Kennedy’s audience was obvious as he was directing his motivation and goals to the American people. As the president of the United States, most statements made are to invoke emotion or a call to action within the American people. Although, there may be some underlying audiences within his speech. As Kennedy was also delivering his speech to the members of Congress, it could be possible that he was trying to sway members of Congress into the exploration of space in order to provide more funding for
Since the foundation and establishment of the United States of America, Americans, either as a civilian or a politician, have sought after peace and unity. Leaders throughout our history have exploited manifold means to achieve this idealized notion, including diplomacy, appeasement, ransom, and, ironically, war. John F. Kennedy, a young, brilliant, and Catholic Democrat, delivered his inaugural speech on a frigid January 20, 1961. JFK’s inauguration became the first inaugural speech to ever be given
“It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity” (Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations). Globalization has had and will continue to have a lasting impact on our modern every-day lives. While some United States citizens may not even be able to locate Beijing, China on a map, they sure do purchase many goods that were made there. Globalization is a concept with many meanings and interpretations that have made many people very confused
In 1961, the United States of America was embroiled in the Cold War with the Soviet Union. This confrontation was taking place not only on land, sea and air, but in space as well. On May 25th, 1961 recently elected US President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress, during which he outlined his now famous Man on the Moon challenge. It was through this ambitious dream that the creation of the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA) came about, which President Kennedy challenged
The phone rang. “ Oh man, It’s like…6:30 a.m., who is it?” groaned Charles “Honey, could you pick up the phone and see who it is,” yelled Charles from the other room. “ No, I’m making breakfast you pick it up, ever since you stopped going to work you became lazy!” screamed his wife because the water was hastily running hitting the bottom of the sink making the sounds: Splash, Splash. “ Fine!” said Charles with great anger. Charles picked up the phone and answered it quickly, “ Yes, really, okay
The Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and the Farewell Address to the Nation by President Ronald Reagan share similar tones when addressing the American people. As one President enters the white house and the other leaves, both men share their admiration, strength, and compassion that the American people share when working together. The Farewell Address and the Inauguration were two of the most memorable speeches of all time. It is as though both men were speaking to the public as if they
The date was January 20, 1961, it was brutally cold, the highest temperature at 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and there were over 20,000 people gathered to observe one of the most iconic speeches in U.S. HISTORY. John F. Kennedy now President Kennedy of the United States of America stepped up to the podium ready to address the nation as the youngest ever to be elected. He came into office at height of the Cold War, and the one thing on people 's minds was the fear of a nuclear war occurring and communism
2017 “Presidential Inaugural Address”: A Call to Citizens of the World In his January 1961 “Presidential Inaugural Address,” John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, orates on improving the world. Not just the United States, but motivating everyone to come together and contribute to world harmony. Firm and sophisticated, President Kennedy highlights numerous pledges to promise the survival and success of liberty. President Kennedy calls out to all Americans, allies, and the citizens
The first amendment gives United States Citizens the right to protest and the freedom of speech. In Recent events a NFL football player uses the first amendment to speak up against police brutality that is happening in our “beloved” nation. Even though we have the first amendment, president Trump had no problem saying “Get that son of a bitch off the field right now!” (Li) however, Trump did not criticize the white supremacist in Charlottesville. It is shown that white people are able to protest
The United States is a country that has a plethora of ethnicities within it from African Americans, to Indians, and Chinese. However, these particular ethnicities that make up America are under what we call the Glass Ceiling. From CEO jobs in politics or in general professions that are predominately male withholds the glass ceiling method against minorities and women. However, this invisible glass that is holding women such as myself can be broken but not evenly no matter how great in rank your