Jfk Inaugural Speech

John F. Kennedy inaugural speech was one of the most memorable and influential speeches in Americas history. John F. Kennedy once said “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” These were Kennedy’s most memorable and legendary words of wisdom. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States of America. He became the youngest and the first catholic president, breaking barriers and inspiring people to believe that there is no limit to what you can do. He proposed his Inaugural Speech on the 20th of January of 1961 in the Eastern Portico at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. The purpose of this speech is to inform the people of his intentions as a leader. His speech emphasizes the battle

Kennedy who is dressed appropriately in a suit unlike his peer who is dressed with a coat and who speaking with confidence and leadership, the audience who are the citizens of American and the remote audience, the message which was to diminish Cold War tension, strengthen global alliance, and emphasize unity, peace and freedom for all during a challenging period for America and context which include the place of the speech (the Eastern Portico at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.), his belief which was Catholicism which he mentions in his speech “the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God” (1961) and again in the end of his speech. When organizing his speech JFK studied the speeches that Lincoln created and incorporated meaningful phrases in his speech. JFK organizes his speech into four parts, the Introduction where he speaks of how his presidency is a beginning to a change in humanity and progress the world “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom -- symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning -- signifying renewal, as well as change.” (1961) and the efforts his founding fathers and previous generation put into America. “We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans -- born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage” (1961). The second part consist of the many pledges he stated which are to assure success of liberty, remain loyal to his allies, lift people from poverty and free them, oppose aggression and impose peace and to unify the world. He emphasizes the theme of unification furthermore by speaking of our shared ethics, values and moral also our mutual