John F. Kennedy's Social Cycle Theory

The social cycle theory is the theory that history is full of patterns that simply repeat themselves over and over again. In this theory, there is social progress, but there is also an underlying cycle of major events that define the course. Sociological theories such as this are hard to scientifically prove, but there is apparent evidence that supports the cycle theory. The world today is having strikingly similar problems as the world was having in the sixties. One of the first things that Kennedy says in his speech is that “the world is very different now.” The world is still a different place now, but there are fundamental similarities. Although John F. Kennedy delivered his first inaugural address in January of 1961, his speech is a rare work that has the ability to transcend time and embodies the messages that America needs to hear in January of 2017. “For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life” In
They fought and protested against the social injustices of the world. They were anti war and all for peace. In this day and age, the baby boomers can be seen as the young African Americans fighting for justice. They are angry about the war between the black community and the justice system. They are disciplined by a promise of peace that at times it has been difficult to keep. They are proud and willing to fight for the same heritage that make them a target to prejudice. They refuse to let their rights be taken away from them. The new generation now relates just as much to Kennedy’s words as the old new generation