John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech as the 35th president of USA was given on 20th January 1961. In his speech, his primary goal was very evident as he attempted to unify the human race and make the world a better place to live in. Kennedy called on the Americans citizens to be different, take a stand to do what is morally right and uphold the basic human rights. He additionally stated that his era marked the beginning of a change to human life. His main theme was survival and success of liberty; his government would do whatever it took to guarantee to two. His speech was aimed at inspiring and motivating people to make changes and embrace peace while strongly opposing destruction and chaos. Kennedy stated that threats by overseas countries
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His speech appealed to ethics, logic arguments and powerful emotions to convince the world to stand up for the good they believed in and make a difference. He appealed to the morals and ethics of humans as one population to promote togetherness. Logical and structural arguments with emotions and imagery throughout the speech created a better picture of the unitedness he was appealing for. A good example is when he called for rectification of pressing human’s issues such as lack of civility and peace, the existence of misery and poverty and threats to liberty and freedom. He said that his inauguration should be used as a beginning of change and renewal that will connect all citizens of USA. A shared background of a disciplined and proud generation he stressed will lead to the realization of patriotic loyalty. These were the main …show more content…
He instilled the aspect of responsible citizenship aimed towards developing a country. This he additionally called for a combined effort to make the world a better place for everyone. A nation characterized by a united people he adds is stronger than that with a divided people. Kennedy inaugural speech further made use of ethical appeals to add to his credibility as the 35th president. By swearing to the same oath set as those of the country’s forebears he created a sense of commitment to the implementation of basic human rights which showed his government’s commitment to promoting a shared set of ethics in its operations. Despite all these claims of oneness and a common goal, His government never fully implemented them. People were still self-centred and divided. The commitment to implementing common goal was failed to be fully implemented at the grass levels reducing his inaugural claims and appeals to words that were never fully
His speech appealed to ethics, logic arguments and powerful emotions to convince the world to stand up for the good they believed in and make a difference. He appealed to the morals and ethics of humans as one population to promote togetherness. Logical and structural arguments with emotions and imagery throughout the speech created a better picture of the unitedness he was appealing for. A good example is when he called for rectification of pressing human’s issues such as lack of civility and peace, the existence of misery and poverty and threats to liberty and freedom. He said that his inauguration should be used as a beginning of change and renewal that will connect all citizens of USA. A shared background of a disciplined and proud generation he stressed will lead to the realization of patriotic loyalty. These were the main …show more content…
He instilled the aspect of responsible citizenship aimed towards developing a country. This he additionally called for a combined effort to make the world a better place for everyone. A nation characterized by a united people he adds is stronger than that with a divided people. Kennedy inaugural speech further made use of ethical appeals to add to his credibility as the 35th president. By swearing to the same oath set as those of the country’s forebears he created a sense of commitment to the implementation of basic human rights which showed his government’s commitment to promoting a shared set of ethics in its operations. Despite all these claims of oneness and a common goal, His government never fully implemented them. People were still self-centred and divided. The commitment to implementing common goal was failed to be fully implemented at the grass levels reducing his inaugural claims and appeals to words that were never fully