This creates a sense of connection, on a religious level, and it also shows that JFK is a god fearing man, as many were religious during this time. Another way that JFK took an ethical approach to his speech was through his use of juxtaposition. A juxtaposition is the combination of two contrasting items often done deliberately to highlight their differences. Kennedy writes, “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.”
RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: JOHN F. KENNEDY’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address spread messages of peace and unity to millions of United States' citizens as well as millions of people worldwide. By using a wide variety of rhetorical devices and powerful diction, John F. Kennedy conveys his message, which is simple, yet powerful. One of the most prominent messages displayed in his speech is unity. On paragraph 12, he uses an imperative sentence to request adversary nations to reconsider their rivalry so they can find the best in each other and work together as one to accomplish far more than a single nation could. He requests that, instead of using their knowledge of science to create war machines, they should use their knowledge to eradicate diseases
In both Harry S. Truman and John F.kennedy discuss American presidents who had to make important choices while being leaders. They had many problems. Both are very effective for the world. The actions Harry S. Truman took as he proposed the “Fair Deal” and when he heard the white house was in danger he authorized its rebuilding.
The United States experienced many battles and disagreements that have influenced the world in many ways throughout its existence. In these cases, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B Johnson are both helping the country through difficult times through the State of the Union addresses. In the first passage, President Roosevelt explains how he believes that America can work together to prevent Japanese imperialism, and in the second passage, Johnson explains how America will fight to prevent communism in Vietnam and acquire peace. Although Roosevelt has mentioned some inspiring aspirations in his passage, the passage which includes part of Johnson’s speech sticks with one idea.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy were both memorable presidents who delivered inspirational speeches in some of America’s, and the world's darkest hours. These men inspired generations with their speeches to be involved in historical events and conflicts that would determine the future of America, and freedom around the world. Both Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s inaugural address both wanted to inspire the people to help achieve world peace. But however, due to the historical context of their times, their purpose and definition of freedom differs from each other.
As a conclusion, both Roosevelt and Kennedy’s speech have impressive ideas of the meaning of the word “freedom”. They both present their main concerns, what they want to accomplish, and how the people and the country is going to help. Roosevelt’s speech gives basic human rights that he believes every person should be entitled to, whereas Kennedy’s speech he talks more to other nations and about what he pledges to them. As said in the above paragraphs the historical context, and the purpose also helped with the structure of the their speeches.
With such a simple statement, the audience is able to see that by coming together to face bigger challenges they can do a lot more than they would be able to do if they were divided. Kennedy makes many remarks on how key being united is because he can see how divided the country is close to becoming. Even as John F. Kennedy’s speech progresses, he always refers back to how the audience needs
Upon reading Kennedy’s speech, I was reminded of Winston Churchill’s speech “Blood, tears, toils and sweat.” There are striking similarities between the speeches. The two speeches were both delivered by newly elected leaders under immense pressure to lead their nation out of international crises. Churchill delivered his speech on 13 May 1940 as the newly elected prime minister of Britain. In his speech, he asked the House to declare its confidence in his government in the Second World War.
John F. Kennedy discusses and analyzes on how the nation differs from the past and present day in that time period. Kennedy narrators on the division and war in the the world to appeal to the audience patriotism by using pathos and logos. In this speech President Kennedy states “to thoses who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request; that both sides begin the quest for peace, before the dark power of destruction unleashed.” He uses this quote to obtain a logical appeal to the appeal to the people. Kennedy uses logos to show that he wants the nation to come together and be humble together in one peace.
Lastly Kennedy states, “ My fellow citizens of the world; ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” In this famous quote from Kennedy’s inaugural speech, he says that together, the people of America can do
“For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life.” This quote from the 35th president of the United States set a precedent of greatness for our country. The man who set such a precedent was John F. Kennedy. A very persuasive and well-read man, when he gave his inaugural address, our nation and the world knew we were in good hands. JFK not only was well-read, he gave moving speeches.
In a time of darkness and fighting in the world, it is hard to remain peaceful. Being the leader of your country, it is hard to say the right thing. Both presidents, Roosevelt and Kennedy, experienced this in their time. Even though their speeches were relevant to the topic of freedom, the meanings came about differently. Both Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s inaugural address both talk about freedom.
In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, he proposed a major idea that people should unite and work together to promote liberty and rights. He stated that people had the power to modify the world: To destroy all forms of good or evil. Yet people should use it in the right places, which is to support allies and oppose enemies. And enemies can become friends through negotiations and cooperation.
The Inaugural speech by John F. Kennedy is a landmark type of speech that was given to the American populace in order to inspire confidence and to provoke them to take immediate action. His speech made extensive use of rhetorical devices in order to successfully express his goals. His stylistic devices include antithesis, parallelism, and varying structure flows in order to attract attention and to show what his service will accomplish. Kennedy details “a new generation of Americans” by contrasting old and new with his antithesis. He states, “Symbolizes an end as well as a beginning” and “signifies renewal as well as change” in order to do so.
The inaugural speeches from Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy take place during significant historic times, one during the Great Depression, which affected millions of Americans, and one during the Cold War, which impacted the entire world. They are both considered to be one of the most prosper speeches in political history. While their lectures might have things in common there are different approaches. Both Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s inaugural address talk about the huge ideological and aggressive threat that both stated would be harmful to American freedom and democracy. With same things in mind they use imagery that draws on images that are easily understood by everybody and unaffected by levels of education.
