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Analysis Of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

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President John F. Kennedy was a man who expressed his feelings and concerns regarding America’s foes in his first inaugural address. President Kennedy shared his patriotism with the citizens of the United States, his love of freedom and peace upon all people, with an emphasis on equality for everyone, he expected people to do their part in defending these principles. President Kennedy’s life experiences exemplified his strength of character, his patriotism ran deep, and he was the defender of freedom and peace. John F. Kennedy served his country in many ways; he joined the military from 1941-1945 during World War II, and was a combat officer in the United States Navy, fighting in the South Pacific after Japan had just bombed Pearl Harbor. …show more content…

"John F. Kennedy: World War II Naval Hero to President (U.S. National Park Service)." National Parks Service. Accessed February 10, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/articles/kennedyww2.htm.

2. CBS. "President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address." YouTube. January 16, 2011. Accessed February 07, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E&feature=youtu.be.

3. Ibid., CBS.

4. "The Bay of Pigs." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 12, 2018. https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/The-Bay-of-Pigs.aspx.

5. "Cuban Missile Crisis." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 10, 2018. https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/Cuban-Missile-Crisis.aspx.

6. "Life of John F. Kennedy." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 12, 2018. …show more content…

"President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address." YouTube. January 16, 2011. Accessed February 07, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E&feature=youtu.be.

"Cuban Missile Crisis." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 10, 2018. https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/Cuban-Missile-Crisis.aspx.

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"Life of John F. Kennedy." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 12, 2018. https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/Life-of-John-F-Kennedy.aspx.

"The Bay of Pigs." John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Accessed February 12, 2018.

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