John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

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The speech I have chosen in order to analyze the techniques of giving an effective speech is John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural address which was delivered on January 20, 1961. Kennedy’s Inaugural address was given because of his victory of the presidential election. The customs of delivering an Inaugural address dates back to George Washington, who after taking his oath, gave a speech to Congress. Every President has delivered an Inaugural address since Washington and Kennedy had followed that custom by giving his address. The intended audience of the speech was for citizens of the United States in order to present their vision and set goals for the United States. People nowadays can view the Inaugural address on TV or visit the Capitol and view