John Kennedy Toole

The topic I choose to write about is music. There are so many different styles of music. Everything from Pop to Jazz to Classical to Rock-N-Roll to name a few of them. For many people music is an escape. For some it is a way of expressing themselves. For others music can tell a story. Music can bring out emotions.Sad songs, they may make you almost cry. Fun songs can may make you dance. In the 60’s music was about a revolutions. There was the Vietnam War going on, and there was a lot of music…

Witness/Narrative: Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy Onassis *start sitting down* *stand up, look at roses (red) and pick one up* I used to love these, you know, before he died. They gave me a lot of these that day. I’m assuming you’re here for that story. Well in order for that day to make sense you’re going to need all of the details. I was born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier {boo-v-ay}, into a happy family on July 28, 1929, in the wonderful state of New York. At a young age I was put on a horse and…

After the assassination of President Kennedy, many great presidents have followed, specifically President Lyndon B. Johnson and President Ronald Reagan. Although both men had a significant impact on the nation’s history, the circumstances in which they took office differs. As Vice President to Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson took the Oath of Office as President after the tragic assassination of President Kennedy. The nation under Kennedy had witnessed the failure of the Bay of Pigs, been encouraged…

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.…

definitely not one to be forgotten. The most interesting topics of this time are John F. Kennedy’s presidency, the Vietnam War, and the culture. President John F. Kennedy was sworn into office on 20 January 1961. At his inauguration, he offered this statement “Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.” Kennedy took action against racial discrimination. On 22 November 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas while in his motorcade on his way to…

On Wednesday, February 15th, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the attempted victim of a shooting in Miami, Florida. While giving a speech in front of a small crowd in Miami, Florida an assassination attempt on FDR was made. According to the police report, sources close to the president said that the president was not affected by the attempt but that he would be kept out of the public eye until things calmed down. On the evening of the speech, a small crowd had gathered to hear FDR speak…

On November 4, 2008, this country witnessed a life changing moment in history. The first visibly black male became The President of the United States. I remember watching the results come in while sitting in my mom’s room. Everyone in the room broke out in prayer, tears, and pure and utter joy for our future. Barack Hussein Obama came into the oval office with a vision for change to redesign our country. President Obama is someone that many people look to as a symbol of hope and integrity; he is…

The Cuban Missile Crisis as a Rhetorical Situation The Cuban missile crisis marks a time in history when the spread of nuclear weapons was on the forefront of foreign and domestic policy concerns. On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy made an historic speech that addressed the growing concerns of nuclear weapons and Soviet Union aggression. Kennedy’s speech and the actions taken in response, continue to define the United States relationship with Cuba. Kennedy’s speech applies well to Bitzer’s…

John Fitzgerald Kennedy served as the President of the United States from January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963. Kennedy’s short term makes classifying his legacy difficult, but many people remember him as a charismatic leader who, in his life and in his death, served as a symbol of purpose and hope. For example Kennedy in his inaugural address stated that “we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom- symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning- signifying renewal as…

Encompassing a majority of the world, the Cold War hit Americans closest to home with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Faulkner's fear of “when will I be blown up” never held such real ramifications for the US. With the rising to power of Fidel Castro and the straying from American influence Cuba began to identify with the Soviet Union producing its own communist regime. In 1961 the US tried to overthrow the newly communist government of Cuba with the failed invasion known as the Bay of Pigs,…