Throughout the 1900s, more and more issues developed in the American society. a new president is elected to assist in problems America possesses. The 1961 inaugural address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy incorporates the need for a change. His speech offers a plan of action to the public. Kennedy’s organization, powerful tone, and logical ideas construct a new understanding that the audience can connect with and follow. To begin, Kennedy’s organized plan and clear repetition allows the audience to understand his intentions for America. Kennedy begins his speech by addressing the extremely urgent issues of America in 1961 and then offers to let America and other nations “begin anew” and “let both sides” unite in freedom. This structure admits an understanding of the need for a new America; a need for change. This also helps the audience realize that they need more than just themselves. They need “both sides”. This is “one nation under God”, …show more content…
For example, Kennedy uses expressions to state that “we shall” gain liberty, “we shall” receive peace. The saying “words have power” heavily applies to the tone of Kennedy. His words are strong and stable. This helps the public’s view of both Kennedy and the situation at hand. He addresses the fact that the nations might not agree with America’s view. He also addresses that America can only hope that the nations believe in freedom. He warns the public using a metaphor saying that “(...) in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside”(22-23). This metaphor suggests that if the nations want to be joined with America, they have been warned not to cross the Americans. Kennedy is telling them not to be foolish. The metaphor could also be suggesting that there are multiple ways to gain power, you have to earn power; you cannot just expect someone to give it to you for