Kennedy Delivering on the Vision of a Stronger Nation

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a young, enthusiastic president who brought hope to the nation. Kennedy, in his inaugural address, bestowed this statement “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” He advises us to look not to the interests of ourselves, but to the interests of the nation. In his discussion, he illustrated goals through strong appeals to emotion, thus, making a connection with the typical American citizen. While stating that he was looking forward to the future, he also used the past as a remarkable example.
Kennedy, in talking about the obstacles he must deal with as a president and also a universal figure, he states, "I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it," near the end of the speech. This shows his perseverance as a leader of the nation and lets the American citizens trust in the strength of his persistence and determination. He spreads his youthful energy to the people and stresses that the vision of a stronger nation can become real with the help of every citizen. Kennedy called the American citizens to action and instructed the citizens to question themselves about how they can help their country. This powerful, compelling speech burned into the hearts of Americans and gave them hope for a good future with a new president. [Source: Kennedy, John. " John F. Kennedy". “American Rhetoric" http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkinaugural.htm. 1/10/13.]