John F Kennedy Speech Analysis
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He was sworn into office in Washington, D.C. on January 20,1961. On the same day he delivered one of the most memorable speeches in history. He spoke about several different topics such as, poverty, nuclear testing, freedom, democracy and most importantly, unity and support for the country.
Kennedy’s main argument was to change not only America, but around the world as well. He brought up many great arguments which convinced the audience very well. The first thing he mentions in his speech is poverty. “For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life”(presidency.ucsb.edu). Meaning, one human can rid poverty with the simple tactic of welfare and food stamps and yet, that same man can rid the whole population just with the use of a nuclear weapon. He also makes it a point to talk about freedom, liberty, and “...human rights to which this nation has always been committed...”(presidency.ucsb.edu). clearly referring to the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. Kennedy wants to insure that “...the survival and the success of liberty”(presidency.ucsb.edu) lives on. The alliance of nations throughout the world is another powerful topic he speaks of. He encourages all of mankind to become one and rejoice in peace. “United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do…”(presidency.ucsb.edu). …show more content…
There was a large crowd watching at the U.S Capitol itself, plus the viewers watching on their television set. This speech was primarily for “...fellow americans”(presidency.ucsb.edu). On the other hand, it was for “...fellow citizens of the world…”(presidency.ucsb.edu). Several thousands of onlookers tuned in to see what President Kennedy had to
Kennedy’s main argument was to change not only America, but around the world as well. He brought up many great arguments which convinced the audience very well. The first thing he mentions in his speech is poverty. “For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life”(presidency.ucsb.edu). Meaning, one human can rid poverty with the simple tactic of welfare and food stamps and yet, that same man can rid the whole population just with the use of a nuclear weapon. He also makes it a point to talk about freedom, liberty, and “...human rights to which this nation has always been committed...”(presidency.ucsb.edu). clearly referring to the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. Kennedy wants to insure that “...the survival and the success of liberty”(presidency.ucsb.edu) lives on. The alliance of nations throughout the world is another powerful topic he speaks of. He encourages all of mankind to become one and rejoice in peace. “United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do…”(presidency.ucsb.edu). …show more content…
There was a large crowd watching at the U.S Capitol itself, plus the viewers watching on their television set. This speech was primarily for “...fellow americans”(presidency.ucsb.edu). On the other hand, it was for “...fellow citizens of the world…”(presidency.ucsb.edu). Several thousands of onlookers tuned in to see what President Kennedy had to