| Author |
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 |
| Title |
John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address" by John F. Kennedy is a historical speech that was delivered during the early 1960s, a significant time during the Cold War. This address marks the transition of power within the U.S. government and encapsulates themes of freedom, responsibility, and unity in the face of global challenges. The likely topic of the book revolves around the ideals of democracy and international cooperation, as well as a call to action for both citizens and nations. In this powerful address, Kennedy emphasizes the importance of freedom, urging citizens to recognize their role in fostering and protecting liberty. He speaks to the challenges faced by humanity—tyranny, poverty, disease, and war—and calls for a collaborative effort among nations towards a better future. He offers a solemn pledge of support to allies and a commitment to assist oppressed peoples, emphasizing that true progress can be achieved through mutual cooperation and sacrifice. The address culminates in the famous call to action, asking individuals not what their country can do for them, but what they can do for their country, creating a shared sense of purpose among all citizens of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E838: History: America: Later twentieth century (1961-)
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| Subject |
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1961-1963
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| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Inaugural addresses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1973 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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