How did the political situation of United States of America changed John Fitzgerald Kennedy inaugural address?
In 1961 the United States of America was having some difficulties about a racial tension and social inequalities while fighting communism and protecting the public from the weapons and devices of america's adversaries abroad. Confusion and fear was one of the problems American people was struggling with as the Cold War continued; they were desperate for a strong, reassuring leader, American people was divided between John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his opponent Richard Nixon. Kennedy was elected to be the 35th president of the United States, and his inaugural address was so powerful and strong that captured entire nation's attention, and quotes by him are still remembered from people nowadays. Since United States of America was not completely happy about the election Kennedy used a lot of stylistic devices and rhetorical situation to unify the country and make all Americans to trust him as a strong leader.
Kennedy’s speech carries with it a persuasiveness that was used to influence and relate with the …show more content…
Kennedy used “ us, we, our” to relate himself to citizens and once again force a truthfulness relationship between John Fitzgerald Kennedy and all american citizens. Phrases as “a celebration of freedom,” “cultural and spiritual origins,” “forge against these enemies” and “fruitful life”(Kennedy, 1961) are inspiring and make war sound less a political issue and more like a civic duty, a duty that every american should do. However as well as these phrases depict an emotional, pathos, portrait of civic duty nothing compares to the renowned quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country.”(Kennedy, 1961) This quote is so powerful because it uses one of the strongest objects of emotion, the United States, with moralistic responsibilities and
In 1961 the United States of America was having some difficulties about a racial tension and social inequalities while fighting communism and protecting the public from the weapons and devices of america's adversaries abroad. Confusion and fear was one of the problems American people was struggling with as the Cold War continued; they were desperate for a strong, reassuring leader, American people was divided between John Fitzgerald Kennedy and his opponent Richard Nixon. Kennedy was elected to be the 35th president of the United States, and his inaugural address was so powerful and strong that captured entire nation's attention, and quotes by him are still remembered from people nowadays. Since United States of America was not completely happy about the election Kennedy used a lot of stylistic devices and rhetorical situation to unify the country and make all Americans to trust him as a strong leader.
Kennedy’s speech carries with it a persuasiveness that was used to influence and relate with the …show more content…
Kennedy used “ us, we, our” to relate himself to citizens and once again force a truthfulness relationship between John Fitzgerald Kennedy and all american citizens. Phrases as “a celebration of freedom,” “cultural and spiritual origins,” “forge against these enemies” and “fruitful life”(Kennedy, 1961) are inspiring and make war sound less a political issue and more like a civic duty, a duty that every american should do. However as well as these phrases depict an emotional, pathos, portrait of civic duty nothing compares to the renowned quote: “Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country.”(Kennedy, 1961) This quote is so powerful because it uses one of the strongest objects of emotion, the United States, with moralistic responsibilities and