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Analysis Of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

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On January 20, 1961 newly elected president John F. Kennedy made his inaugural speech, millions of americans and people around the world watched on their television and stood in front of the White House. What they didn’t know was they were about to witness one of the most memorable speeches in history. While Kennedy's inauguration speech was very encouraging, uplifting and powerful, the inside of Kennedy’s inauguration show more of the realistic side of the speech.
Americans today believe John F. Kennedy started a new beginning that still is ongoing till this day. In the inaugural address of JFK, he He uses repetition to catch the audience's attention by stating “To those”, “we” and “let both sides”. Kennedy’s point is to unite all the people and nations, to refer every one as a whole. Prior to Kennedy being catholic …show more content…

Clift uses foreshadowing to show that congressmen were looking forward to that day as much as all the country was. According to Clift’s report a question was asked “what’s the best inaugural you’ve been to?” and the response was “the one we’re going to tomorrow”. In other words the congressmen believe JFK’s speech is going to be a very great impact. Clift also uses personification in her report, stating that “it was a day, 50 years ago, frozen in our memories”. Clift’s point is we’ll never forget that day and the people that were present that day certainly will not forget it. In Clift’s report there also is strong use of paths. Clift states, “and it struck me as i went up the stairs the we’ll no longer just make speeches, we actually can do something about this”. In other words, this means there will be a good meaning to everything and everything that they say now on will happen and make an

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