John F Kennedy Civil Right Address Thesis

John F. Kennedy’s Civil Right Address
June 11, 1963 was the breaking point for this county. The acts of racism and inequality against Negroes still existed even after more than 100 years after President Lincoln freed the slaves. President John F. Kennedy stood before all of the country and demanded all Americans will now be treated equal in restaurants, schools, work, all public places be able to exercise their right to vote. And he asked for the help from every American family, home and person to achieve this freedom.
The President used very strong appeals in his speech to gain the attention and change from the American people. Early in his address to the nation, he asks every American, regardless of where they live, to stop and examine his conscience about not only the issue at the University of Alabama, but other race related issues. He immediately appeals to the emotion, moral character of the American people. He goes on to say that our Nation was created by men of many nations and backgrounds and founded on the principle that all men are created equal. He talks about the many freedoms we proudly cherish in America, but not for the Negroes. The President presents these racial struggles and inequalities as moral issues for Americans; something that is as old as the Scriptures and as clear as the
Congress will now enact legislation that gives all American the right to be served in public facilities. Congress and legislative government will be authorized to end segregation in education, and allowing every American the right to vote. While he constantly asks for the help of the American people to end racism and stresses that it is the responsibility of all, he authorizes Congress and other legal bodies to enact laws to make sure it does happen, even if the people won’t