John F Kennedy Inaugural Address

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With respect to the former president John F. Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln inaugurations addresses are still relevant as both gentleman were an icon and will always be. Mr. Kennedy in particular in his speech he was express his vision for the future by inspired many people, not only in America, especially around the world. He expresses the imperative of global unity, and freedom for all mankind. He also expresses that a revolutionary beliefs that are consistently fighting in a dangerous world. “The belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hands of God.” (Kennedy 590). Mr. Kennedy inspired many people, and even the one that he did not earned they vote, but he wanted everyone American to feel proud

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