On January 20‚ 1961‚ President John F. Kennedy delivered arguably the greatest inaugural addresses ever given. While many argue that he was only accepted for his good looks and charming personality‚ his widespread acceptance owes credit to his many literary elements. Kennedy’s use of diction‚ imagery‚ and tone allow for a very persuasive presentation and supply him the ability to completely engulf the listener’s attention. Kennedy’s ability to persuade his listeners is not merely an inherent gift
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President John F. Kennedy’s speech on April 10‚ 1962 regarding an increase in steel prices uses several rhetorical strategies such as repletion and imperative tone to persuade his audience that during this economic crisis‚ steel companies are raising steel prices which is irresponsible‚ unjustified and selfish on their part. President Kennedy also informs the middle class of America and steel industry executives who is his audience that the rising steel prices will create a further negative impact
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Claiborne F. Jackson‚ the Governor elect of Missouri‚ who supported the candidacy of Douglas in the State canvass‚ made a very remarkable speech in the Breckinridge Convention recently held in Jefferson City. The meaning of his language on that occasion is a question in dispute between the two Democratic factions. This much‚ however‚ is certain‚ that the assembled delegates were delighted with the speech‚ and cheered it; that a brief report of it‚ which has appeared in the Bulletin‚ the Breckinridge
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Inaugural Address by Thomas Jefferson: Evidence: Speaker: Thomas Jefferson “Called upon to undertake the duties of the first executive office of our country‚ I avail myself of the presence of that portion of my fellow-citizens” Occasion: Inauguration Speech “Friends and FELLOW CITIZENS” Audience: Common People “About to enter‚ fellow-citizens‚ on the exercise of duties which comprehend everything dear and valuable to you” Purpose: To inform citizens on what he will be establishing during his presidency
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Kennedy’s inaugural speech‚ Kennedy uses patriotism to gain the support of our general public as he plans to move our country forward. An example of him trying to gain the support of our general public is him saying to rejoice in hope and to be patient when times get rough. Another example is when he gives information to our civil faith. The last example is when he says “how the trumpet summons us again”. He does not shank from his responsibility he welcomes it. The goals of his speech is to not
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John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in January 20‚ 1961 was a good representation of the enormous amount of things that were taking place in that setting. Kennedy’s inaugural address enlightened America and the world on his goals for his presidency; within his speech he used a form of comparing and contrasting‚ repetition‚ and exposition. Applying these helps Kennedy’s address inspire his audience. Kennedy takes advantage of one of his most prominent strategies‚ repetition‚ to emphasize his various
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44th president‚ Barack Obama‚ in his 2009 Inaugural Address‚ discusses the economic decline within America. Obama’s purpose is to be rid of the economic decline of America while remaining true to America’s roots. He adopts a determined tone in order to inspire the Nation by appealing to the Nation’s history‚ struggles‚ and duties as U.S. citizens. Obama begins his address by paying oath to previous generations before him. He appeals to the audience by making references to the past narrating that
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to be united as a country‚ is so important. John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” and Martin Luther King Junior’s “I Have a Dream” are both great examples of such historical speeches. Both these speeches have many similarities such as‚ referencing the past‚ wanting change to happen‚ and both desired peace. Yet with all these similarities‚ each one had a different style‚ was given to different audiences‚ and about different topics. In Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address”‚ he is expressing how the country
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November 21‚ 1963‚ President Kennedy‚ along with Jackie Kennedy‚ traveled to Texas where they planned to make several appearances in an effort to gain support for the Democratic Party before the 1964 presidential election. Prior to the trip‚ several White House officials warned the president that going to texas was a bad idea because the state was so densely republican and therefore‚ he might have been in for a hostile environment towards his democratic views. Kennedy rebuffed their advice and made
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F It seemed John F Kennedy was destined to become President of the United States of America. He was born in Brookline‚ Massachusetts‚ on May 29‚ 1917‚ into a family that was heavily involved in politics. Both of his Grandfathers had been involved in Boston politics. Kennedy’s father‚ Joseph P. Kennedy‚ was a successful businessman who served as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration. The Kennedy’s were famous Roman Catholics
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