Someone once said, “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” In this case, Patrick Henry and John F. Kennedy are two individuals, that set out to make a difference. Henry is known for his speech to the Virginia Convention, was fighting to free Virginia from British actions toward colonies in America. He was letting people know he will do anything to be free from them. Then there was John F. Kennedy with his Inaugural Address, telling listeners about liberty and peace and that both Americans and people from worldwide should unite no matter if the problem was in the United States, or global, he will cover every issue. So, despite their minor differences, Patrick Henry and John F. Kennedy had an empowered impact on the public.
When it comes to freedom, Henry and Kennedy equally wanted a better America. Henry was discussing the extent or length he was willing to go through for freedom. He is tired of slavery in England and that the colonists deserve better. Henry stated, “I consider it nothing less than freedom or slavery”(88). He was wanting liberty over England’s slavery. Likewise, …show more content…
They were similar because Patrick Henry wanted the colonists to realize that they were King Georges slaves. While Kennedy wanted to unite people in the world. They both wanted to better the situations of citizens and help all problems that will come in the future. Patrick Henry said, “I hope that this will not be through as disrespectful”(83), trying to motivate the colonist to fight for their freedom together. Also, Kennedy stated, “Let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law”(6), telling them to unite with the world and also to explore together. Both men wanted a place with equal rights, and that people who ruled were good and helped not their needs, but wanted the nation as
When it comes to freedom, Henry and Kennedy equally wanted a better America. Henry was discussing the extent or length he was willing to go through for freedom. He is tired of slavery in England and that the colonists deserve better. Henry stated, “I consider it nothing less than freedom or slavery”(88). He was wanting liberty over England’s slavery. Likewise, …show more content…
They were similar because Patrick Henry wanted the colonists to realize that they were King Georges slaves. While Kennedy wanted to unite people in the world. They both wanted to better the situations of citizens and help all problems that will come in the future. Patrick Henry said, “I hope that this will not be through as disrespectful”(83), trying to motivate the colonist to fight for their freedom together. Also, Kennedy stated, “Let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law”(6), telling them to unite with the world and also to explore together. Both men wanted a place with equal rights, and that people who ruled were good and helped not their needs, but wanted the nation as