John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 “Inaugural Address” The day day of inauguration is one that every presidential candidate hopes for. Although, this certain swearing in was one to be remembered in the history books, along with the blistering “... Estimated noon temperature of 22 (degrees sign) F.” (Swearing-In Ceremony for President John F. Kennedy). President Kennedy was on the a for front of the 1917 presidential election. While having quite the ideas to put forward in his term, President Kennedy was as well the youngest President ever elected in the history of the United States of America. In this race for the White House Kennedy was victorious against his soon to be Vice President Richard Nixon. This victory was seen by Kennedy and his

Stating “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.” (Inaugural Address (1961), Pg, 290). A striver for equality of people and races, President Kennedy hoped for a unified nation and country during his time in office. Moreover an acknowledger of nuclear weapons and their destructive capabilities, especially after Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Though, also giving a clear statement to the power of all of man’s capabilities to change the ways of life. Illustrating how “... man holds in his hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life.” (Inaugural Address (1961, Pg. 290). Through an opportunistic sense os phrasing, President Kennedy shows how the people of a country or a world could become a striving force of justice and order throughout the world. Next, President Kennedy starts to go a bit more home bound with his speech. Showing his listeners that the role of leadership has been passed down “... to a new generation of Americans-born in this century...” (Inaugural Address (1961), Pg. 290). A generation that has been “... been tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage...” (Inaugural Address (1961), Pg. 290). On a solemn vow to enforce liberty around the world and

to let all their feelings go and being a new era of peace and prosperity with America. To not only create wonders for themselves, but for the rest of the world as well (scientific advancements). President Kennedy thereupon recognizes how this act will not occur “... in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our life time on this planet. But let us begin.” (Inaugural Addresses of Presidents of the United States, Paragraph 20). The fact that President Kennedy acknowledges this fact proves to be a most noble act in itself. Only when a leader recognizes the flaws in their plans, then true progress can begin.

Finally, President Kennedy leaves of on the note of “... my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.” (Inaugural Addresses of Presidents of Presidents of the United States, Paragraph 25). This famous quote by the 35th President exemplified a need for companionship amongst citizens and America. As well in the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh paragraphs for people all around the