Summary Of John F Kennedy Address To Steelworkers

In the speech, “JFK’s Address To Steelworkers”, ( April 10, 1962) President John F. Kennedy asserts the issue of steel that companies are raising its prices while the country itself is getting out of a recession. President Kennedy supports his assertion by listing the possible items whose prices will go up because of the value of steel going up “increase the cost of homes, autos, appliances etc..” Kennedy also uses alliteration to grab the listeners attention on how important the issue of steel prices rising “ pursuit of private power” he then uses logos to demonstrate stable prices and wages.President Kennedy’s purpose was to try and convince the American Steel Companies not to raise prices and to leave the price at a fair asking value. He adopts a serious yet worried tone for the American people and steel companies in order for them to realize how important the issue is.

He then lists the possible items whose prices will go up, “instead of rescinded, it would increase the cost of homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family. It would increase the cost of machinery and tools to every American businessman and farmer.”Then he states that as a result of steel prices going up it will be, “more difficult to withstand competition” The utilization of cause and effect put the American people in a more relatable position because they are able to grab an idea on how they will be affected by the inflation of