Rhetorical Analysis Of John F. Kennedy's Speech
Facing the recession on April 10, 1966, President John F. Kennedy held a conference the following day to address the 35 percent raise in steel prices. President Kennedy’s speech immediately introduces his argument, stating that United States Steel ( and companies tagging along ) are committing a criminal act upon the public with such an action. Demonstrating his highly educated background with condemning the companies, he paves a clear path into the distinction of an “Us v.s. Them” strategy.
President Kennedy is able to gain appeal with the juxtaposition of unity between himself, a millionaire Harvard graduate, and the working-class American citizens, “ . . . the American people will find it hard, as I do . . . ” ( lines 15 + 16 ) and his
President Kennedy is able to gain appeal with the juxtaposition of unity between himself, a millionaire Harvard graduate, and the working-class American citizens, “ . . . the American people will find it hard, as I do . . . ” ( lines 15 + 16 ) and his