy brings up persuasive facts and data about the steel industry, and he proves why they inconsiderate to raise the price. The “cost per ton of steel can be expected to decline”, so why would they need to raise the prices if they are making more steel for the cost of less workers? The “gigantic corporations...decided to increase prices in… disregard of their public responsibilities”, while all Americans pay the penalty. He then makes an allusion to his famous quote from above and the steel companies answer was clearly nothing productive for their own company. He provides much evidence of the flaws of the steel companies; however, he ends with the fact that there will be justice for the freedom Americans deserve. John F. Kennedy supported his argument against the increase in steel prices by providing pathos on the hard working Americans, and he explained the situation of the current steel production showing that there was no necessary reason to raise the price. No doubt he made the executives at the steel companies feel ashamed for there dull response to stimulating America’s economy out of “contempt for the interest of 185