John F. Kennedy: Inauguration Speech

1. Ayisha Ihtasham John F. Kennedy: Inauguration Speech

2. John F. Kennedy He was the 35th president of the United States. Inaugurated on January 20th 1961. President from the years 1961- 1963, until his assassination in 1963. Speaker

3. January 20th, 1961 in Washington D.C. John F. Kennedy took his oath and then gave his first speech as the newly inaugurated president. occasion

4. “Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens” Quoted straight from his speech, JFK initially addressed previous presidents, his vice president, other government officials, and all of who were viewing and listening to his speech. Audience

5. The primary purpose of this speech was for JFK to address his people. To let them know that there is a new era. Change will occur, they need not to worry. He will do everything in his power to help his people. “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” Purpose

6. The subject was blatantly his inauguration, in which he addressed the aspects he was going to change through his presidency. Also what he was going to renew, differentiate, and how the people could exhibit change. Subject

7. John F. Kennedy had a very professional and formal tone throughout the speech. The tone did fluctuate in the middle, where he became humble and a bit passionate. “So let us begin anew — remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.” Tone

8. Ethos: Automatic ethos due to the fact that he was the president and had been newly inaugurated. Pathos: He establishes pathos through out his speech by demonstrating his emotional connotation to change, and he lets his audience know that they’re a part of the whole process as well. Logos: He specifically mentions that, as a whole, the nation is a lot stronger than as a part. He needs the support of the people just as much as the people need him. This is an example of logos because that’s logical. Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

9. With this speech, JFK successfully captured the hearts of many. America fell in love with his demonstration and devotion to change. He reassured them that changes will be made, and that everything will be just fine. “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” Conclusion

10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E Speech Video

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