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    Address delivered by Thomas Jefferson in 1801 is one of the great documents of democratic government and stylistic talk. After the biting election campaign of 1800, Vice President Jefferson vanquished the Federalist officeholder, President John Adams. On this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson is chosen the third president of the United States. The election constitutes the first peaceful exchange of force starting with one political party then onto the next in the United States. Adams peacefully surrendered

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    When listening to a speech, many methods can be used to influence the audience and convey the purpose. John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” and Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” both use the rhetorical device antithesis; however, John F. Kennedy uses antithesis more efficiently to persuade the crowd and to enhance the overall goal. John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” uses antithesis strategically to sway the audience to unite as a country. “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor

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    John.F.Kennedy’s ‘Inaugural Address of John.F.Kennedy’ speech on January 20, 1961 The 35th president of United states of America, John.F.Kennedy’s memorable ‘Inaugural Address of John.F.Kennedy’ speech was an amazing speech. John.F.Kennedy had delivered the speech on Friday 20 January, 1861. There were over 20,000 people gathered to see the inauguration of the 35th president of America. When I listened to John

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    JFK Inaugural Address

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    Inaugural Address An inaugural address is defined as a speech given during a ceremony which informs the people that are listening of his or her intentions as a leader. In the United States our presidents give their inaugural speech when they are sworn to become the president. The speeches are supposed to symbolize what the president plans to do and what they stand for. One of the shortest inauguration speeches in U.S. history had left many people speechless after hearing it and it is still in textbooks

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    JFK Inaugural Address

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    John F Kennedys Inaugural address is considered to be one of the more famous speeches in American history. JFK is considered a good present but not a great one. Yet his speech inspired a generation to make changes and stood the test of time. This speech impacted everyone’s life but why? To better understand why this speech is an important part of American history you have to understand what was going on during this time. Kennedy was elected at the height of the cold war. The cold war wasn’t fought

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    Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy When a president gives their inaugural speech, they have a message that they want to deliver, to the audience. During his speech, the audience that had attending the inaugural speech or who were just watching the inaugural speech live on the television often come, and have a reflection on what the president is talking about. This speech can motivate the citizen of this country to unite and come together, or to work together as well to make this country a better

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    First Inaugural Address

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    Comparison/Contrast of First Inaugural Addresses Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama, born one hundred fifty two years apart, are two of the most significant individuals of their time. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky. His father, Tom, worked as a carpenter while his mother, Nancy, stayed home with Abraham and their two other children, Sarah and Thomas. The family later moved to Indiana where the land was fertile and there were people who encouraged the

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    Peace is defined as the cessation of war or violence. During important historical times, Franklin D. Roosevelt shares his “Four Freedoms” speech and John F. Kennedy shares his “Inaugural Address”, one was during the Great Depression, millions of Americans were affected by it. The other speech was during the Cold War, which had influenced the entire world. They are both considered effective political speeches of all time and are particularly remarkable on our American ethnic antiquity. These speeches

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    John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural address Analyzing one of the greatest Inaugural speeches Taking the oath of office on the 20th of January 1961, John F. Kennedy Gave one of the most influential and impactful inaugural speeches of all time. Opening by a addressing an end and a new beginning, a renewal, as well as a change, Kennedy gave the american people optimism and the hope they need to pull through the times of the cold war. He addressed the nations who wished to befriend and the nations who sought

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    Part I: Reasoning in the Inaugural Address General and Specific Purposes of the Speeches In the general purposes of the three inaugural addresses of FDR, JFK and Barack Obama, they were focused on appreciating the constitutional process which involves the inauguration of the U.S president. For example, recently, President Obama stated in his speech that people gathers each year to observe the enduring strength of the U.S and the act of democracy. FDR also appreciated the need for the inauguration

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