Rhetorical Analysis: JFK’s Inaugural Address On January 20‚ 1961 the 35th president of these United States‚ John F. Kennedy spoke some of the most memorable and moving words in history. He is often considered one of the most legendary‚ progressive and peace-loving leaders this nation has ever seen. In his inaugural address‚ President Kennedy utilized many tools typically used in rhetorical or persuasive writing. As in any inaugural address by new presidents‚ he took full advantage of the three
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Analyzing the Rhetoric of JFK’s Inaugural Address Topic: John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address Grade Level: 9-12 Subject Area: English Language Arts Time Required: 1-2 class periods Goals/Rationale An inaugural address is a speech for a very specific event—being sworn into the office of the presidency. The speeches of modern presidents share some commonalities in referencing American history‚ the importance of the occasion‚ and hope for the future. Each president‚ however‚ has faced the particular
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Attack on Pearl Harbor attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii‚ on the morning of December 7‚ 1941. The sneak attack sparked outrage in the American populace‚ news media‚ government and the world. On December 8‚ President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the American Congress‚ and the nation‚ to detail the attack. The attack took place before any formal declaration of war was made by
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A work of complete and total devastation occurred on December 7th‚ 1941 when the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the military base‚ Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii. The raid on Pearl Harbor (and on other U.S. occupied areas) disabled the United States navy for several months and wiped out parts of the U.S. Air Force. It also gave the Japanese several distinct advantages in World War II over the U.S. and the Allied Powers. This well-planned‚ surprise assault damaged the U.S. military‚ had several
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The bombing on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7‚ 1941‚ was a very catastrophic event in American history that led to the United States joining World War II. With fear of any future attack‚ the American government ignore the Munson report and forced the relocation of 120‚000 Japanese-Americans in West coast to concentration camps in attempt to prevent any future attack. More precisely‚ two thirds of the concentration camps consisted of Nisei‚ which was the classification given to the Japanese-Americans
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Wake up‚ get dressed‚ and prepare your ship. That was a normal day for a soldier who was stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II. But on the warm morning of December 7th‚ 1941‚ everything those soldiers knew would drastically be thrown aboard. For 25 year old Johnnie and Dale Gano‚ this was a normal day. They recall laying in bed at 8:00 that morning and debating whether or not to go to church in Honolulu that morning. (Gano‚ Johnnie and Dale) They remember hearing what sounded like their
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powerful and inspiring speeches. His positive energy and young yet wise personality made him easy to listen to for all audiences. In fact‚ on January 20th‚ 1961 John F. Kennedy delivered one of the most remembered speeches of all time; his inaugural address. At a time of racial tensions‚ economic hardships‚ and lingering fears of war‚ he strived to bring comfort and confidence to the American people. In order to achieve this‚ Kennedy understood and addressed the need for dire changes to be made for the
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"Day of Infamy" On December 7 of 1941‚ Japanese airplanes attacked the naval base of Pearl Harbor with a horrendous attack. With this‚ the 32nd president of the United States‚ president Franklin Delano Roosevelt‚ gave his famous speech. Shortly after this‚ the British and United States declared war on Japan. Not so long after‚ Germany declares war on the United States. The attack of Pearl Harbor is to be said as the starting mark of America into the war of World War II. Now technically
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Pearl Harbor The Pearl Harbor bombing was a horrible disaster that will never be forgotten. On December 7‚ 1941 many people’s lives were lost‚ the event was completely unexpected. The bombing was what lead the United states into world war ll. The japanese attacked to prevent the us pacific fleet from interfering with military actions. After the bombing there were several more attacks that took place. BEFORE THE ATTACK The attack on pearl harbor was a surprise but they have been getting closer to
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“On Sunday morning‚ 7 December 1941‚ with a devastating surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor by Vice Adrmiral Chuichi Nagumo’s carrier-based planes‚ Japan began her war against the United States.”1 On that Sunday the peaceful paradise of Hawaii was shattered. A surprise Japanese attack on the Island of Oahu and the fleet at Pearl Harbor was caused for one of the most devastating defeats in American military history. On this day a Japanese fleet of six aircraft carriers sat two
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