Miguel Garcia English 1020 Campbell 10/05/17 Rhetorical Analysis of “Inaugural Address” by John F. Kennedy It’s January 20, 1961. Inauguration day for president Kennedy. Entering his first term as president of the United States, he has to give the “Inaugural Address.” As president of the United States he needs to address his voters and the american people in person or through a television broadcast about his future goals and aspirations. During the transfer of power the US is going on there 14th
JFK Inaugural Address Rhetorical Analysis On Friday, January 20, 1961, in the midst of physical cold and mental Cold War fears, John F. Kennedy gave his inaugural address to the citizens of America and the world, assuring his audience that peace will prevail, and that America, as a unified superpower, will lead the world once again into a new era of peace. His speech, infused with rhetorical appeals, has an anxious and discontent tone, calling for change and the implementation of his vision. To
JFK’s Inaugural Address: A Rhetorical Analysis A president’s inaugural address is perhaps one of the most defining aspects of their entire career due to the inclusion of carefully woven emotional appeals and blandishments that encourage the citizens to become more politically active. The enticing nature of these empty promises infiltrates virtually every American’s mind, signifying a beginning to a promising era that results in feelings of patriotic optimism. The charismatic and youthful president
Shahrukh Azim Mr. Webb AP Lang Rhetorical Analysis – JFK 10/28/2014 JFK Inaugural Address Rhetorical Analysis While the speech’s respectful eloquence is appropriate for the occasion of an inauguration, its youthful energy and look to the future make it distinctly John F. Kennedy’s. , The people of the United States desperately needed a boost in morale with ongoing tension of races, inequalities, the fight against communism and the cold war. The people were convinced that this war would be never
President John F. Kennedy, in his inaugural address speech, claims that America will unify and assert peace, in and out of the country with the help of citizens who fight for liberty and protect their country. Kennedy supports his claims by applying rhetorical devices to create a good sense of optimism and community. The author’s purpose is to encourage his listeners to stand up and help others so that America can become a better, stronger nation. Kennedy begins his speech expressing how “the world
Thirty-fifth President of the United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, in his Inaugural Address loosens up his audience with the explanation and addressment of the Cold War evoking our nation. Kennedy’s purpose is to elaborate to his citizen’s that as we fight against issues affecting our nation, we will not stand alone. He creates an informative tone in order to convey to his readers the ideas that these battles are inevitable but we cannot conquer anything we put our minds to. Kennedy
Kennedy Inaugural Address Effectiveness President Kennedy always wanted above average and never wanted to settle for good, but for greatness. His inaugural address was his first step into greatness. He was a firm believer in unity and being together as one in this country. Throughout his short, but successful presidency, he shows how important togetherness is to make the country strong. January 1961, John F. Kennedy became the 35th president of the states and was giving his inaugural address. John
In John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address on January 20, 1961, Kennedy addresses the citizens of the United States as well as the country’s allies in regards to his plans on how he will run the country during his time as president. He speaks with passion about hope for an improved United States, as well as an improved planet overall. To deliver his message profoundly and clearly, Kennedy uses many rhetorical devices in his speech that give his message a conversational tone as well as a clear and compelling
On Friday, January 20, 1961, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered his inaugural address at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. In his speech, he discussed his hope for America’s future to the citizens listening in Washington and the individuals watching the inauguration on their television. As a forty-three year old man, Kennedy was youthful, good-looking, and embodied Americans' hopes for the future. He encompassed a contagious feeling of optimism and energy. Preceding Kennedy’s
publicly, and communicate comprehensible meanings while inspiring the people of his nation, President John F. Kennedy (JFK) gave his inaugural address on January 20th, 1961 in Washington D.C.. JFK was widely distinguished for his ability to use rhetoric in front of the masses, and in mass media. Like many authors and penman, President Kennedy implemented huge doses of rhetorical strategies in his speech, focusing on the appeals of Aristotle: ethos, logos and pathos. Ethos is used to convince the