inaugral address Flashcards
According to Kennedy, inauguration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party. Of what is it a celebration?
In President’s Kennedy’s speech, the day celebrates freedom that signals renewal as well as change.
How far does Kenedy say the United States is willing to go to assure liberty for all nations?
President Kennedy states that the US will go as far as necessary to ensure liberty for all nations.
Kennedy signals out one group of countries that the US will defend against any attacker. What countries are they?
President Kennedy will defend all countries in the Americas.
At the end of the speech, what does Kennedy urge his Americans to do?
Kennedy urges his Americans to ask how might they be able to help the nation rather than solely focusing on what the nation can do for them.
What similarities and differences does Kennedy see between the world now and the world as it was during the American revolution? How does he think these similarities and differences affect the American commitment to human rights?
Kennedy compares the world during the American Revolution with the world as it is now, noting that although today we have the power to destroy the world, we still hold common beliefs about the nature of human rights. Kennedy believes that despite the differences in our histories, we share the commitment to preserving basic human rights around the globe.
Why does Kennedy repeatedly refer to “both sides” in the middle of the speech? What effect might this repetition have on listeners, including those from the other “side”?
Kennedy repeats his reference to “both sides” in order to illustrate that the US and the Soviet Union share common concerns and purposes. The repetition of these words may have the effect of encouraging a cooperative effort to achieving a peaceful solution.
