Jfk Inaugural Address

President John F Kennedy's Inaugural Address, given on January 20, 1961 at the Capitol, was undoubtedly one of the best inaugural speeches ever given. This speech was intended to be heard by all of the citizens of the US, and with over 20,000 in attendance, and many more watching at home on television, he reached much of his targeted audience. I believe he used this speech to inform the citizens of the United States about what he planned to do for the country while in office, as well as to motivate the citizens to come together and work toward a goal of peace and liberty, which is what he hoped to achieve. The speech was very well organized. It seemed to have a flow to it and move easily from one point to the next. He seemed to have prepared
He appeals to all the citizens in the nation and not just those of his party. The body of the speech was very focused and it didn't jump from one subject to the next. It begins by remembering our forefathers and recognizing that times have changed since then. He goes on to saying that we will stand behind any friend and against any foe and proceeds to address other nations in the world. He seems to want to end war, have peace with everyone, and help lift up those in need. The speech did contain some effective metaphors such as, "those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger," "the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans," and "casting off the chains of poverty." The closing of the speech is a call to action, reminding every American that what happens to their nation is in their hands. Kennedy's ideals won't be achieved in his term or his lifetime, but it is the citizen's duty to press towards achieving those ideals for future