delivered one of the finest speeches on January 20, 1961 after being sworn into office. His inauguration speech was so powerful that it captured the entire nations attention, and quotes from it are still remembered by people today. It is one of the finest speeches ever written. It provides a strong appeal to pathos, ethos and logos, and it is because of this that people who never heard the speech can quote lines from it. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He graduated
Lincoln's 'Second Inaugural,' many were inspired by this uplifting and keen speech. It had been a long war, and Lincoln was concerned about the destruction that had taken place. Worn-out from seeing families torn apart and friendships eradicated, he interpreted his inaugural address. It was March of 1865, and the war, he believed, must come to an end before it was too late. The annihilation that had taken place was tragic, and Lincoln brawled for a closure. The 'Second Inaugural' was very influential
different than other US presidents in many instances; however, most notably, he was elected the second youngest President of the United States, and was the youngest to die in office. Diverse from other leaders of our country, Kennedy’s famous inaugural speech on January 20th, 1961, inspired all to be more active in our country. His well-known words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” are still remembered today as one of the most impacting quotes in American
States and the world in his inaugural speech, in his inaugural photo and a news article by Eleanor Clift. Even though Kennedy’s presidency was tragically cut short, The legacy
Kennedy 's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, that’s when he said to Americans “To do not ask what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country” (US Historical documents). I personally support this quote and understand the full sense behind it, I don’t take it greatly on country level, but on how I live with my family and friends in my daily life. This is the saying that carries a lot of meaning not only for Americans John F. Kennedy was addressing to this speech, but as well
gone through to ensure this freedom, and garenteing it for future generations? Both Roosevelt's “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s Inaugural Address how to ensure America’s freedom. However Roosevelt’s speech focuses on how we should be involved in aiding in the war, whereas Kennedy’s speech indicates that we should negotiating with the enemy to prevent the war. “Four Freedoms” is a speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, during which World War ll has broke out in Europe. Nazas Germany has
speechwriter for John F. Kennedy, believes “An inaugural address is by definition a defining moment for any new president.” An inaugural address is a stepping stone for each new administration because it creates a first impression; the address marks the time when the president stops trying to win votes and starts taking action. Barack Obama's speech is filled with eloquent language, and it lived up to the expectations of both critics and the public. The speech, as described in the “Think Again” section
JFK: The Man, The Myth, The Legend John F. Kennedy delivered an inaugural speech that can be described as the most famous inaugural speech that any president has ever given. Following a close presidential race, Kennedy uses this speech as a celebration of victory and unite his audience. During this cold and snowy day, Kennedy stepped to the podium, but he wasn't wearing a coat and tie. Standing in the bright winter light, he stood out against the backdrop of politicians and family. President
like used in paragraphs 26-27, to make his ideas relatable and welcoming. These rhetorical techniques serve to accomplish the purpose of unity in JFK’s inaugural speech and set the inviting, but persuasive tone. Throughout the entirety of the essay, Mr. Kennedy uses appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos a lot. In the first paragraph of the speech, JFK first establishes ethos by saying he sore an oath that was written by the by the forebears of the country centuries ago. This proves his, and his pledge’s
your country”? This famous quote was given by the newly elected President of the United States on January 20th in 1961. In this speech Kennedy gave the speech during a significant historical period, which assists him in using all three parts of the modes of persuasion-- the logical appeal, the ethical appeal, and the emotional appeal. John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address speech was given during the middle of the Cold War. The Cold War left the civilians in fear for a nuclear war with the USSR. All the
forty-fourth president of the United States of America On January 20, 2009. This speech is a tradition for all presidents being sworn into office to express what they want to accomplish during their term as president. The president must make a speech that appeals and shows the audience that he cares while also being professional. Rhetoric is a useful strategy to utilize in speech making. During President Obama’s inaugural speech, in 2009, he said “On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances
During his inaugural address in 1961, President John F. Kennedy first promoted his plan to expand the United State’s space exploration program. A few months later, in May of the same year, Kennedy formally announced his desire to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade to a special joint session of the United States (U.S.) Congress. Then in September, Kennedy continued his promotion of this slowly forming goal at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where he spoke to a mixed group of professors
“Franklin D. Roosevelt Inaugural Address” Analysis This paper is an analysis of the inaugural address of the former president Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). We will focus on the main historical events that were happening, and how he addressed those issues in his speech. In his speech he used appeals to grow closer to the crowd he was speaking too. We will state the quotes he used and announce what kind of appeal that it is from. FDR uses words and phrases to pull the crowd in and I will discuss the
1789, George Washington took the oath to become president and gave an inaugural speech. He gave the speech at Federal Hall in New York City (“George”). Observes said he had looked like he would rather be facing cannon and musket fire then taking the political helm of the country (“George”). When giving the speech, he wore a plain brown broadcloth suit holding a ceremonial army sword (“George”). George Washington’s Inaugural Speech paved the way for the United States government to function as an independent
have delivered one of the most inspiring inaugural addresses in American history, often times compared to that of Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address. Kennedy’s speech is described as having further invoked the American dream and extending its promise to the rest of the world. Alas, it is also a speech that is riddled with propaganda techniques incorporated into its very roots, hence giving it the ability to stand the test of time. Kennedy’s speech came in a very tumultuous time of American
Rhetorical Analysis of President Franklin’s Speech In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered his first inauguration speech to the people of America in an objective, yet sympathetic tone. Roosevelt addressed the citizens of the United States accordingly on the country’s crisis of depression and included in his portfolio steps he planned to take towards the eradication of their current problem. In particular, he ascertained the problem of the depression by focusing on the morale of American Citizens
This piece documented an excerpt from a speech given by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on March 4, 1933. By 1933, the Great Depression had reached its lowest point. In this inaugural address, FDR proposed his ideas on how to revive and reconstruct the economy. This new line of reforms was named the New Deal. President Roosevelt used words such as unscrupulous, sanctity and preeminently to represent his professional role as a president. He also describes positivity by using the words revive
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president in USA, gave the speech to all Americans when he became the president. On January 20th, 1961, Kennedy gave the attention to the international affairs, appeal the American to undertake more duty, and make more sacrifices in his speech. His Inaugural Speech uttering, sentence and paragraph are carefully crafted, of which the biggest feature was a large number of figures of speech using. Rhetoric is the use of language, according to the specific purpose
speaking to the public enabled him to be elected president and plays a key role in dealing with the cuban missile crises. With the advent of color television, JFK’s inaugural speech was the first to be broadcasted in color, and in doing so would spread his ideas throughout the country to the American people. In JFK’s inaugural speech he uses nationalism and strength through peace to give power to the government and set up justification for American involvement and possible conflict in Latin America
During the Great Depression, Huey Long had an idea on how to fix the situation and Franklin D. Roosevelt, during his inaugural speech, talked about how change would come no matter how hard it was. When Roosevelt took office, America was getting someone who could try and undo all of the damage that Herbert Hoover left behind. Huey Long, Louisiana’s 40th governor, was suggesting different ways to fix the economy three years into Roosevelt’s presidency. Both of these men inspired many Americans that