Why Choose the Moon: The United States race for space
Description of text On Sept. 12, 1962, as John F. Kennedy addressed the nation, the question formed in the mind of the American people: “Why choose the moon?” (Nasa, n.d.). The answer to this question is far from simple. The arms race between the United States and the USSR was fully fledged, and America was striving to come out on top. Kennedy took the stage at Rice Stadium to persuade his country of the necessity of space exploration. According to President Kennedy, this urge to visit celestial bodies was due to the yearn for the expansion of knowledge during a dark time in history: “The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds” (Nasa, n.d.). At this point …show more content…
These simple words beautifully encapsulate the message that Kennedy had hoped would resonate with his country. The desire for space travel was not one rooted in greed or selfishness, but one rooted in the instinctual quest for knowledge and progression as humans. Space exploration would launch a technological frenzy that would result in some of the most revolutionary scientific advancements humanity had ever seen. Why Choose the Moon was a persuasive masterpiece, as it united the country together through the use of logos, ethos and pathos. Logical proof was created by allowing the major premise to remain unstated. Kennedy build support of his minor premise throughout the speech in order to lead the nation to the conclusion; The United States will lead the scientific revolution essential to reaching celestial bodies. This allows the audience to use their deductive reasoning to create a complete logical argument. Ethical proof was used as Kennedy connected with his country through perceived intelligence, virtuous character and goodwill. Kennedy utilized ethos by unifying the nation together, and establish credibility through mutual morals and value. Emotion proof is needed to inspire the audience into action. This speech uses exciting language to draw the spectators in, and instill confidence within the citizens. By aligning his nation towards a shared goal, Kennedy was able to bring the people together as
Description of text On Sept. 12, 1962, as John F. Kennedy addressed the nation, the question formed in the mind of the American people: “Why choose the moon?” (Nasa, n.d.). The answer to this question is far from simple. The arms race between the United States and the USSR was fully fledged, and America was striving to come out on top. Kennedy took the stage at Rice Stadium to persuade his country of the necessity of space exploration. According to President Kennedy, this urge to visit celestial bodies was due to the yearn for the expansion of knowledge during a dark time in history: “The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds” (Nasa, n.d.). At this point …show more content…
These simple words beautifully encapsulate the message that Kennedy had hoped would resonate with his country. The desire for space travel was not one rooted in greed or selfishness, but one rooted in the instinctual quest for knowledge and progression as humans. Space exploration would launch a technological frenzy that would result in some of the most revolutionary scientific advancements humanity had ever seen. Why Choose the Moon was a persuasive masterpiece, as it united the country together through the use of logos, ethos and pathos. Logical proof was created by allowing the major premise to remain unstated. Kennedy build support of his minor premise throughout the speech in order to lead the nation to the conclusion; The United States will lead the scientific revolution essential to reaching celestial bodies. This allows the audience to use their deductive reasoning to create a complete logical argument. Ethical proof was used as Kennedy connected with his country through perceived intelligence, virtuous character and goodwill. Kennedy utilized ethos by unifying the nation together, and establish credibility through mutual morals and value. Emotion proof is needed to inspire the audience into action. This speech uses exciting language to draw the spectators in, and instill confidence within the citizens. By aligning his nation towards a shared goal, Kennedy was able to bring the people together as